Substitute Class B Driver

Taft College; Taft (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Taft College is seeking a temporary Class B Driver Pool member to transport staff and students as needed. The role requires a valid Class B license with passenger endorsement, current medical certification, and an insurable driving record to meet district standards.

The position is classified as a temporary, on-call role with varying hours, including evenings and weekends. Compensation is hourly, with eligibility for benefits per district policy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Valid Class B license with passenger endorsement and current medical certification are required.
• Must have an insurable driving record and meet DMV/insurance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Transport staff and students as assigned.
• Observe all DMV and district rules while operating district vehicles.
• Collaborate effectively with campus staff and students.

Skills

Class B license with passenger end.

Driving record inspection

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Welcome to Taft College! We are pleased you have chosen Taft College as an institution to pursue your career goals.

Taft College prides itself as a small, comprehensive institution with a wide range of educational programs and support services to students. We offer approximately 50 degrees and 50 certificates in transfer education and career-technical education programs. Our enrollment of nearly 12,000 students at our campus in Taft, through our partnership with Westec in Shafter, CA, and through our Distance Learning Program, have access to innovative, caring faculty members and the support programs needed to promote student success.

Taft College is ready to help you achieve your career goals and realize your dreams! We are committed to your success and welcome you to Taft College.

Class B Driver Pool - Temporary Position

PRIORiTY APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 2, 2026. Position will remain open until filled.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are typical of those performed by employees in the classification, however, employees may perform other related duties not listed and not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each employee.

• Transport staff and students as assigned.
• Observes all rules and regulations as required by the Department of Motor Vehicles, and West Kern Community College District, when operating District vehicles.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively with all campus groups including staff and students.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Possess a valid Class B license with passenger endorsement, current medical certification with no restrictions, acceptable driving record that meets the District’s standards and verified through a current Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) and evidence of appropriate automobile insurance based on DMV regulations. Employees must be insurable by the District’s insurance carrier while employed in this classification. Demonstrate the sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

COMPENSATION

Classified Salary Schedule Range 10 ~ $22.01-$26.92 per hour .

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Moderate to heavy physical effort which may include frequent sitting, standing, walking and occasional climbing or stooping; periodic lifting or moving of moderate to heavy parcels, machines, or student and/or wheelchair equipment up to 50 pounds. Indoor/outdoor work environment; some exposure to hazardous chemicals, equipment and materials.

Reasonable accommodations will be made for candidates and employees with physical disabilities.

HOURS AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

This position is on an as-needed basis which may include evenings, weekends, holidays and may require overnight stays.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment with Taft College is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre-employment requirements. Candidates with foreign degrees must provide official certification of equivalency to U.S. degrees by a recognized U.S. credential evaluation service. Offers of employment are contingent upon Board of Trustees approval. All new employees are required to submit official transcripts, proof of freedom from tuberculosis, and proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Employees must sign an Oath of Office and submit fingerprints for CA Department of Justice clearance. Taft College reserves the right to modify or rescind this job announcement at any time.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The West Kern Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and will implement a comprehensive program to put those principles into practice. It is the District’s policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunities and are not subjected to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or because he/she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The District will strive to achieve a workforce that is welcoming to men, women, persons with disabilities, and individuals from all ethnic and other groups to ensure the District provides an inclusive educational and employment environment. Such an environment fosters cooperation, acceptance, democracy, and free expression of ideas.