Bus Driver

Simi Valley Unified School District; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Simi Valley Unified School District as a Bus Driver, where you'll be responsible for transporting students safely. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma, valid California driver licenses, and relevant certifications. A training program is available for applicants lacking certification, enhancing skills and fostering readiness for hire.

Qualifications

• Valid California Class B Commercial Driver's License with 'P' Passenger Endorsement.
• Valid medical examination card.
• Valid California Special Driver Certificate with 'S' School Bus Endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Establish eligibility list for regular and substitute Bus Driver positions.
• Participate in training program for those lacking qualifications.
• Conduct structured interview examination for selection process.

Skills

Driving experience

First Aid and CPR certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Join to apply for the Bus Driver role at Simi Valley Unified School District.

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Bus driver or truck driving experience desired.

Licenses and Certificates: Requires a valid California Class B Commercial Driver's License with "P" Passenger Endorsement; valid medical examination card; valid California Special Driver Certificate with "S" School Bus Endorsement; and valid First Aid and CPR certifications (or qualification by California Highway Patrol examination).

Refer to the job posting for a list of required skills or if you have any questions or need further clarification, please contact the email address listed in the posting.

Comments and Other Information:

Purpose: To establish an eligibility list to fill regular positions (6 hours/day, split-shift, Monday-Friday), 10 months per year (school year), and substitute positions. The established eligibility list will remain in effect for six months.

Application Deadline: Completed applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. a week prior to the structured interview. Late applications and/or certificates will not be accepted.

Note: SVUSD Student Safety and Transit offers a School Bus Driver Certificate Training Program for interested applicants without the required qualifications. The program includes a minimum of twenty hours in class and twenty hours behind the wheel. Upon successful completion, you will move forward in the Bus Driver examination process and, if placed on the eligibility list, be eligible for hire.

Testing Information: The selection process consists of a Structured Interview Examination (weight 100%). Qualified applicants will be notified of the interview date, tentatively scheduled for a later date. If you pass the interview, you will be notified of your rank on the eligibility list. Top 3 ranks may be invited for a final interview with the hiring manager.