School Bus Driver Classroom Training

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Interested in becoming a school bus driver?

If you have no experience with School Bus Driving or need to make up training hours, this is the FIRST STEP in the process.

A completed application and a DMV Record printout (K4) are required to apply.

Please review the classroom training schedule and application dates below to apply.

Applications will be reviewed and processed after the closing dateand candidates will be notified at least one (1) week before the class starts.

Please review the Class B handbook from the DMV to prepare for the next steps:

SCHOOL BUS DRIVER

CLASSROOM TRAINING

2026
-2027 CLASS SCHEDULE

7:30 a.m.

- 4:30 p.m. each day

Oct 19 - Oct 23, 2026

Accepting applications September 10 - September 23

January 25 - January 29, 2027

Accepting applications December 17 - December 30

April 5 - April 9, 2027

Accepting applications February 25 - March 10

July 12 - July 16, 2027

Accepting applications June 03 - June 16

CLASS SIZE LIMITED

Submit an online application with a recent DMV Record printout (Dated within 30 days)

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

For more information you may call:

8:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m.

NEW PROBATIONARY EMPLOYEES AND PERMANENT EMPLOYEES WHO BECOME PROBATIONARY UPON RECLASSIFICATION:

A new employee, or a permanent employee who is changed to a new classification, shall serve a probationary period, which shall not exceed six (6) monthsof duty time exclusive of leaves of absence or other absences. During this probationary period the employee must meet the required standards of performance to be recommended for permanent status in the classification. A probationary classified service employee may be terminated from the probationary classification at any time without cause, without right of appeal or hearing before the Board of Education.

Pursuant to Education Code section 45113, a permanent employee who accepts a promotion and fails to complete the probationary period for that promotional position, shall be employed in the classification from which he or she was promoted.

MINIMUM APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

A complete online application and any documents listed below must be submitted:
September 30, 2026 at 8:00 pm

• Current RecordDMV printout (Dated within 30 days)

Copies of required certificates, transcripts or diplomas may be submitted with application. District may require that originals be presented for verification prior to employment. Please check with Human Resources regarding acceptable documents. For positions requiring college course work official transcripts will be required upon employment.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Some positions may require proof of privately owned automobile insurance and the possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle operator's 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 Final date to receive applicationss 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.

AB2534 and SB848

Effective January 1, 2025, Assembly Bill (AB2534) and January 1, 2026, Senate Bill (SB848),

mandates all certificated and classified applicants provide a complete and accurate list of every school district, county office of education, charter school, and/or state special school (Local Educational Agencies (LEA)) where the applicant has…