Substitute School Bus Driver

Mt. Diablo Unified School District; Concord (CA); On-site; USD 3,769,113; Part time

Job summary

A local educational organization is seeking a Substitute School Bus Driver in Concord, California. This role involves transporting children safely, maintaining order, and managing records. Candidates must possess a valid California driver's license and have knowledge of motor vehicle regulations. The position offers a starting salary of $27.36 per hour with opportunities for guaranteed hours and benefits as they transition into regular routes. Interested applicants should contact the Transportation Department for more information.

Qualifications

• Must maintain order under difficult circumstances.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to keep records and maintain good public relations.

Responsibilities

• Operate a school vehicle to transport children to and from school.
• Maintain order and enforce rules while transporting students.
• Conduct routine safety checks on the bus and maintain records of trips.

Skills

Knowledge of motor vehicle regulations

Safe driving practices

Establishing effective working relationships

Education

Possession of a valid California driver’s license

Possession of a valid California Class B driver’s license

Class A Bus Driver’s Certificate

Job description

Substitute School Bus Driver

Job Details

Job ID: 4939876

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Sep 29, 2025 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

If you are a CalPERS retiree applying for a substitute position, please contact the Human Resources department for guidance regarding employment limitations. Recent changes to the regulations affecting classified CalPERS retirees require that retirees work only in assignments permitted under current CalPERS requirements.

The opportunity to be trained as a School Bus Driver.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Knowledge of: Motor vehicle regulations and safe driving practices.
• Ability to:
  • Maintain order under difficult circumstances
  • Understand and follow verbal and written instructions
  • Maintain good public relations
  • Keep records
• Licenses:
  • Possession of a valid California driver’s license
• Training: The State of California requires twenty hours of classroom and behind-the-wheel training for school bus drivers. Your training hours will be approximately 6 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. with a thirty-minute lunch break. Training hours may vary. Upon completion of training, the candidate will take written and performance tests with the Highway Patrol. Upon certification, the candidate will be placed in the classification of School Bus Driver as follows: 1. Substitute pool - $22.32/hour 2. Substitutes then move to Extra Board Drivers as positions are available. You are then guaranteed a minimum of 20 hours a week with benefits. 3. As positions vacate, Extra Board Drivers move into regular routes which ensures a minimum of 25 hours a week with benefits.

Selection Procedure

1. Candidate’s application package, which must include:
   • Supplemental Questionnaire
   • 10-year DMV printout (H-6)
   • 10 Year Work History
   • K-4 DMV Record
2. Qualified applicants will be invited to an orientation. Applicants who attend the orientation will have an opportunity to sign up for an interview.
3. Prior to the interview time, each applicant will take a written test (similar to a DMV Class C test), sit behind the wheel of the bus, and evacuate through the rear emergency exit. Candidates successful in the above areas will proceed to the interview portion of the examination.

Class Title

SUBSTITUTE SCHOOL BUS DRIVER

Definition

Under general supervision, operates a school vehicle in transporting children to and from school and on special trips; and performs related work as required.

Example of Duties

• Develops the most efficient route for transportation of assigned students
• Drives bus along route, stops and designated points to pick up or discharge students
• Maintains order and enforces rules
• Reports incidents and cities for disciplinary action in cases of extreme or repeated unruliness
• Reports incidents
• Files accident reports when necessary
• Makes routine safety checks on vehicle
• Reports problems or equipment malfunctioning
• Maintains records of all trips
• Keeps bus clean

Desirable Qualifications

• Training and Experience: None
• Knowledge of:
  • Motor vehicle regulations and special codes and regulations related to school buses
  • Safe driving practices
• Skills in:
  • Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others
• Ability to:
  • Maintain order under difficult circumstances
  • Understand and follow verbal and written instructions
  • Keep records
  • Maintain good public relations
• Licenses and Certificates:
  • Possession of a valid California Class B driver’s license
  • Class A Bus Driver’s Certificate issued by the California Highway

Position Type & Salary

Position Type: Substitute

Salary: $27.36 Per Hour

Contact Information

• Cris Lepe , Director of Transportation
• Transportation Department
• Email: [e-mail]