Bus Driver Trainee Program

About the Employer

Coachella Valley Unified School District covers more than 1,200 square miles of mostly rural desert terrain, serving the communities of Coachella, Thermal, Mecca, Oasis, Indio, and the Salton Sea. The district currently operates fifteen elementary schools, three middle schools, three comprehensive high schools, one continuation high school, and one adult school. Coachella Valley Unified School District has a growing reputation for innovative programs and outstanding staff. Coachella Valley Unified School District has a large Latino and English Learner population that has made tremendous improvements in student achievement in the past few years. We are proud of the accomplishments of our students, teachers, staff, parents and the community that has made that achievement possible. Our district faces some very tough challenges in educating the children of the Coachella Valley. We remain convinced that we can and will continue to improve our educational outcomes so that more of our students go on to college and become respected and respectful members of our diverse global society. Education is the ticket to the future and we are working diligently to make sure that we provide students with opportunities to excel and to prosper.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Must pass background check
• Must have good driving record
• Must be at least 21 years of age to apply
• Class B commercial learner permit will need to be obtained (Obtained at DMV) to complete behind the wheel training
• Medical certificate will need to be completed to complete behind the wheel training
• All candidates offered a position will need to submit the following documents prior to hire:
  • TB clearance (dated within 6 months)
  • Fingerprint Clearance
  • Pass District Test
  • DMV Printout (Within the last 6 months)
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two (2) Letters dated within the last 12 months signed)
  • Proof of HS Graduation (Proof of HS Graduation or Equivalent if Available (not required))
  • Resume
• BLANK/INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

Program Details

• It is understood that the duration of this Trainee position will be the mandatory forty (40) hours required by law. However, at the discretion of the Director of Transportation that duration may be lengthened on the ability of the trainee to qualify for and obtain the appropriate license(s).
• The pay for this position is 19/A on the Classified Salary Schedule, except for bargaining unit members receiving this training who remain at their regular rate of pay.
• The hours/days of assigned training shall be scheduled by the Director of Transportation or in the Director's absence, a management designee.
• The hire date to the classification of Bus Driver, for purposes of determining bus driver seniority, shall be the first day of licensed, paid service as a CVUSD bargaining unit Bus Driver. Trainee hours do not count toward bus driver seniority.
• It is understood that the district may solicit applicants for a Trainee position and pay them the appropriate salary as listed above without their being any available permanent position. Said Trainee may be used as a substitute bus driver and shall be afforded preferential hiring over outside candidates for any vacant bargaining unit Bus Driver positions when such vacancies exist.
• In the event a licensed bargaining unit member serves out of class as a Bus Driver, the unit member shall receive out of class pay as a Driver.

Pay & Schedule

• Salary: Single Rate $17.90 Per Hour (Classified Salary Schedule Step 19A)
• Length of Work Year: 40-60 hours total (3.5 hours per day)
• Employment Type: Part Time

Application Deadline: Continuous
Date Posted: 8/6/2026
Contact: Diana Aguilar, 7608481083
This is a continuous recruitment and will remain open until filled. We reserve the right to close this posting at any time without prior notice.