Launch Your Career: Paid School Bus Driver Trainee

Newport Mesa Unified School District; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport-Mesa Unified School District invites applicants to join the School Bus Driver Trainee Program. Trainees complete at least 80 hours of training over 4 to 6 weeks, in classroom and behind‑the‑wheel settings, learning to operate a school bus on assigned routes within established time schedules.

Successful completion opens opportunities as a Substitute Bus Driver within the district. Requires a high school diploma, a valid California driver license with required endorsements, and a DMV

Qualifications

• Graduation from High School.
• Possession of a valid California Driver's License with appropriate endorsements (Class A/B/C).
• Ability to pass required physical examinations.
• Knowledge of safe driving practices and California Motor Vehicle Code provisions.

Responsibilities

• Drive a school bus with supervision.
• Assist in loading and unloading students safely.
• Perform pre-trip inspections and routine maintenance reporting.

Skills

Safe driving practices

Cooperative working relationships

Ability to pass physical examinations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Newport-Mesa Unified School District invites applicants to join the School Bus Driver Trainee Program. Trainees complete at least 80 hours of training over 4 to 6 weeks, in classroom and behind‑the‑wheel settings, learning to operate a school bus on assigned routes within established time schedules.

Successful completion opens opportunities as a Substitute Bus Driver within the district. Requires a high school diploma, a valid California driver license with required endorsements, and a DMV