School Bus Driver Trainee

West County Transportation Agency; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,200; Full time

Job summary

West County Transportation Agency is accepting applications for training to become a school bus driver. The classroom portion lasts twelve days, and behind-the-wheel training begins after the Class B permit is obtained.

WCTA will pay for the pre-employment physical, drug screening, fingerprinting, DMV testing fees, and CHP testing fees. After successful background checks and DOT clearance, drivers report daily for assignments.

Job description

We are accepting applications from persons interested in training to become a school bus driver. The classroom portion of training is twelve (12) days. The behind‑the‑wheel training begins after the classroom training is completed and the Class B permit is obtained. WCTA will pay for the necessary pre‑employment physical examination, mandatory pre‑employment drug screening, fingerprinting, DMV testing fees, and CHP testing fees.

• After completion of all necessary background checks, drug testing, DOT physical, and classroom time, School Bus Driver Trainees will be required to report daily for assignments.
• Once the Class B permit is obtained, School Bus Driver Trainees will begin the behind‑the‑wheel portion of training, at which time a minimum of twenty (20) hours of behind‑the‑wheel training must be completed.
• As a new driver trainee, you are guaranteed a minimum of five (5) hours per day.
• Extra work can be assigned to School Bus Driver Trainees by driving Class C Van Routes or as a Transportation Aide if needed.
• The position will have a probationary period of 130 days.