Bus Driver/Maintenance

Standard School District; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Standard School District is seeking a Bus Driver / Maintenance for the Maintenance Operations and Transportation department. The role drives a school bus on designated routes, ensures student safety, submits daily reports, and handles basic bus maintenance tasks.

The position requires a valid California DMV operator's license, CHP School Bus Driver Certificate, and First Aid/CPR certification. Duties include bus cleaning, fluids monitoring, and occasional minor repairs, with 8-hour shifts.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and write at a level sufficient for job performance.
• First aid and CPR certification required; may be obtained within six months of hire.
• Possession of the California Motor Vehicle Operator's license.
• Possession of a School Bus Driver Certificate issued by California Highway Patrol, including passing a first aid examination.

Responsibilities

• Drive a school bus on designated routes to transport students to and from school and related activities.
• Maintain student discipline on the bus.
• Submit daily reports as required.
• Clean and wash buses.
• Monitor fluids and lubricants on buses; perform minor repairs.
• Perform district maintenance and operation duties as designated by supervisor.

Skills

Reading & Writing

Discipline

Education

Reading and writing ability

Tools

California DMV license

School Bus Driver Certificate (CHP)

First aid certification

CPR certification

Job description

Posting Date: November 4, 2026

JOB OPPORTUNITY

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.

Education

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, $23.54- $29.40 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.