School Bus Driver - Transportation (2026/2027 School Year)

Tahoe Truckee Unified School District; Truckee (CA); On-site; USD 40,735 - 47,678; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Retirement

Paid Holidays

Sick Leave

Job summary

Tahoe Truckee Unified School District is seeking a School Bus Driver to transport students over scheduled routes, including excursions, often in hazardous winter conditions. Responsibilities include ensuring vehicle safety and student well-being. The position offers a starting salary of $29.57 - $34.61 per hour, plus a $3,000 sign-on bonus, paid incrementally. Required qualifications include proof of high school graduation, CPR/First Aid certification, and a clean DMV record. The role is 11 months annually, offering various employee benefits including health coverage and paid holidays.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Submit up to 3 Letters of Recommendation; at least one letter is required.
• Resume required upon job offer.

Responsibilities

• Transport students over designated mountain routes.
• Ensure the vehicle is in safe operating condition.
• Ensure the safety of students during transport.

Education

High School Graduation

Proof of College Degree

Tools

First Aid/CPR Certificate

DMV Printout

Fingerprint Clearance

TB Screening Result

Job description

Link to Job Description

Starting Salary $29.57 - $34.61 Per Hour plus $3,000 Sign on Bonus

Bonus will be paid in $500 increments every 6 months until you reach the $3,000 amount.

Job Summary

The job of School Bus Driver is done for the purpose/s of transporting students over designated scheduled mountain routes and/or to/from special excursions, sometimes in hazardous winter weather conditions in highly congested tourist areas; ensuring vehicle operation is in a safe operating condition; and ensuring safety of general and/or special education students during transport, loading and unloading from buses.

Application Deadline

6/30/2027

Requirements / Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old
• Letter(s) of Recommendation – Submit up to 3 (One Letter required)
• Proof of HS Graduation (Or proof of college degree)
• Resume Required Upon Job Offer
• First Aid/CPR Certificate
• DMV Printout
• Fingerprint Clearance
• TB Screening Result

Length of Work Year

2026-2027 School Year

Position:

11 Month Position

Employee Benefits:

Health Benefits - Retirement - Paid Holidays - Sick Leave

Comments and Other Information

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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If you feel that you are a victim of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and/or bullying, please contact:

Personnel/Human Resources

Michael Shepherd

Executive Director of Human Resources

11603 Donner Pass Road

Truckee, CA 96161

Phone: [phone]

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