Bus Driver/Bus Driver Cadet, Transportation… at Monterey… · Salinas

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Manager of Transportation, the Bus Driver Cadet participates in a training program to qualify for a School Bus Driver’s Certificate; learn to operate a school bus or other passenger vehicle over designated routes within an established time schedule; perform daily and weekly inspections of bus or other transportation equipment; perform simple vehicle maintenance as required. A probationary period not to exceed 130 workdays is allowed to complete the program and obtain a School Bus Driver’s Certificate.

Requirements / Qualifications

Bus Driver Requirements: Education and Experience:

• Any combination of education equivalent to a high school diploma
• Any combination of training and experience which has provided the applicant with the required knowledge and abilities to successfully perform job duties

Licenses and Certifications:

• A valid Class B-PS (Passenger School Bus) California Operator’s License
• California Special Driver’s certificate issued every five (5) years by the California Highway Patrol
• A valid Medical Certificate
• Maintain valid First Aid and CPR Certificate

Bus Driver Cadet Requirements: Education and Experience:

• Any combination of education equivalent to a high school diploma
• Any combination of education and training equal to three (3) year’s which has provided the applicant with the required knowledge and abilities to successfully perform job duties.

Licenses and Certifications:

• A valid California Class C Driver’s License and
• DMV driving record with no more than 3 points

The following must be obtained during the probationary period:

• A valid Class B-PS (Passenger School Bus) California Operator’s License

• California Special Driver’s School Bus certificate issued by the California Highway Patrol

• A valid Medical Certificate

• Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate

• Letter of Introduction

• Proof of HS Graduation

• Resume

Comments and Other Information

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience working with Special Education students

Other Requirements:

• Must pass a pre-employment physical
• Must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test
• Random and periodic drug and alcohol testing is required

Available Pay Stipends: $150 per month incentive for the skills of reading, writing, and speaking Spanish, as certified by MCOE

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the interview or testing process must notify Human Resources three business days prior to an interview or testing date. Accommodations will be provided in accordance with ADA requirements.

All foreign transcripts must be evaluated by a CTC-approved agency to determine the equivalent U.S. degree and major, and the Foreign Transcript Evaluation must be attached to your application before your application will be considered.