Bus Driver Trainee - Paid Training

Bus Driver Trainee - Paid Training at Bonita Unified School District

Final date to receive applications:
Until Filled

Date Posted: 7/21/2026

Contact:
James Foster,  5260

Number of Openings:
Not Specified

Salary:
Single Rate - $24.78 Per Hour

Add'l Salary Info:
Paid Classroom & Behind the Wheel Training - 40 hours

Length of Work Year:
School Year

Employment Type:

Part Time

The purpose of this position is to increase the number of bus drivers in the Bonita Unified School District by providing paid training. After a School Bus Certificate is obtained and 40 hours of training is complete, the successful candidate will be paid for the 40 hours of training and offered a position as a Bus Driver I or Bus Driver II in the Bonita Unified School District.

• Must hold a valid California Class A or B driver’s license with passenger endorsement & air brakes certification (renewed every five years).
• Must hold Type I School Bus Driver’s Certificate (renewed every five years).
• Must hold First Aid and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification (renewed every two years).
• Must hold Medical Examiners Certificate Card (renewed every two years).
• Must undergo Department of Transportation drug and alcohol testing.
• Must complete ten hours of in-service training time required yearly.

Comments and Other Information:
Applicant will need to get fingerprinted, drug tested, provide a DMV Driver Printout and have a physical/TB assessment.

• Bonita Unified School District
• Mandated Reporter Training
• District Benefits
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• CalPERS Retirement Benefits