Student Transportation Driver (Part-Time) (652) at Merced County Office of Education
About the Employer
The Merced County Office of Education assists Merced County’s 20 school districts through support and oversight of curriculum and instruction, alternative education, business services, early education, technology, migrant education, special education, and teacher credentialing. MCOE is led by the elected Merced County Superintendent of Schools and governed by the Merced County Board of Education. While serving as a focal point to facilitate local school/government/community partnerships, MCOE is responsible for the fiscal oversight of each school district in Merced County, hears appeals for student expulsion hearings and interdistrict transfers and operates Green Meadows Outdoor School.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under supervisory direction, the Student Transportation Driver transports students to and from specified locations, over prescribed routes, using County Office of Education vehicles. This position transports students/children including those having special needs. Drivers may be assigned to scheduled special routes or trips.
Requirements / Qualifications
Please carefully review the attached job description for minimum requirements. Only candidates who meet minimum requirements and submit all required documentation before the deadline date will be considered to interviews. The following must be submitted by the deadline date: *Complete online application *Resume *OPTIONAL 3 current letters of recommendation (DATED & SIGNED within the last 18 months) -Upon hire must present TB clearance, high school diploma, official transcripts, H-6 DMV printout, CA driver license, and proof of auto insurance liability. Satisfactory results from pre-employment physical and drug test required. All applicants will be contacted via e-mail only. If unable to attach required documents to application, please fax to (209)381-6768, Attention: DOROTHY DUNBAR or you can drop them off at 632 W 13th Street, Merced (Room C-2). Please make sure to indicate the position you are applying for so that it is correctly attached with your application.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Requires a High School diploma or recognized equivalent and five years of driving experience. CREDENTIALS AND/OR SKILLS: Requires a valid California Driver’s License, minimum amount of liability insurance required by law. DMV Driver Record printout. Requires satisfactory results from a pre-employment strength test. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Employees in this position must comply with California Vehicle Code 34520.3, Motor carrier and driver compliance with federal testing requirements. These requirements include random, reasonable suspicion and post-accident controlled substance and alcohol use testing. View attached job description for complete details. SELECTION PROCESS: Applications will be reviewed for satisfaction of minimum qualifications. A maximum of eight applicants will be invited for a panel interview. All candidates will be notified via email following final selection.
Requirements / Qualifications
Please carefully review the attached job description for minimum requirements. Only candidates who meet minimum requirements and submit all required documentation before the deadline date will be considered to interviews. The following must be submitted by the deadline date: *Complete online application *Resume *OPTIONAL 3 current letters of recommendation (DATED & SIGNED within the last 18 months) -Upon hire must present TB clearance, high school diploma, official transcripts, H-6 DMV printout, CA driver license, and proof of auto insurance liability. Satisfactory results from pre-employment physical and drug test required. All applicants will be contacted via e-mail only. If unable to attach required documents to application, please fax to (209)381-6768, Attention: DOROTHY DUNBAR or you can drop them off at 632 W 13th Street, Merced (Room C-2). Please make sure to indicate the position you are applying for so that it is correctly attached with your application.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Requires a High School diploma or recognized equivalent and five years of driving experience. CREDENTIALS AND/OR SKILLS: Requires a valid California Driver’s License, minimum amount of liability insurance required by law. DMV Driver Record printout. Requires satisfactory results from a pre-employment strength test. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Employees in this position must comply with California Vehicle Code 34520.3, Motor carrier and driver compliance with federal testing requirements. These requirements include random, reasonable suspicion and post-accident controlled substance and alcohol use testing. View attached job description for complete details. SELECTION PROCESS: Applications will be reviewed for satisfaction of minimum qualifications. A maximum of eight applicants will be invited for a panel interview. All candidates will be notified via email following final selection.
Comments and Other Information
IMPORTANT! Prior to employment, employee candidate will be required to provide either proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish the candidate’s eligibility to be employed in the U.S. The California Education Code states that no person shall work in the public schools until they have been fingerprinted and cleared through the Department of Justice. (QUALIFIED APPLICANTS, MALE OR FEMALE, FROM ALL RACES, RELIGIONS, CULTURAL AND ETHNIC GROUPS AND THE DISABLED ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.) As an equal opportunity employer, we intend to meet all obligations under state and federal law pertaining to employment including, but not limited to, any obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to accommodate persons with disabilities.
Comments and Other Information
IMPORTANT! Prior to employment, employee candidate will be required to provide either proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish the candidate’s eligibility to be employed in the U.S. The California Education Code states that no person shall work in the public schools until they have been fingerprinted and cleared through the Department of Justice. (QUALIFIED APPLICANTS, MALE OR FEMALE, FROM ALL RACES, RELIGIONS, CULTURAL AND ETHNIC GROUPS AND THE DISABLED ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.) As an equal opportunity employer, we intend to meet all obligations under state and federal law pertaining to employment including, but not limited to, any obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to accommodate persons with disabilities.
Application Deadline
10/26/2023 1:34:49 PM Pacific
Date Posted
8/2/2023
Contact
Dorothy Dunbar
209-381-5154
209-381-5154
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
$20.97 - $23.60 per hour (Maximum entry is step 3 @ $22.46 per hour)
Length of Work Year
Up to 160 days per year, 4 hours a day
Employment Type
Part Time
Location
Merced County
Hours
Varies Depending on Location - During school hours
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