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School Bus Driver 5.5 hrsday, 5 dayswk, 181 daysyr Paid Training Available 12,000 Incentive Program!


Job Location:

Eureka, CA - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 23 - 36
Posted: 7 October 2026 (3 days ago)
Application Deadline: 4 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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About the Employer

Welcome to Eureka City Schools: A Place to Learn Lead and GrowThank you for your interest in becoming part of Eureka City Schools (ECS) a district where every learner every day is engaged empowered and are at an exciting crossroads moving boldly toward a future where competency-based education replaces one-size-fits-all learning. Here progress is measured by mastery and meaningful growth not seat time. Were building environments where every learner and staff alike can flourish with personalized support innovation and We Are: Our Mission and Core ValuesAt ECS we are driven by a shared mission:Every Learner Every Day: Engaged Empowered and work is grounded in the following core values:Accountability We act with integrity and follow through on our We listen with compassion and foster We prioritize open respectful and honest We seek creative solutions to improve learning and We approach challenges with grit and a growth Principles for LearningWe believe that:Learning is learner-centered and fosters growth students learn best when they feel safe and means access to all learners deserve support tailored to their comes through effort not drives engagement learning should be joyful authentic and connected to commitment doesnt stop with students. We extend these beliefs to every employee creating a workplace where innovation development and excellence are supported every step of the and Inclusion at the CoreEureka City Schools is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that a diverse staff helps all learners thrive. Discrimination in any form based on race religion ethnicity gender age disability or any protected category is not tolerated. Our policies are guided by Title IX Section 504 and other civil rights protections.

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Job Summary

Do you have the DRIVE to help children Eureka City Schools in beautiful Humboldt County California has openings for School Bus Drivers (with paid training if needed) and a $12000 Incentive Program. If you love kids are a hard worker have a great attitude have a good driving record and have had no drug or alcohol offenses in the past 5 years contact Tiffany at 707.441.2504 to see if you might be a good fit. Do you already have all the qualifications necessary to be a School Bus Driver Then just complete and submit an application! There are 5 positions between 5.25 hrs/day and 5.5 hrs/day 181 days/yr with the possibility of clustering the position with another part-time position at Eureka City Schools if interested in working more hours. Please click on the job description for more information. Start Date: ASAP Salary placements are usually made at the beginning of the salary range for candidates that are not currently employed by Eureka City Schools.

Requirements / Qualifications

Will train the right applicant!Trainee Incentive:Trainees will be paid minimum wage for the hours spent in Classroom and Behind-the-Wheel Training. Current ECS Employees will be paid their currently hourly pay rate. The payout will not occur until the Trainee passes both the Classroom and Behind-the-Wheel CHP-required tests. Classroom Training: Approximately 25 hours. Behind-the-Wheel (BTW) Training: Approximately 30 hoursThe Director will have the discretion of determining trainees and employees continuing progress and have discretion to terminate the training if the Director believes candidates are not making acceptable progress or will not successfully complete the entire program. Employment: Trainees who successfully complete the required trainings and pass the required testing will be offered either a regular or substitute School Bus Driver position. Substitute School Bus Drivers will be paid at Step 1 of the hourly School Bus Driver wage for all hours worked. New Regular School Bus Drivers will be offered a $12000 Incentive Program structured and paid out in the following manner:-Completion of Year 1 $1500-Completion of Year 2 $2500-Completion of Year 3 $3500-Completion of Year 4 $4500Additional Hourly Wage for School Bus Drivers: -School Bus Drivers who work additional hours at lower-wage jobs in the District will be paid their regular bus driver hourly wage for all hours worked at lower waged jobs. -The additional hourly wage would be applicable only during the regular school year and would not apply to summer work. -In order to qualify for the additional hourly wage employees must be employed as bus drivers for a minimum of 5 hrs/day. -Drivers will only be paid for actual hours worked.

PLEASE NOTE: EUREKA CITY SCHOOLS COMPLIES WITH FHWA (Federal Highway Administration) RULES AND REGULATIONS CONCERNING DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING. MUST POSSESS VALID A OR B COMMERCIAL DRIVERS LICENSE WITH PASSENGER AND SCHOOL BUS ENDORSEMENT. MUST POSSESS A VALID SCHOOL BUS CERTIFICATE MEDICAL CERTIFICATE AND MUST PASS A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG School Diploma or equivalentValid California Drivers License DOJ/FBI Fingerprint Clearance (upon offer of the job)Please see the job description for a complete list of requirements.

Requirements / Qualifications

Will train the right applicant!Trainee Incentive:Trainees will be paid minimum wage for the hours spent in Classroom and Behind-the-Wheel Training. Current ECS Employees will be paid their currently hourly pay rate. The payout will not occur until the Trainee passes both the Classroom and Behind-the-Wheel CHP-required tests. Classroom Training: Approximately 25 hours. Behind-the-Wheel (BTW) Training: Approximately 30 hoursThe Director will have the discretion of determining trainees and employees continuing progress and have discretion to terminate the training if the Director believes candidates are not making acceptable progress or will not successfully complete the entire program. Employment: Trainees who successfully complete the required trainings and pass the required testing will be offered either a regular or substitute School Bus Driver position. Substitute School Bus Drivers will be paid at Step 1 of the hourly School Bus Driver wage for all hours worked. New Regular School Bus Drivers will be offered a $12000 Incentive Program structured and paid out in the following manner:-Completion of Year 1 $1500-Completion of Year 2 $2500-Completion of Year 3 $3500-Completion of Year 4 $4500Additional Hourly Wage for School Bus Drivers: -School Bus Drivers who work additional hours at lower-wage jobs in the District will be paid their regular bus driver hourly wage for all hours worked at lower waged jobs. -The additional hourly wage would be applicable only during the regular school year and would not apply to summer work. -In order to qualify for the additional hourly wage employees must be employed as bus drivers for a minimum of 5 hrs/day. -Drivers will only be paid for actual hours worked.

PLEASE NOTE: EUREKA CITY SCHOOLS COMPLIES WITH FHWA (Federal Highway Administration) RULES AND REGULATIONS CONCERNING DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING. MUST POSSESS VALID A OR B COMMERCIAL DRIVERS LICENSE WITH PASSENGER AND SCHOOL BUS ENDORSEMENT. MUST POSSESS A VALID SCHOOL BUS CERTIFICATE MEDICAL CERTIFICATE AND MUST PASS A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG School Diploma or equivalentValid California Drivers License DOJ/FBI Fingerprint Clearance (upon offer of the job)Please see the job description for a complete list of requirements.

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APPLICATION :All applicants must submit a completed Eureka City Schools Classified application form either via this edjoin website or a Classified application can be found at . If you do not complete the edjoin application and use the application from the Eureka City Schools website please submit it via email to Please submit your application through the edjoin system whenever review of applications: 10/20/25. This position will remain open until an adequate pool of applicants is received or the posting is closed. As an Equal Opportunity Employer and in order to serve our community at the highest level of quality we welcome all applicants of our richly diverse community and state. It is the policy of Eureka City Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin ancestry handicap medical condition or other protected disability marital status sex age or any other unlawful basis in its education programs activities or in its employment practices. It is the policy of the District to follow the requirements of Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the California Fair Employment and Housing Act and all other applicable laws and regulations.
Comments and Other Information

APPLICATION :All applicants must submit a completed Eureka City Schools Classified application form either via this edjoin website or a Classified application can be found at . If you do not complete the edjoin application and use the application from the Eureka City Schools website please submit it via email to Please submit your application through the edjoin system whenever review of applications: 10/20/25. This position will remain open until an adequate pool of applicants is received or the posting is closed. As an Equal Opportunity Employer and in order to serve our community at the highest level of quality we welcome all applicants of our richly diverse community and state. It is the policy of Eureka City Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin ancestry handicap medical condition or other protected disability marital status sex age or any other unlawful basis in its education programs activities or in its employment practices. It is the policy of the District to follow the requirements of Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the California Fair Employment and Housing Act and all other applicable laws and regulations.

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Welcome to Eureka City Schools: A Place to Learn, Lead, and Grow Thank you for your interest in becoming part of Eureka City Schools (ECS), a district where every learner, every day is engaged, empowered, and future-ready. We are at an exciting crossroads, moving boldly toward a f ... View more

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