School Bus Driver Trainee

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school bus driver trainee (behind-the-wheel training)

bakersfield city school district is currently accepting applications for school bus driver trainee sponsorship*. To become sponsored for behind the wheel training an online application must be submitted along with all the documents listed under the minimum application requirements below. 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.

district context and commitment

located in the heart of kern county, the bakersfield city school district ("bcsd") is committed to providing safe, welcoming, and inclusive learning environments across the entire organization. We serve a diverse community of students and families and are guided by a deep commitment to equity, access, and excellence in education.

bcsd values and respects every member of its community. We are dedicated to upholding the law, honoring the dignity of all individuals, and fostering a culture where students, families, and staff feel safe, supported, and heard.

we seek employees who demonstrate a strong commitment to ethical decision-making, professionalism, and accountability, and who consistently act with integrity in service of our students and community. Employees in bcsd are expected to model high standards of conduct, ensure compliance with all legal requirements, and contribute to a culture of trust, respect, and continuous improvement.

qualifications:

• ability to learn mechanical operation of bus
• ability to learn traffic and school bus regulations
• possession of type i school bus driver's license (district may provide appropriate training for license)
• physical condition and emotional stability to drive bus with 50-90 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 (to-1) 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 driver's 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 district's "improvement of professional services" handbook, board policies and procedures and consistent with collective bargaining agreements when applicable

minimum application requirements:

• current to-1 card (passage of classroom training)
• original dmv driver record printout (dated within 30 days - driver record online not acceptable, but you can use the copy from the dmv kiosk) - this must be brought to human resources
• medical examination report form
  -form mcsa-5875
• medical examiner's certificate
  -form mcsa-5876
• 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 the dmv 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 call  for more information

it is the applicant's 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:

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