Sponsored School Bus Driver Trainee – On-the-Job Training

Bakersfield City School District; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Bakersfield City School District is seeking a School Bus Driver Trainee to support behind-the-wheel training under sponsorship. The program provides classroom and on-road preparation to qualify for a bus driver's license.

Applicants must meet minimum requirements, including TO-1 certification, DMV documentation, a Class B permit, medical exam, and a clean driving record. Training is hourly and scheduled by the Transportation Department.

Qualifications

• Must learn mechanical operation of a school bus.
• Must learn traffic and school bus regulations.
• Possess Type I school bus driver's license (district may train).
• Be physically fit and emotionally stable to drive 50–90 students.
• Able to follow oral and written directions.
• Able to establish effective relationships with staff, students, and parents.
• Complete 20 hours classroom training (TO-1) and pass initial exam.
• Must pass required tests.

Responsibilities

• Learn to transport students to and from school and on extracurricular activities.
• Comply with California state and CHP regulations during training.

Skills

Bus operation

Traffic regulations

Type I license

Physical/mental fitness

Follow directions

Interpersonal relations

TO-1 training

Pass tests

Job description

Bakersfield City School District is seeking a School Bus Driver Trainee to support behind-the-wheel training under sponsorship. The program provides classroom and on-road preparation to qualify for a bus driver's license.

Applicants must meet minimum requirements, including TO-1 certification, DMV documentation, a Class B permit, medical exam, and a clean driving record. Training is hourly and scheduled by the Transportation Department.