Bus Operator - Transportation Department******Hiring Incentive*******

Modesto City Schools; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring incentive: $4,000

Job summary

Modesto City Schools is seeking a School Bus Operator to transport students in the district. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, a valid California CDL-B with Air Brake, and a School Bus Driver's Certificate.

A valid medical examiner's certificate is required, plus a Red Cross First Aid certificate or CHP First Aid exam. Applicants must provide a DMV printout within 5 work days of offer and be insurable at standard premiums with the district’s insurer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED/CHSPE required.
• Valid California CDL - Class B with Air Brake certificate.
• Valid medical examiner's certificate per DMV regulations.
• School Bus Driver's Certificate issued by the DMV.
• Standard Red Cross First Aid certificate or CHP First Aid exam.
• DMV printout must be provided within 5 work days of offer.
• Be insurable at regular premium rates with the District's insurer.
• Attach a copy of the School Bus Certification and driver's license when applying.

Skills

First Aid

DMV printout

Be insurable

Education

High school diploma or GED or CHSPE

Tools

CDL Class B w/ Air Brake

School Bus Driver's Certificate

Medical examiner's certificate

Job description

Completed Basic Bus Driver Education Course (20 classroom hours) recommended by the State Department of Education; Successful completion of the twenty (20) hour behind-the-wheel Basic Bus Driver Education Course recommended by the State Department of Education; Graduation from high school or General Education Development (GED) Certificate or California High School Proficiency Examination (CHSPE) Certificate; Valid California Commercial Driver's License - Class B w/ Air Brake Certificate; Valid medical examiner's certificate issued in accordance with the motor carrier safety regulations of the DMV; School Bus Driver's Certificate issued by the DMV; Standard Red Cross First Aid Certificate or pass a First Aid exam administered by the CHP; Must provide a DMV printout within (5) work days of offer of employment; Be insurable and maintain insurability at regular and normal premium rates with the District's insurance carrier.

• Certification (Attach a copy of the School Bus Certificate)
• Driver's License Copy (Attach a copy of the driver's license.)
• Hiring Incentive** Any out of district new hire who agrees to stay for a minimum of one (1) year will be paid a $4,000 hiring incentive in the following manner: a. $2,000 to be paid within 45 days after the first day of paid contracted service. b. $1,000 to be paid within 45 days after the successful completion of the employee's probationary period (i.e., 6-months or 130 days as stated in the Collective Bargaining Agreement). c. $1,000 to be paid within 45 days after the successful completion of one year of paid contracted service. **Hiring Incentive via MCS training program, passes all CHP School Bus Driver testing, and is hired as a School Bus Operator **

All applicants must meet the minimum qualifications (i.e., experience, education, etc.) as listed on the job description in order to be considered for an interview. All applicants must apply online through Edjoin.

Modesto City Schools shall not unlawfully discriminate against or tolerate the harassment of employees or job applicants on the basis of their sex, race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age over 40, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, Vietnam era veteran status, or actual or perceived sexual orientation. Questions regarding the District’s non-discrimination policy can be directed to Associate Superintendent, Human Resources, 426 Locust Street, Modesto, CA 95351 or by phone at [phone].