School Bus Driver Trainee
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Job Location:
Los Angeles, CA - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 24 - 29
Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
ASSIGNMENT
- POSITION:The purpose of the recruitment is to attract applicants for the Districts School Bus Driver training program. This training program opportunity is being offered from 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM. This opportunity is unpaid however successful candidates who complete this program will have the credentials required to apply for a position as a School Bus Driver with Rowland Unified School District. The program is free of charge and a candidate will only have to pay for the fees associated with obtaining the licenses. The approximate out of pocket cost for the trainee is $299.00 (i.e. DMV CHP DOT Medical Dept. of Justice Fees).
**NOTE: By applying for this opening you are applying to take part in the Bus Driver Training program which MAY ultimately lead to employment as a substitute or permanent bus driver.
FILING PERIOD:
Applications for this position will be accepted online only Friday January 9 2026 to Tuesday February 3 2026 at 4:30 pm.*APPLICANTS WILL BE SENT NOTIFICATIONS BY E-MAIL ONLY*
SUMMARY OF DUTIESUnder immediate supervision of the Bus Driver Instructor receives instruction to acquire the necessary skills needed to operate a school bus over designated routes within established time schedules; to transport students to and from school and on special event trips; to perform daily inspections of a school bus or other transportation vehicle; and to prepare reports concerning repair needs.DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICSThe class of School Bus Driver Trainee is distinguished from the class of School Bus Driver in that the latter is a fully-qualified school bus driver with the license and certifications required by the State of California whereas the former is still receiving training and currently in the process of becoming a fully-qualified school bus driver. EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION: Graduation from high school or equivalency is desirable.
EXPERIENCE: No experience required.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATE/LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:Possession of a valid California Driver License is required.Applicants must provide the District with a copy of the following at the time of application:
- Valid CA Driver License
- Current DMV Official Driver Record(Obtainable at the DMV online dated within the last 30 days)
You may upload your documents to your application or email them to . If you have any questions call . Applications without supporting documents will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified.All school bus driver trainee positions are designated as safety-sensitive in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations Title 49 (Public Law 102-143) and require pre-employment drug testing as well as a continued drug-free lifestyle for continued employment.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Employees in this training program will be in a training environment both inside and outside in varying temperatures in contact with fuel and exhaust fumes dust odors moving vehicles and in direct contact with District personnel.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Employees in the classification sit for extended periods of time push pull climb stairs stoop/bend use fingers repetitively twist or apply pressure with wrists or hands repetitively use both hands and/or legs simultaneously speak clearly hear normal voice conversation have depth perception have color vision and/or the ability to distinguish shades see small details and for long distances operate mobile motorized equipment and drive a vehicle.EXAMINATION
TRAINING INFORMATION:
In person at Rowland Instructional Center located at 1006 South Otterbein Avenue Rowland Heights CA 91748. Training is tentatively scheduled to begin Friday February 6 2026. Behind-The-Wheel Training: Tentatively scheduled to begin Tuesday March 24 2026The training course will prepare you to take the DMV test for a Commercial Learners Permit (CLP). You are required to attend a minimum of 20 hours of classroom training obtain First Aid Certification (not included in the 20 hours) and pass a final exam. Rowland USD will provide all materials and cover the cost of training for those selected for the program. You are responsible for attendingALLclasses. After completion of the classroom course trainees will be selected for behind-the-wheel training upon successfully completing the CHP knowledge exam.
Behind-The-Wheel Training:
Possession of a valid Class B California Commercial Learners Permit with Passenger School Busand Air Brakes Endorsements by the California Department of Motor Vehicles is required prior to the start of the behind-the-wheel portion or the training program.After passing the DMV/CHP test and completing a medical examination fingerprinting and drug testing candidates will be selected to participate in the behind-the-wheel training portion. Behind-the-wheel training is a minimum of 20 hours of one-on-one training time with your instructor. Your training schedule will be dependent on the schedule of your instructor but effort will be made to reasonably accommodate your schedule as much as possible. After your behind-the-wheel training you will be taken by your instructor to the CHP to take the performance exam.Note: All Bus Driver Trainees are responsible for covering the cost of obtaining their CA Commercial DriverLicense and CA Special Driver Certificate (approximately $299 in total) from the DMV/CHP at the appropriate time in the training schedule.SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
A SCHOOL BUS DRIVER MUST:
- Have a genuine care and concern for children
- Be a positive role model
- Be a defensive driver and always put safety first
- Be able to remain calm under pressure and respond properly in an emergency
- Have an understanding of the role of a school bus driver in relation to the entire educational system
- Have a good driving record
- Stay drug free at all times and alcohol free on the job.
RATE OF PAY AFTER COMPLETION OF PROGRAM:If you are selected for hire a substitute School Bus Driver is paid at a rate of $24.04 per hour on an on-call as-needed basis.Substitute School Bus Drivers will also be able to test for permanent School Bus Driver positions as they become available. Permanent School Bus Driver positions are paid at a rate of $24.04 - $29.31 per hour receive health and welfare benefits and are guaranteed a minimum of six(6) hours of work per day.
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Load & Unload
- School Bus Driving
- Employee Evaluation
- Communication skills
- Interviewing
- Paratransit
- Van Driver
- Bus Driving
- Commercial Driving
- Driving
- Human Resources
- Motor Coach Experience
