Bus Driver Trainee Program

Contact: Diana Aguilar, 760‑848‑1083.

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. The district has a large Latino and English Learner population that has made tremendous improvements in student achievement in the past few years. The district is proud of the accomplishments of its students, teachers, staff, parents and the community that has made that achievement possible. The district faces tough challenges in educating the children of the Coachella Valley and remains convinced that it can and will continue to improve educational outcomes so that more students go on to college and become respected and respectful members of our diverse global society. Education is the ticket to the future and the district is working diligently to provide students with opportunities to excel and prosper.

Requirements / Qualifications

• 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 the duration may be lengthened based on the trainee's ability 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.
• The district may solicit applicants for a Trainee position and pay them the appropriate salary as listed above without there 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.
• 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: