Van Driver - Transportation Department

ReNEW Schools; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

San José Unified School District is seeking a Van Driver to safely transport students, staff, and materials between schools and district facilities, upholding schedules and safety.

The role requires a valid California Class B license, medical certificate, First Aid, DMV record, and completion of the district van driving training; bilingual Spanish preferred.

Qualifications

• Completion of 10th grade or equivalent.
• Valid California Class B License or Permit.
• Valid Commercial Medical Certificate.
• Valid First Aid certification (Red Cross, EMSA or CHP).
• Certified DMV Record completed within last 30 days.
• Successful completion of San José Unified van driving training program.
• FMCSA Clearinghouse Registration.
• Spanish bilingual is preferred.
• Note: Special Driving Certificate to drive a Type 1 school bus within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate district vans to transport students, staff, mail, and materials between sites.
• Perform pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections, reporting safety concerns immediately.
• Adhere to traffic laws, district policies, and safety regulations at all times.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and readiness, including fueling and minor upkeep.
• Communicate with dispatch and staff for timely and accurate deliveries or transport.
• Support district events and operations, such as inter-site deliveries and field trips.
• Demonstrate professionalism and reliability when interacting with students, families, and staff.

Skills

Safe driving

Punctuality

Communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

10th grade completion

High school equivalency

Tools

California Class B License

Commercial Medical Certificate

First Aid Certification

DMV Record Check

FMCSA Clearinghouse

Job description

The impact you will have: As a Van Driver, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safe and reliable transportation of students, staff, and materials across the district. You will operate district vehicles in a professional and courteous manner while maintaining schedules, adhering to traffic and safety regulations, and supporting the smooth operation of school and department activities. Our Van Drivers demonstrate a commitment to safety, service, and teamwork—helping students and staff arrive safely, on time, and ready to learn. A more detailed job description is available at: https://sjusd.box.com/v/VanDriver.

Who you are: You are a dependable, safety-minded professional who takes pride in providing excellent transportation service. You bring strong driving skills, sound judgment, and a calm, courteous demeanor under all conditions. You value punctuality, communication, and teamwork, and you take initiative to ensure vehicles are well-maintained and routes are completed efficiently. You understand that every trip contributes to the success and safety of our students, staff, and community.

As a Van Driver, you will be responsible for (but not limited to):

• Safely operating district vans and vehicles to transport students, staff, mail, and materials between school sites and district facilities.
• Conducting pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections, reporting any maintenance or safety concerns immediately.
• Adhering to all traffic laws, district policies, and safety regulations at all times.
• Maintaining vehicle cleanliness and readiness, including fueling, minor upkeep, and organizing cargo.
• Communicating effectively with dispatch, administrators, and staff to ensure timely and accurate deliveries or transport.
• Supporting district events and operations, such as inter-site deliveries, field trips, and emergency transportation needs.
• Demonstrating professionalism, courtesy, and reliability in all interactions with students, families, and staff.

What you need for this position:

• Completion of 10th grade or equivalent
• Valid California ClassBLicense or Permit
• Valid Commercial Medical Certificate
• Valid First Aid certification (Red Cross, EMSA or CHP)
• Certified DMV Record completed within last 30 days. To obtain this submit Request for Own Driver License/Identification Card or Vehicle/Vessel Registration Record to DMV and be sure to check the box at the top to "Certify the record as a true copy of record". Click this link to obtain the form: https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/detail/forms/inf/inf1125
• Successful completion of San José Unified van driving training program (you may be invited to participate after submitting your application)
• FMCSA Clearinghouse Registration at https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/
• Spanish bilingual is preferred
• Note: Special Driving Certificate to drive a Type 1 school bus with an automatic transmission must be obtained within six (6) months of hire

FMCSA Clearinghouse Registration Notice to Applicants:This position is considered a safety sensitive position by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).Effective January 6, 2020, any applicant who wishes to be considered for this position must be registered with the FMCSA Clearinghouse.Regulations require San José Unified School District to perform a full query of any individual prior to that person being hired into a safety sensitive position.Regulations also require applicants to provide consent for the full query.Consent for the full query can only be provided via the online Clearinghouse by individuals registered with the Clearinghouse.

For more information on the Clearinghouse or to register, please visit: https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/.Applicants may also come into the Transportation office for assistance in registering.

Location:

• Transportation Department
• 2 positions
• 0.75 FTE - 6hrs./day - 30 hrs./week
• 10-Month Position

SB 848 Child Safety & Employment Disclosure Requirement

Effective January 1, 2026, in accordance with California Senate Bill 848 (School Employee Misconduct/Child Abuse Prevention Act), applicants for employment with San José Unified are subject to enhanced child safety, training, and employment disclosure requirements.

Under SB 848, schools are required to strengthen background vetting procedures and obtain employment history information related to allegations of egregious misconduct involving students. Former employers may be contacted to release records regarding substantiated findings of misconduct as permitted by law. Failure to provide complete and accurate information regarding prior educational employment or relevant misconduct findings may result in disqualification from the hiring process or withdrawal of an offer of employment.

SB 848 also expands mandated reporter requirements and requires annual child abuse prevention training for employees and certain volunteers by July 1, 2026. All employees must comply with district-adopted child safety policies, including procedures for supervising and protecting students.

San José Unified is committed to maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment for all students and will review all disclosures and employment records in accordance with state law.

When will you hear back from us: Within seven days of applying, we will inform you if you will be moving forward in our hiring process and share next steps. If there is a delayed response, feel free to reach out to us at [e-mail].