School Bus Driver Trainee (2025-2026 School Year)

Bakersfield City School District

Posted on : 17-05-2025

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Bakersfield, CA - USA

Monthly Salary

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Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Posted on : 17-05-2025

Job Description

Position Type:
Transportation/Bus Driver

Date Posted:
5/13/2025

Location:
Education Center

Date Available:
08/07/2025

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

School Bus Driver Trainee (BEHINDTHEWHEEL TRAINING)
Candidate Information
Bakersfield City School District
(School Year)

Bakersfield City School Districtis currentlyaccepting applications for School Bus Driver Trainee sponsorship*. To become sponsored for behind the wheel training an online application must be submitted along withall the documents listed under the Minimum Application Requirementsbelow.

If you have not completed the Classroom Training please look for the School Bus Driver Classroom Training posting. Please note the Classroom Training posting is only available to apply to when there is an upcoming training.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to learn mechanical operation of bus
Ability to learn traffic and school bus regulations
Possession of Type I school bus drivers license (district may provide appropriate training for license)
Physical condition and emotional stability to drive bus with 5090 children in appropriate manner
Ability to follow oral and written directions
Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with staff students and parents
Completion of 20 hours classroom training (TO1) and passage of initial qualifying state examination
Must pass required tests

REPORTS TO:Administrator as assigned

JOB GOAL:To learn to transport students to and from school and on extracurricular activities in safe and efficient manner

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: APPLICANTS CHOSEN WILL BE TRAINED AND ASSISTED IN OBTAINING OR UPGRADING SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS LICENSE IF THEY CAN QUALIFY TO MEET CALIFORNIA STATE AND CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL REGULATIONS; hourly employment; training schedules to be established by Transportation Department

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the Districts Improvement of Professional Services handbook Board Policies and Procedures and consistent with collective bargaining agreements when applicable

MINIMUM APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Current TO1 Card (passage of Classroom Training)
Original DMV Driver Record Printout (Dated within 30 days driver record online notacceptable but you can use the copy from the DMV kiosk) This must be brought to Human Resources
Class B permit
Medical Examination Report Form Form MCSA5875
Medical Examiners Certificate Form MCSA5876
Resume (10 year work history)

(To be considered applicants must have a satisfactory driving record or history)

You may bring copies of your documents (except theDMV Driver Record Printout which original must be submitted) to Human Resources to be attached to your application.

This sponsorship in no way constitutes an assurance that the applicant will be hired as an employee of the District upon completion of the training requirements.
* Sponsorship requires School Bus Driver Applicant/Trainee Instriction fee agreement

If you have any additional questions please callfor more information

It is the applicants responsibility to meet all application requirements and supply copies of all required documents. A separate set of paperwork is required for each application submitted. All application materials submitted become the property of Bakersfield City School District.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Some positions may require proof of privately owned automobile insurance and the possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle operators license. Fingerprint clearance by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice is a condition of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met. Must present verification of completion of Child Abuse Mandated Reporter training or obtain verification within six (6) weeks of hire and annually thereafter as required by the California Child Abuse Neglect Reporting Act.

The Bakersfield City School District wishes to thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Positions may be re advertised or application deadlines extended at the discretion of the District. Unless otherwise notified by the District applications received in response to this bulletin will be considered for available District positions in this classification during the current school year. Those meeting minimum qualifications including passage of required tests will remain active during this time. Applicants will not be individually notified of their application status.

Any candidates contacting directly or indirectly any member of the Board of Education and/or administration with the intention of influencing their or another candidates selection to any administrative position shall be disqualified without recourse.

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied and any of the provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.

NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY

The Bakersfield City School District (BCSD) is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education and in employment. BCSD prohibits discrimination harassment intimidation and bullying in any employment practice education program or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age ethnicity or race which is inclusive of traits historically associated with race including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids locks and twists color ancestry nationality national origin immigration status ethnic group identifications religion pregnancy marital status parental status physical disability mental disability sex (including sexual harassment) sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression medical information genetic information homelessness foster status military veteran status political affiliation or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws consistent with Education Code 200 220 and 234.1 Penal Code 422.55 Government Code 11135 Section 504 and Title IX. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. If you believe you or your student have been subjected to discrimination harassment intimidation or bullying you should contact your school site principal and/or the Districts Chief Equity Compliance Officer Section 504 Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator Erin Johnston by phone at (661)by email at or in person at 1300 Baker Street Bakersfield CA 93305. Copies of BCSDs Uniform Complaint policy Sexual Harassment policy and Nondiscrimination policies are available upon request.

Required Experience:

Intern

Employment Type

Trainee

Company Industry

Department / Functional Area

Transportation

Key Skills

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