Bus Driver Trainee

Position

Bus Driver Trainee

Transportation

• Graduation from high school or its equivalent.
• Knowledge of operation of vehicles associated with a Basic Class C license;
  California Vehicle Code; regulations and laws pertaining to pupil transportation in California; first aid practices.
• See job description for full details.

191 days (Student days only) - 191 Day Work Year Calendar.
Monday - Friday only, 5 hours/day, 6:00 a.m.

- 8:30 a.m. / 2:00 p.m.

- 4:30 p.m.

Range:
Salary placement at $18.58 hourly.
Classified Salary Schedule.
Classified Health Plans & Rates.

• All interested current employees may apply as an internal applicant.
• All interested outside applicants may apply as an external applicant.

Applications must be submitted on or before Friday, January 30, 2026 at 4:30 P.M.

• Attends and completes school bus driver training program.
• Drives district vehicle safely in accordance with time schedules; transports students to and from schools and related trips.
• Operates a two‑way radio and oversees loading/unloading of students at bus stops.
• Operates special ramp and handles wheelchairs safely, ensuring seatbelts are fastened.
• Performs daily pre‑trip inspection and reports maintenance needs.
• Supports daily bus maintenance (sweeping, washing windows).
• Monitors students with special health problems and administers first aid as needed.
• Maintains records: daily check‑out report, mileage, routing, maintenance, and time schedules.
• Attends meetings, trainings, and complies with all traffic laws and safety regulations.
• Assists with other routes and in‑service duties as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Stand, sit, walk, stoop, twist, bend, reach, push, pull, lift up to 25 lbs (occasionally up to 40 lbs).
• Stand and move throughout school grounds as needed.
• Concentrate on a single task up to 3 hours; meet deadlines; adapt to technology.
• Interact daily with staff and maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Maintain privacy of confidential information.

The Lucia Mar Unified School District prohibits unlawful discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sex‑based harassment) or bullying based on a person’s actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, or lactation, including related medical conditions and recovery; parental, family, or marital status; reproductive health decision making; physical or mental disability;

medical condition; sex; sex stereotypes; sex characteristics; sexual orientation; gender; gender identity; gender expression; veteran or military status; or genetic information; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator:
Jennifer Handy, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources at 602 Orchard Street, Arroyo Grande, California, 93420. Phone: 805‑474‑3000 ext. 1190 Email: jennifer.handy.

This position is designated as a Mandated Reporter. The position shall report in accordance with California state regulations who observe, have actual knowledge, or reasonably suspect child or elder/dependent abuse or neglect to appropriate agencies.

All materials archived for this position are the property of the Lucia Mar Unified School District and may be reviewed by the District but cannot be returned to the applicant.