Van Driver - Transportation Department

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:

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.

• 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.

• 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. 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:
• Successful completion of San José Unified van driving training program (you may be invited to participate after submitting your application)
• FMCSA Clearinghouse Registration at /
• 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

This position is considered a safety sensitive position by the Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). 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  Applicants may also come into the Transportation office for assistance in registering.

• Transportation Department

• Even though we may have some information on file for you, we encourage you to submit a letter of introduction highlighting your qualifications and interest in this role, as well as any other information you would like to share. Where applicable, please also note which available location you are applying to.
• To be eligible to interview, you will need to be in permanent status and have passed probation.

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 transportation.