BUS DRIVER

Requirements / Qualifications

There are two full-time, school year, permanent positions in the Transportation Department. The eligibility list established from this recruitment will also be used to fill future vacancies and Substitute/Temporary positions for up to six months.

This is a fully benefited position.

The Position: Under general supervision, safely operate a school bus over designated routes in transporting school children; perform general unskilled maintenance work on buses; and perform related work as required.

Required Qualifications: Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school and sufficient training and experience. One year of experience in the operation of a bus is preferred. Must have an appropriate California operator's license issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles, a valid California Class A or B license with passenger endorsement/air brakes, a valid First Aid Certificate which complies with VC 12522(c) if First Aid test is waived at CHP, a valid DL-51 Medical Card, able to qualify for and maintain insurability by the District liability insurance carrier standards, be in compliance with Federal law regarding drug-free status, a valid California School Bus Certificate-zero restrictions preferred: Applicants may be considered for hire without a Transit Type I school bus certificate with automatic transmission and air brakes under the condition that they must be upgraded to a zero restriction certificate (manual transmission modulated air system) within one year of hire date.

Selection Procedure: The selection process will consist of a written exam and a qualifications appraisal interview (each weighted 50%).

• Certificate Copy (School Bus Driver)
• DMV Printout (No older than 30 days)
• Driver's License Copy
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three, no older than a year, signed and dated)
• Proof of HS Graduation
• Resume

Comments and Other Information

The required documents must be submitted with application: A resume, proof of completion of high school or a G.E.D., three letters of recommendation, no older than a year, signed and dated, (current, permanent, district employees do not have to submit letters of recommendation), a copy of a valid Driver’s License, DMV print-out of applicant’s driving record, no older than 30 days, and a copy of applicant’s school bus driver’s certificate. APPLICATIONS AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED ON EDJOIN.ORG.