School Bus Driver

Madera County Office of Education; Madera (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated School Bus Driver to ensure the safe transportation of students with disabilities. This role requires a valid California Class B commercial driver's license and a commitment to following safety protocols. Candidates will enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for growth, as they play a crucial role in the educational journey of students. If you have a passion for driving and a desire to make a difference in the community, this position offers a fulfilling career path with competitive compensation based on experience.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school and experience to drive a school bus.
• Valid California Class B commercial driver's license with endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Drive a school bus over designated routes to transport students safely.
• Perform routine servicing and cleaning of buses.

Skills

Bus Driving Experience

Safety Procedures

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

California Class B Commercial Driver's License

DMV School Bus Driver's Certificate

First Aid Certification

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SUMMARY

Under general supervision, to drive a school bus over designated routes to safely transport students with disabilities to and from school, field trips, and/or other activities and to clean and perform routine servicing of buses. Employees in this classification receive general supervision from an assigned administrator and work on a regular basis within a well-defined framework of policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and experience sufficient to drive a school bus and follow a prescribed route. Valid California Class B commercial driver's license with passenger endorsement and a school bus endorsement; valid DMV School Bus Driver's Certificate; California Special Driver's Certificate, valid for driving school buses; current DMV approved Medical Certificate; and a current DOE approved First Aid card if applicable (i.e., Restriction 6 on Special Driver's Certificate). The successful candidate must be cleared by the Department of Justice prior to employment as required by law.

Refer to the job posting for a list of required skills or if you have any questions or need further clarification, please contact the email address listed in the posting.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Certificate Copy (Medical Examiners Certificate DL51A)
• Certification (CA Special Driver's Certificate)
• DMV Printout
• Driver's License Copy (Commercial Driver's license)
• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (two letters required)
• Resume

COMMENTS AND OTHER INFORMATION

Candidates with no bus driving experience will be placed at Step A - $3,137.40 per month. Candidates with 1-3 years of bus driving experience will be placed at Step B - $3,288.67 per month. Candidates with 4 or more years of bus driving experience will be placed at Step C - $3,453.56 per month.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Submit the following items to: Lisa Tatro, Human Resources, Madera County Superintendent of Schools, 1105 S. Madera Avenue, Madera, CA 93637.

1. Letter of Intent (Reason for seeking position)
2. Resume
3. Signed Letters of Reference (minimum 2)
4. H6 DMV Printout
5. Valid CA Commercial Driver's License
6. Medical Examiners Certificate DL51A
7. California Special Driver's Certificate

SELECTION PROCEDURE

Applications will be reviewed by a screening committee. Interview dates will be scheduled for selected applicants.

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