Bus Driver Job Lynwood area,California USA,Transportation

JOB OPPORTUNITY

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND TO ALL LYNWOOD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYEES.

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED (ONLINE ONLY) FROM

AUGUST 3, 2026 - AUGUST 21, 2026, BY 4:30 PM (or sooner).

APPLICATION AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION(S)/CERTIFICATION(S), BY 4:30 PM (or sooner).

The District reserves the right to close the recruitment process at any time, without prior notice, based on District needs and the applicant pool, regardless of the posted application period. While the position may be advertised for up to 10 days, the posting may be closed earlier if a sufficient number of qualified applications are received or if hiring needs change.

ANTICIPATED SELECTION PROCESS (WHICH MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

The District reserves the right to utilize a flexible pass point (cut off) on any test part to meet the staffing needs as determined by the District.

PERFORMANCE EXAMINATION:
The performance exam portion of the test may have multiple steps which may be administered on different days (50% of total score).
ORAL EXAMINATION:
The oral examination portion of the test may have multiple steps which may be administered on different days (50% of total score).

PARTICIPATION IN ALL PORTIONS OF THE EXAMINATION PROCESS IS BY OFFICIAL INVITATION ONLY. Candidates who do not participate and successfully pass all parts of the examination process will not be considered for the position.

POSITION DETAILS AND DUTIES

FULL-TIME POSITION: EIGHT (8) HOURS PER DAY; ELEVEN (11) MONTHS PER YEAR.

BASIC FUNCTION

The job of Bus Driver is done for the purpose/s of providing support within the student transportation services area with specific responsibilities for transporting students over scheduled routes and/or to/from field trips; and ensuring safety of students during transport, loading and unloading from buses. This job reports to designated administrator.

Applicants must provide sufficient information to demonstrate that they meet the minimum (initial) qualifications, including the submission of any required certifications and supporting documentation listed below. Failure to provide the required materials or submission of an incomplete application may result in disqualification from further consideration.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Graduation from High School OR General Education Development (GED) equivalent.
Six (6) months of experience in a job-related field.
Any other combination of education, training, and experience, which demonstrates that the applicant is likely to possess the required skills, knowledge, or abilities, may be considered.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Valid California Class B commercial driver's license with passenger and air brake endorsements.
Valid California School Bus Driver Certificate.
Valid School Bus Driver Medical Certificate.
Valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification issued by an authorized agency.
Valid First Aid certification issued by an authorized agency.

SATISFACTION OF INITIAL QUALIFICATIONS

You must attach the following documentation(s) to your application upon submission:

Proof of high school graduation or equivalent (GED), OR highest obtained education (Associate degree or above).

Valid photocopy of your California Class B commercial driver's license with passenger and air brake endorsements.

Official Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driving history record WILL BE REQUIRED UPON OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT. You must go in-person to a DMV office to request your official driving record. This is the ONLY way to obtain this official document. The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driving history must be dated within the last thirty (30) days of the employment processing period.

A DMV record obtained via the internet or online will NOT be accepted.

Valid California School Bus Driver Certificate.

Valid School Bus Driver Medical Certificate.

Valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification issued by an authorized agency.

Valid First Aid certification issued by an authorized agency.

RESOURCES FOR APPLICANTS

FIRST AID AND CPR CERTIFICATION:
For resources, some agencies that are comparable to the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association. This information is provided as a resource. The Lynwood Unified School District and the Personnel Commission are not affiliated with the American Red Cross or any of its local chapters nor benefit from the advertisement of these classes.

STEP 1-APPLICATION

FOREIGNDIPLOMA/ DEGREE/ TRANSCRIPTS:
If you received your education outside of the United States, you must have your foreign diploma/degree/transcripts evaluated by a transcript evaluation service that certifies that your degree meets the United States equivalency for consideration. For official consideration, you must evaluate and certify all documents supplied to Classified Personnel to ensure that you meet the initial qualifications. It is the responsibility of the applicant to have their documents evaluated in a timely manner by the closing date for official employment consideration.

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