Bus Driver Trainee (Temporary) at Chaffey Joint Union High School District
Job Summary
Job Summary
DEFINITION Under the supervision of the Director of Transportation (DOT) or designee, the Bus Driver Trainee will complete an estimated 6-month training program comprised of both classroom and behind the wheel training until successful completion of the required California Department of Motor Vehicles and California Highway Patrol licensing to become a certified school bus driver. Successful candidates will be eligible to apply for available permanent school bus driver positions with the Chaffey Joint Union High School District. The starting salary for school bus driver is currently $25.56 per hour. Training will be broken up into two parts with approximately 20 - 30 hours of classroom training and 25 hours of behind-the-wheel training. Classroom training will require covering and testing for 12 units and the California Commercial Driver Handbook. Behind-the-wheel training will consist of hands-on training and the passing of six skill levels, pre-trip inspection procedures, and a final evaluation. The training schedule will be determined by the District. No absences will be permitted during the classroom portion of training. Absences during the behind-the-wheel portion of training must be justified and approved by the DOT. Excessive absences during the training will warrant for the candidate to be removed from the program.
Requirements / Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS Education/Certification/Experience: High school diploma or equivalent Licenses and other Requirements: Valid California Driver’s License, Class C Adhere to routine drug testing in accordance with federal law Driving record acceptable to the District’s insurance carrier Valid/Current DMV Driver Record (K4) Eligible for the District’s Employer Pull Notice Program PLEASE ATTACHE ALL REQUIRED CERTIFICATES TO APPLICATION OR YOU WILL BE SCREENED OUT.
Subject to: District fingerprint clearance (candidate to cover the cost) CHP fingerprint clearance, Interview, and drive test (candidate to cover the cost) DMV CDL permit (candidate to cover the cost) Valid medical certificate/clearance issued by a District approved physician TB clearance (candidate to cover the cost) Employee required trainings including First Aid/CPR Desired Qualification: Transportation experience
Requirements / Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS Education/Certification/Experience: High school diploma or equivalent Licenses and other Requirements: Valid California Driver’s License, Class C Adhere to routine drug testing in accordance with federal law Driving record acceptable to the District’s insurance carrier Valid/Current DMV Driver Record (K4) Eligible for the District’s Employer Pull Notice Program PLEASE ATTACHE ALL REQUIRED CERTIFICATES TO APPLICATION OR YOU WILL BE SCREENED OUT.
Subject to: District fingerprint clearance (candidate to cover the cost) CHP fingerprint clearance, Interview, and drive test (candidate to cover the cost) DMV CDL permit (candidate to cover the cost) Valid medical certificate/clearance issued by a District approved physician TB clearance (candidate to cover the cost) Employee required trainings including First Aid/CPR Desired Qualification: Transportation experience
Comments and Other Information
START DATE:
This position is to begin as soon as possible.. However, a start date is contingent on fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice. Fingerprints will be taken at the time the position is accepted. Applicant is responsible for the required fingerprinting fee. (amount of fee varies) Payment is due at the time of service. Cash is not accepted.
Fingerprint clearance does not pertain to current employees of the Chaffey District.
CJUHSD prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person’s actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, immigration status, marital status, national origin, parental status, pregnancy status, race, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer: Dr. Kern Oduro, Assistant Superintendent of Student Services, 211 W. 5th Street, Ontario, CA 91762, 909-988-8511, Kern.Oduro@cjuhsd.net; Title IX Coordinator: Dr. Kern Oduro, Assistant Superintendent of Student Services, 211 W. 5th Street, Ontario, CA 91762, 909-988-8511, Kern.Oduro@cjuhsd.net; and Section 504 Coordinator: Kelly Martinez, Director of Special Education, 211 W. 5th Street, Ontario, CA 91762, 909-988-8511, Kelly.Martinez@cjuhsd.net.
Comments and Other Information
START DATE:
This position is to begin as soon as possible.. However, a start date is contingent on fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice. Fingerprints will be taken at the time the position is accepted. Applicant is responsible for the required fingerprinting fee. (amount of fee varies) Payment is due at the time of service. Cash is not accepted.
Fingerprint clearance does not pertain to current employees of the Chaffey District.
CJUHSD prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person’s actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, immigration status, marital status, national origin, parental status, pregnancy status, race, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer: Dr. Kern Oduro, Assistant Superintendent of Student Services, 211 W. 5th Street, Ontario, CA 91762, 909-988-8511, Kern.Oduro@cjuhsd.net; Title IX Coordinator: Dr. Kern Oduro, Assistant Superintendent of Student Services, 211 W. 5th Street, Ontario, CA 91762, 909-988-8511, Kern.Oduro@cjuhsd.net; and Section 504 Coordinator: Kelly Martinez, Director of Special Education, 211 W. 5th Street, Ontario, CA 91762, 909-988-8511, Kelly.Martinez@cjuhsd.net.
Application Deadline
Until Filled
Date Posted
5/28/2025
Contact
Natalie Toilolo
909 988-8511 2570
909 988-8511 2570
Number of Openings
10
Salary
Single Rate
$18.50 per hour Monthly
$18.50 per hour Monthly
Add'l Salary Info
Pay Range $18.50 per hour
Length of Work Year
180 days per year
Employment Type
Part Time
Location
District Transportation
Duty Hours
6 hours per day/Hrs TBD
JOB STATUS
TEMPORARY
Start Date
As Soon As Possible