Bus Operator - Transportation Department

Bus Operator - Transportation Department

Modesto City Schools is hiring a Bus Operator. All applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed below and apply online through EdJoin.

• Completed Basic Bus Driver Education Course (20 classroom hours) recommended by the State Department of Education
• Successful completion of the 20-hour behind-the-wheel Basic Bus Driver Education Course recommended by the State Department of Education
• Graduation from high school or General Education Development (GED) Certificate or California High School Proficiency Examination (CHSPE) Certificate
• Valid California Commercial Driver's License - Class B w/ Air Brake Certificate
• Valid medical examiner's certificate issued in accordance with the motor carrier safety regulations of the DMV
• School Bus Driver's Certificate issued by the DMV
• Standard Red Cross First Aid Certificate or ability to pass a First Aid exam administered by the CHP
• Provide a DMV printout within 5 work days of offer of employment
• Be insurable and maintain insurability at regular and normal premium rates with the District's insurance carrier

• Out-of-district new hire who stays for a minimum of one year will be paid a $4,000 hiring incentive in the following manner: $2,000 within 45 days after the first day of paid contracted service; $1,000 within 45 days after successful completion of the probationary period (6 months or 130 days as stated in the Collective Bargaining Agreement); $1,000 within 45 days after completing one year of paid contracted service.
• Hiring Incentive via MCS training program (passes CHP School Bus Driver testing and is hired as a School Bus Operator): $2,000 total, paid as: $1,000 within 45 days after the first day of paid contracted service; $500 within 45 days after successful completion of the probationary period (6 months or 130 days); $500 within 45 days after completing one year of paid contracted service.

All applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed above and apply online through EdJoin. Modesto City Schools shall not unlawfully discriminate against or tolerate harassment of employees or job applicants on the basis of sex, race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age (over 40), marital status, pregnancy, disability, medical condition, Vietnam era veteran status, or actual or perceived sexual orientation.

Questions regarding the District’s non-discrimination policy can be directed to Associate Superintendent, Human Resources, 426 Locust Street, Modesto, CA 95351 or by phone at .

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