Bus Driver Cadet, Transportation Department
Listed on 2026-09-01
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Transportation
Bus Driver, Driver
Bus Driver Cadet, Transportation Department PC#2040 at Monterey County Office Of Education
Final date to receive applications
: 9/11/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
: 8/28/2026
Contact
:
Nelly Santana
Number of Openings
: 1
Salary
: $24.22 - $31.28 Per Hour
Length of Work Year
: M-F; 6.5/ Hrs; 183 Days
Employment Type
:
Full Time
Under the direction of the Manager of Transportation, the Bus Driver Cadet participates in a training program to qualify for a School Bus Driver's Certificate; learn to operate a school bus or other passenger vehicle over designated routes within an established time schedule; perform daily and weekly inspections of bus or other transportation equipment; perform simple vehicle maintenance as required. A probationary period not to exceed 130 workdays is allowed to complete the program and obtain a School Bus Driver's Certificate.
Requirements/ Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Any combination of education equivalent to a high school diploma;
Any combination of education and training equal to three (3) years which has provided the applicant with the required knowledge and abilities to successfully perform job duties.
Licenses and
Certifications:
A valid California Class C Driver's License; DMV driving record with no more than 3 points. The following must be obtained during the probationary period: A valid Class B-PS (Passenger School Bus) California Operator's License;
California Special Driver's School Bus certificate issued by the California Highway Patrol; A valid Medical Certificate;
Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate.
- Letter of Introduction
- Proof of HS Graduation
- Resume
Education and Experience:
Any combination of education equivalent to a high school diploma;
Any combination of education and training equal to three (3) years which has provided the applicant with the required knowledge and abilities to successfully perform job duties.
Licenses and
Certifications:
A valid California Class C Driver's License; DMV driving record with no more than 3 points. The following must be obtained during the probationary period: A valid Class B-PS (Passenger School Bus) California Operator's License;
California Special Driver's School Bus certificate issued by the California Highway Patrol; A valid Medical Certificate;
Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate.
- Letter of Introduction
- Proof of HS Graduation
- Resume
Desirable
Qualifications:
Experience working with Special Education students.
Other Requirements:
Must pass a pre-employment physical;
Must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test;
Random and periodic drug and alcohol testing is required.
- Available Pay Stipends: $150 per month incentive for the skills of reading, writing, and speaking Spanish, as certified by MCOE.
- Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the interview or testing process must notify Human Resources three business days prior to an interview or testing date. Accommodations will be provided in accordance with ADA requirements.
- All foreign transcripts must be evaluated by a CTC-approved agency to determine the equivalent US degree and major, and the Foreign Transcript Evaluation must be attached to your application before your application will be considered.
Desirable
Qualifications:
Experience working with Special Education students.
Other Requirements:
Must pass a pre-employment physical;
Must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test;
Random and periodic drug and alcohol testing is required.
- Available Pay Stipends: $150 per month incentive for the skills of reading, writing, and speaking Spanish, as certified by MCOE.
- Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the interview or testing process must notify Human Resources three business days prior to an interview or testing date. Accommodations will be provided in accordance with ADA requirements.
- All foreign transcripts must be evaluated by a CTC-approved agency to determine the equivalent US degree and major, and the Foreign Transcript Evaluation must be attached to your application before your application will be considered.
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