Substitute School Bus Driver – Safe Student Transport

Newport Mesa Unified School District; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Newport-Mesa Unified School District seeks substitute bus drivers to transport students on designated routes. Positions are temporary/as-needed, with varying days and hours, typically working split shifts Monday–Friday, and requiring availability from early morning to early evening.

Under the Director of Transportation, drivers operate and maintain buses, conduct safety checks, and complete related records and reports. Qualified applicants hold appropriate California licenses and certifications.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Six months of experience as a school bus driver preferred.
• Valid Class A or B California DMV license with passenger transportation endorsement, S, and air brake endorsement.
• Current DMV printout (less than 30 days old) submitted with the application.
• California Special Driver Certificate valid for school buses.
• Current CHP-approved First Aid Certificate (if required by Special Driver Certificate).
• Current DL-51 Medical Card.
• Must be insurable by the District's liability insurance carrier.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain school buses to transport students safely and efficiently to assigned locations.
• Perform regular safety inspections of buses.
• Prepare records and reports related to assigned activities.

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Newport-Mesa Unified School District seeks substitute bus drivers to transport students on designated routes. Positions are temporary/as-needed, with varying days and hours, typically working split shifts Monday–Friday, and requiring availability from early morning to early evening.

Under the Director of Transportation, drivers operate and maintain buses, conduct safety checks, and complete related records and reports. Qualified applicants hold appropriate California licenses and certifications.