Bus Driver

Only online applications and required certifications will be accepted:

This is a Promotional/Open recruitment to establish an eligibility list, fill vacancies, and hire substitutes. Substitutes work on an as‑needed basis to fill in for absent employees. The eligibility list will be used to fill permanent vacancies which may occur during the life of the eligibility list. In a promotional and open recruitment, the promotional list shall take precedence. When the promotional list contains fewer than three eligible and willing employees, certification of additional ranks shall then be made from the list.

Positions in this classification are part‑time (30 hours per week), 11 months/184 workdays per year.

The recruitment process will consist of an oral technical interview, which is tentatively scheduled during the weeks of November 10, 2025 – December 5, 2025. Qualified applicants will be notified by email.

The Downey Unified School District does not engage in any employment practice that discriminates against an employee or applicant for employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability (mental or physical), sex, gender (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information (including family and medical history), marital status, political affiliation, military and veteran status, or retaliation;

or on any other basis as protected by state, federal or local law, ordinance or regulation, in its educational program(s) or employment. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment which is unrelated to the ability to engage in activities involved in the position(s) or program for which application has been made. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, Downey Unified School District will provide you with one upon notice.

• Under the direction of the Transportation Services Supervisor, operate a school bus or van to transport students safely and efficiently to an assigned location using a designated route. E
• Drive a school bus or van along a designated route, picking up and discharging students in accordance with time schedules. E
• Maintain order and discipline among passengers on the bus and while waiting at bus stops in accordance with District policies related to disciplining students. E
• Conduct daily safety inspection of bus or van, inspecting the interior, exterior and engine of the vehicle. E
• Maintain bus or van in a clean and safe operating condition; wash, sweep and clean and wax vehicles; refuel, service and prepare vehicle for operation. EAssist handicapped students to board or leave bus or van safely; assist students in wheelchairs by pushing chairs onto ramp, operating lift and securing wheelchairs inside van; determine appropriate action in potential or real medical emergency situations according to established guidelines.
  
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• Instruct children in various aspects of passenger and pedestrian safety. E
• Prepare and maintain records and reports related to vehicle operation and condition. E
• Observe legal and defensive driving practices; assure compliance with applicable traffic and student transportation laws, codes and regulations. E
• Attend safety meetings and driver’s skills improvement sessions as required. E
• Must demonstrate attendance sufficient to complete the duties of the position as required. E
• Administer first aid to passengers as needed. E
• Assist in training new drivers according to established guidelines as directed. E
• Transport students, faculty and parents on field trips or to athletic events, meeting departure and arrival times as assigned. E
• Assist in transportation office with various clerical duties and in other areas of Transportation Services as assigned. E
• Perform related duties as assigned. E

Note:
At the end of some of the duty statements there is an "E" which identifies essential duties required of the classification.

• Safe and defensive driving practices.
• Proper operation of automatic transmission school vans…