School Bus Driver at Moreno Valley Unified School District
About the Employer
The Moreno Valley Unified School District’s goal is "Excellence on Purpose." In order to achieve this goal, the Human Resources Division works toward building a foundation of employee excellence through a diverse and dedicated work force.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
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POSITION TITLE: Bus Driver
POSITION DEFINITION:
Under general supervision, drive a school bus over an assigned route in a safe and efficient manner in the transportation of pupils; and to do related work as may be required.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:
Drives a school bus over designated routes according to established time schedules; picks up and discharges pupils at designated stops; escorts pupils across streets when necessary; supervises the conduct of pupils being transported following District policy; transports pupils and teachers on various special event trips; rinses, sweeps, polishes interiors and performs regular daily safety checks on buses and reports mechanical defects if any are noted; keeps simple records such as daily log of route miles traveled and pupils transported, and may make related reports in the Transportation Department Office; refuels, checks oil level, water and checks tires, brakes, gauges, electrical systems, warning lights and buzzers, emergency fire extinguishers and flares, and emergency exits and doors; may suggest route changes, stops, and map times; take practice runs as necessary to become familiar with route.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of: Safe driving practices, operation of large transportation vehicles and laws governing their use.
Ability to: Drive a school bus and other similar automotive equipment safely and calmly; maintain order among pupils riding in a school vehicle; establish and maintain effective working relationships with pupils, the public and other staff; learn the proper methods of basic bus servicing and safety checks; perform simple record keeping and clerical duties, observe all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Possession of: A valid Class A or B California Driver’s License with a Passenger endorsement and a School Bus endorsement; possess a School Bus Driver’s Certificate issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles through the California Highway Patrol; Standard Red Cross First Aid Certificate or pass test given by the California Highway Patrol; valid medical card; have an acceptable driving record and qualify for insurability by the District’s insurance carrier.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent - PROOF OF EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT MUST ACCOMPANY THE APPLICATION.
Experience: Prior School Bus driving experience preferred
Requirements / Qualifications
1. A completed EDJOIN classified application 2. Copy of High School Diploma or GED Certificate, or copy of transcripts showing high school graduation date or degree awarded. 3. CA DMV K4 report (dated within 30 days) 4. A valid Class A or B California Driver's License with a Passenger endorsement (P) and a School Bus endorsement (S) 5. A School Bus Driver's Certificate issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles through the California Highway Patrol 6. Standard Red Cross First Aid Certificate or pass test given by the California Highway Patrol (valid medical card) 7. Proof of registering with Clearinghouse. - Under "Links Related To This Job" click on "Clearinghouse-Registration-Driver.pdf" and follow the instructions to register with Clearinghouse
Possession of: - Have an acceptable driving record and qualify for insurability by the District's insurance carrier. - Possessing the abilities listed above are considered to possess the necessary experience *COPIES OF DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED MUST BE LEGIBLE. *To see details of the Job Description and Requirements for this posting, please click on "View Other Job Desc." or "Links Related to this Job".
- CPR/First Aid Certification (Standard Red Cross First Aid Certificate or pass test given by the California Highway Patrol (valid medical card))
- DMV Printout (Have an acceptable driving record and qualify for insurability by District insurance carrier (MUST SUBMIT A COPY OF CA DMV (H6) DATED WITHIN LAST 30 DAYS )
- Driver's License Copy (Valid Class A or B California Driver's License with a "P" (Passenger) and "S" (School Bus) endorsement)
- Other (Possess a School Bus Driver's Certificate issued by DMV through the California Highway Patrol)
- Paper Application (Verification Clearing House Authorization)
- Proof of HS Graduation (Copy of High School Diploma or GED Certificate, OR BA/AA Diploma or copy of transcripts showing high school graduation date/ degree)
Requirements / Qualifications
1. A completed EDJOIN classified application 2. Copy of High School Diploma or GED Certificate, or copy of transcripts showing high school graduation date or degree awarded. 3. CA DMV K4 report (dated within 30 days) 4. A valid Class A or B California Driver's License with a Passenger endorsement (P) and a School Bus endorsement (S) 5. A School Bus Driver's Certificate issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles through the California Highway Patrol 6. Standard Red Cross First Aid Certificate or pass test given by the California Highway Patrol (valid medical card) 7. Proof of registering with Clearinghouse. - Under "Links Related To This Job" click on "Clearinghouse-Registration-Driver.pdf" and follow the instructions to register with Clearinghouse
Possession of: - Have an acceptable driving record and qualify for insurability by the District's insurance carrier. - Possessing the abilities listed above are considered to possess the necessary experience *COPIES OF DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED MUST BE LEGIBLE. *To see details of the Job Description and Requirements for this posting, please click on "View Other Job Desc." or "Links Related to this Job".
- CPR/First Aid Certification (Standard Red Cross First Aid Certificate or pass test given by the California Highway Patrol (valid medical card))
- DMV Printout (Have an acceptable driving record and qualify for insurability by District insurance carrier (MUST SUBMIT A COPY OF CA DMV (H6) DATED WITHIN LAST 30 DAYS )
- Driver's License Copy (Valid Class A or B California Driver's License with a "P" (Passenger) and "S" (School Bus) endorsement)
- Other (Possess a School Bus Driver's Certificate issued by DMV through the California Highway Patrol)
- Paper Application (Verification Clearing House Authorization)
- Proof of HS Graduation (Copy of High School Diploma or GED Certificate, OR BA/AA Diploma or copy of transcripts showing high school graduation date/ degree)
Comments and Other Information
*COPIES OF ALL DRIVER LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH THE APPLICATION
*Prior to employment, all applicants are subject to a fingerprint clearance through the Department of Justice (DOJ) and a fee for processing. Authorization of employment will not be granted until the fingerprint clearance from DOJ has been accepted.
*CURRENT EMPLOYEES SHALL REMAIN IN A POSITION FOR AT LEAST ONE (1) YEAR FROM THE BEGINNING DATE OF AN INITIAL PROBATION OR PROMOTIONAL PROBATIONARY PERIOD (PER CONTRACT, ARTICLE 15).
Nondiscrimination Statement
The Moreno Valley Unified School District (MVUSD) is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education and employment. We are dedicated to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and respectful environment where every person, regardless of background or identity, feels safe, valued, and supported in our schools, programs, and workplaces.
The District strictly prohibits discrimination, harassment (including sexual and discriminatory harassment), intimidation, and bullying of any kind in any program, activity, or employment setting. This includes discrimination based on a person’s actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital or parental status, pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, lactation or related medical conditions and recovery, family status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. These protections extend to all aspects of the District’s operations, including academic programs, extracurricular activities, employment, and access to designated youth groups such as the Scouting America or any other basis protected by law or regulation. (MVUSD BP 410, 1312.3, 5131.2, 5145.3, 5145.7, 5145.9).
These protections are guaranteed under applicable state and federal laws, including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the California Education Code. MVUSD does not tolerate retaliation against individuals who report or participate in the investigation of complaints involving discrimination, harassment, or related misconduct.
Moreno Valley Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, including admission and employment, as required by Title IX and its regulations. Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the District’s Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Title IX Coordinator
Dr. Khaleelah Lewis-Wilkins
Coordinator-Title IX Compliance and Resolution Officer
Moreno Valley Unified School District
25634 Alessandro Blvd.
Moreno Valley, CA 92553-4916
951-571-7500 Ext. 17305
klewis@mvusd.net
Section 504 Coordinator
Philip Peeples
Director of Student Services
Moreno Valley Unified School District
25634 Alessandro Blvd.
Moreno Valley, CA 92553-491
951-571-7500 Ext. 41709
ppeeples@mvusd.net
Title II/ADA Coordinator
Omar Marquez
Coordinator of Student Services
Moreno Valley Unified School District
25634 Alessandro Blvd.
Moreno Valley, CA 92553-4916
951-571-7500 Ext. 41703
omarquez1@mvusd.net
Students have the right to a free public education, regardless of immigration status or religious beliefs. More information about these rights is available from the California Attorney General, Know Your Rights. Learn more about Title IX, Student Rights Under Title IX. For more information on Title IX, visit https://www.mvusd.net/departments/human-resources/title-ix-rev. (Federal Program Monitoring and Civil Rights Review, 2025)
Comments and Other Information
*COPIES OF ALL DRIVER LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH THE APPLICATION
*Prior to employment, all applicants are subject to a fingerprint clearance through the Department of Justice (DOJ) and a fee for processing. Authorization of employment will not be granted until the fingerprint clearance from DOJ has been accepted.
*CURRENT EMPLOYEES SHALL REMAIN IN A POSITION FOR AT LEAST ONE (1) YEAR FROM THE BEGINNING DATE OF AN INITIAL PROBATION OR PROMOTIONAL PROBATIONARY PERIOD (PER CONTRACT, ARTICLE 15).
Nondiscrimination Statement
The Moreno Valley Unified School District (MVUSD) is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education and employment. We are dedicated to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and respectful environment where every person, regardless of background or identity, feels safe, valued, and supported in our schools, programs, and workplaces.
The District strictly prohibits discrimination, harassment (including sexual and discriminatory harassment), intimidation, and bullying of any kind in any program, activity, or employment setting. This includes discrimination based on a person’s actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital or parental status, pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, lactation or related medical conditions and recovery, family status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. These protections extend to all aspects of the District’s operations, including academic programs, extracurricular activities, employment, and access to designated youth groups such as the Scouting America or any other basis protected by law or regulation. (MVUSD BP 410, 1312.3, 5131.2, 5145.3, 5145.7, 5145.9).
These protections are guaranteed under applicable state and federal laws, including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the California Education Code. MVUSD does not tolerate retaliation against individuals who report or participate in the investigation of complaints involving discrimination, harassment, or related misconduct.
Moreno Valley Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, including admission and employment, as required by Title IX and its regulations. Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the District’s Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Title IX Coordinator
Dr. Khaleelah Lewis-Wilkins
Coordinator-Title IX Compliance and Resolution Officer
Moreno Valley Unified School District
25634 Alessandro Blvd.
Moreno Valley, CA 92553-4916
951-571-7500 Ext. 17305
klewis@mvusd.net
Section 504 Coordinator
Philip Peeples
Director of Student Services
Moreno Valley Unified School District
25634 Alessandro Blvd.
Moreno Valley, CA 92553-491
951-571-7500 Ext. 41709
ppeeples@mvusd.net
Title II/ADA Coordinator
Omar Marquez
Coordinator of Student Services
Moreno Valley Unified School District
25634 Alessandro Blvd.
Moreno Valley, CA 92553-4916
951-571-7500 Ext. 41703
omarquez1@mvusd.net
Students have the right to a free public education, regardless of immigration status or religious beliefs. More information about these rights is available from the California Attorney General, Know Your Rights. Learn more about Title IX, Student Rights Under Title IX. For more information on Title IX, visit https://www.mvusd.net/departments/human-resources/title-ix-rev. (Federal Program Monitoring and Civil Rights Review, 2025)
Application Deadline
Until Filled
Date Posted
5/6/2025
Contact
Number of Openings
Not Specified
Salary
Pay Range
$24.11 - $32.38 Per Hour
$24.11 - $32.38 Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
Permanent: $24.11 - $32.38 per hour
Length of Work Year
Academic Year / 4-8 hours per day
Employment Type
Full and Part Time