Bus Driver- New!

International School of Zug and Luzern; Los Alamitos (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life insurance

Sick time & vacations

Job summary

Los Alamitos Unified School District is seeking a Bus Driver to transport pupils in accordance with district schedules and traffic laws. The role includes routine vehicle maintenance duties and work under the Transportation Supervisor.

Applicants must have a high school diploma, a valid CA School Bus certificate (DL-45), a Class A/B license with passenger endorsement, a medical card (DL-51), and current K-4/T01/T02 documentation; first aid certification may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and a safe driving record.
• Valid California School Bus certificate (DL-45).
• Valid CA Class A or B license with passenger endorsement.
• Valid medical card (DL-51).
• Red Cross First Aid Card if required.
• K-4 printout current within 30 days.
• Copy of T01 and T02 training documents.

Responsibilities

• Drive conventional, transit-type, or district vehicles to transport pupils in accordance with schedules and traffic laws.
• Perform routine utility and maintenance duties as needed.

Skills

Safe driving record

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

CA School Bus Certificate DL-45

CA Class A/B license with passenger endorsement

Medical card DL-51

Red Cross First Aid Card

K-4 printout

T01/T02 training documents

Job description

PERSONNEL COMMISSIONPhone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

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CLASSIFIED EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

BUS DRIVER

POSITION DETAILS SALARY ISSUE DATE: 09/10/2026 40 hours per week $27.79 - $33.77 per hour APPLICATION DEADLINE: 9/23/2026 10 months per year TENTATIVE WRITTEN EXAM: 9/30/2026

POSITION BENEFITS

• Pay increases: The first pay increase for regular employees occurs after 6 months if the employee passes the probationary period. Pay increases occur annually thereafter, until top step is reached.
• Benefits: Fringe benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, sick time, vacation time, and paid holidays.

BASIC FUNCTION

Under the direction of a Transportation Supervisor, to drive any conventional, transit-type, smaller school bus, or any district vehicle to transport pupils in accordance with the requirements of school transportation schedules and traffic laws; and to perform a variety of other duties as assigned. This job classification includes routine utility and maintenance duties. Complete Job Description available at www.losal.org under Job Opportunities/Classified Job Descriptions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education & Experience Graduation from high school and a safe driving record.
• Valid California Special Driver Certificate for School Bus (DL-45)
• Valid California Class A or B driver license with passenger endorsement
• Valid medical card (DL-51)
• Valid Red Cross First Aid Card - only required if there is a restriction #6 on the Special Driver Certificate
• K-4 printout (current - within 30 days)
• Copy of T01 and T02 (Training Documents)

APPLICATION & EXAMINATION PROCESS

Examination:Applications may be screened to select the most qualified candidates. The examination will consist of:

• A - Written job knowledge test (30% of Total Score)
• B - Structured oral interview (70% of Total Score)
• C - Practical Bus Inspection and Bus Operation (Pass/Fail)

Some classifications require you to pass a physical examination and/or a practical examination. This examination is at the district's expense and the appointment is not assured until you have passed this examination. Applicants must attain a passing score of 70% on each part of the examination in order to be placed on the eligibility list. Should a large number of candidates pass the written exam, a higher passing score than 70% may be required to progress. Application & Examination details along with information about the merit system are available on the Los Alamitos USD Personnel Commission website at www.losal.org under Human Resources/Personnel Commission.

Candidates who pass the written and panel interview will be placed on an eligibility list valid for six (6) months.

The Los Alamitos Unified School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, ethnic group identification, marital/parental status, physical/mental disability, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender/gender identity or expression or genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person/group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

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