Bus Driver/Maintenance

Standard School District; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Standard School District in Bakersfield, CA, seeks a dedicated Bus Driver / Maintenance to operate school buses on designated routes and perform routine maintenance tasks. You will transport students to and from school and activities, and maintain student discipline on the bus while following district procedures.

Regular 8-hour days with opportunities to perform maintenance tasks under supervision; required qualifications include a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's license, CHP School

Qualifications

• Must read and write at a level sufficient for job performance.
• First aid and CPR certification required; may be obtained within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Drives a school bus over designated routes to transport students to and from school and related activities and maintains student discipline on the bus.
• Submits daily reports as required and assists with bus maintenance tasks including cleaning and minor repairs as directed.

Job description

Posting Date: August 13, 2026

JOB TITLE

Bus Driver / Maintenance

SITE AND LOCATION OF POSITION

Maintenance Operations and Transportation

TERM AND HOURS OF POSITION

8 hours per day

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Under the direction of the facilities and transportation director, and in association with the lead bus driver, drives a school bus over designated routes for the purpose of transporting students to and from school and/or school related activities; maintains student discipline on the bus; submits daily reports as required; cleans and washes buses; monitors fluids and lubricants on buses; and makes minor repairs. Performs district maintenance and operation duties as designated by supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.
• First aid and CPR certification required; may be obtained within six months of hire.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENT

• Possession of the required California Motor Vehicle Operator's license.
• Possession of a School Bus Driver's Certificate issued by California Highway Patrol, including passing a first aid examination.

SALARY

Range 20, $23.31- $29.11 per hour based on 10 steps.

SCREENING PROCEDURES

Review of applications and personal interviews.

FILING DEADLINE

Open until filled.

OTHER COMMENTS

The following documents must be attached to the application: Bus driver's certificate and DMV H-6 driving record report. Applicant selected will be required to successfully complete a pre-placement medical assessment, TB clearance, and fingerprint clearance before being hired as a probationary employee.