School Bus Driver

open recruitment

open to the general public and district employees

eligibility lists will be good for six (6) months

january 29, 2026 to february 5, 2026 by 5:00 p.m. Applications can only be completed and will only be accepted during this time frame. We are only accepting online applications for this recruitment.

all new hires will be placed at the starting salary step of this classification ($4,580). Employees are eligible for a step increase on their anniversary date each year, up to the maximum step 5 of this salary range ($5,581).
the salary listed is the prorated monthly salary to reflect a 35‑hour work week.

this position is open to district employees and the general public. Regular positions work seven (7) hours per day during school session. Under general supervision, operates school buses on regularly scheduled passenger routes transporting students and school groups to and from schools, events, and on special field trips, in accordance with requirements of school transportation schedules and traffic laws, and performs a variety of other related duties as assigned.

• drives a school bus over any designated route according to established time schedules.
• picks up and discharges students at designated stops, communicating with teachers and parents, as appropriate.
• performs appropriate child check safety procedures.
• assists students with disabilities to board or leave the bus.
• transports students on special educational trips and to athletic events.
• supervises the conduct of students while on a school bus or on a school campus.
• administers first aid as appropriate.
• cleans, services, and performs daily safety checks on assigned vehicle.
• checks vehicles for proper maintenance and safety.
• keeps trip records and makes simple reports.
• performs overtime driving duties as assigned.
• picks up and delivers vehicles and materials as assigned.

• performs simple clerical and inventory duties as assigned.
• performs a variety of non‑bus driving duties as assigned.

one year of experience equivalent to full‑time work in the operation of a motor vehicle. Some experience working with school‑aged children is desirable. Part‑time work experience will be considered and adjusted appropriately. Any other combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered.

• safe bus driving practices.
• provisions of the california motor vehicle code, california code of regulations, and the california education code applicable to the operation of vehicles in the transportation of school children.
• first aid practices.
• child check safety procedures.

• drive a school bus safely and efficiently.
• supervise the conduct of students.
• follow oral and written instructions.
• learn and carry out prescribed safety checks.
• keep simple records.
• work cooperatively with students, parents, school officials, other employees, and law enforcement personnel.

must possess and maintain a valid class a or class b california driver license with a passenger endorsement and remain insurable at the standard insurance market rate.

candidates must submit a recent (within the last 30 days) original dmv driving record (k4, dmv print out) by the oral rating exam.

must possess and maintain a valid school bus driver certificate issued by the california highway patrol. Must possess and maintain a valid first aid and cpr certificate or pass the california highway patrol first aid exam.

applications must be completed on our website sd.us. Please note that the district office will not be giving out or accepting hard copy applications for those recruitments that are online only. Please read each posting carefully or call our office if you have any questions. All applications should be received by the personnel commission office by 5:00 p.m. On the last day to file.

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