Bus Driver - Transportation Open Positions #272, #276, #277, #278, #695 at Del Norte County Unified School District and COE
About the Employer
The Del Norte Unified School District and County Office of Education is a combined District and COE. Our mission: In Del Norte Unified School District, the youth in our schools will be life-long learners who can creatively and effectively communicate, collaborate, and problem solve in a global society. The Del Norte County Unified School District is located on the northern California coast, where the redwoods meet the sea.
Job Summary
Job Summary
This job is distinguished from similar jobs by the following characteristics: The Bus Driver is a position where incumbents must complete the training and attain licensure required by the State. Advancement opportunities exist beyond Driver, as incumbents can take additional training, develop special competencies, and become authorized/certified in instructing. This job reports to Director of Transportation
Requirements / Qualifications
Education & Experience: Any combination equivalent to: A high School diploma or the equivalent (GED). Successful completion of 20 hours of classroom instruction related to skills and safety requirements for driving a school bus and successful completion of 20 hours of instruction behind the wheel of a school bus. Licenses & Certificates: Requires valid Commercial Driver’s License; medical examination card; valid California Special Driver Certificate with School Bus and Air Brake Endorsement, and a valid First Aid Certificate. All certifications or licenses must have no restrictions. Must be able to pass mandatory drug tests. Please obtain a K-4 form from the DMV, and attach it to your EDJOIN application or bring it to the District Office.
***** Training Provided ***** DNUSD offers a 40-hour training program to help you become a certified School Bus Driver: 20 hours of classroom instruction focused on Skills training, Safety requirements, Laws and regulations for operating a school bus 20 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction in a school bus Upon successful completion, you will receive a Certificate to take to the DMV to obtain your Class B License No prior bus driving experience required—we train you!
- DMV Printout (K-4 form from the DMV)
- Driver's License Copy (Valid Commercial Drivers License )
- Other (Completion 20 hours of Classroom instruction related to skills and safety requirements for driving a school bus. )
- Other (Completion of 20 hours of instruction behind the wheel of a school bus)
Requirements / Qualifications
Education & Experience: Any combination equivalent to: A high School diploma or the equivalent (GED). Successful completion of 20 hours of classroom instruction related to skills and safety requirements for driving a school bus and successful completion of 20 hours of instruction behind the wheel of a school bus. Licenses & Certificates: Requires valid Commercial Driver’s License; medical examination card; valid California Special Driver Certificate with School Bus and Air Brake Endorsement, and a valid First Aid Certificate. All certifications or licenses must have no restrictions. Must be able to pass mandatory drug tests. Please obtain a K-4 form from the DMV, and attach it to your EDJOIN application or bring it to the District Office.
***** Training Provided ***** DNUSD offers a 40-hour training program to help you become a certified School Bus Driver: 20 hours of classroom instruction focused on Skills training, Safety requirements, Laws and regulations for operating a school bus 20 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction in a school bus Upon successful completion, you will receive a Certificate to take to the DMV to obtain your Class B License No prior bus driving experience required—we train you!
- DMV Printout (K-4 form from the DMV)
- Driver's License Copy (Valid Commercial Drivers License )
- Other (Completion 20 hours of Classroom instruction related to skills and safety requirements for driving a school bus. )
- Other (Completion of 20 hours of instruction behind the wheel of a school bus)
Comments and Other Information
Open Positions:
#272 Bus Driver Transportation Range 116 Transportation Classified Employee 181/194
#276 Bus Driver Transportation Range 116 Transportation Classified Employees 181/194
#277 Bus Driver Transportation Range 116 Transportation Classified Employee 181/194
#278 Bus Driver Transportation Range 116 Transportation Classified Employees 181/194
#695 Bus Driver Transportation Range 116 Transportation Classified Employee 181/194
Comments and Other Information
Open Positions:
#272 Bus Driver Transportation Range 116 Transportation Classified Employee 181/194
#276 Bus Driver Transportation Range 116 Transportation Classified Employees 181/194
#277 Bus Driver Transportation Range 116 Transportation Classified Employee 181/194
#278 Bus Driver Transportation Range 116 Transportation Classified Employees 181/194
#695 Bus Driver Transportation Range 116 Transportation Classified Employee 181/194
Application Deadline
Until Filled
Date Posted
10/28/2025
Contact
Gina Diehl
707-464-0226
707-464-0226
Number of Openings
5
Salary
Pay Range
$22.63 - $25.72 Per Hour
$22.63 - $25.72 Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
Range 116 - * See Salary Step Note*
Length of Work Year
181 days per year
Employment Type
Full and Part Time
Location of Exam
301 W. Washington Blvd, Crescent City, CA 95531
Salary Step Note*
All NEW Employees start on step A During Probation. You will be given the opportunity to provide documentation ( During probation) in order to advance UP TO Step E - To go into effect once you hit permanency
Benefits Information
Benefits are available to all employees that work 4+ hours a day (can combine positions) Vision, Dental, Medical and *Retirement - *The District participates in California Public Employees’ Retirement System. Any employee that works a regular schedule of 4 hours or more per day or exceeds 1,000 hours per year is automatically enrolled in CalPERS.
Work Days
Monday, Tuesday , Wednesday, Thursday , Friday