Bus Driver Cadet, Transportation Department PC#2040 *Internal Applicants Only at Monterey County Office Of Education
IN-HOUSE VACANCY - INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY
This position is only available to current employees of this school district. Applications submitted by job seekers not currently employed by the school district will not be considered.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Manager of Transportation, the Bus Driver Cadet participates in a training program to qualify for a School Bus Driver’s Certificate; learn to operate a school bus or other passenger vehicle over designated routes within an established time schedule; perform daily and weekly inspections of bus or other transportation equipment; perform simple vehicle maintenance as required. A probationary period not to exceed 130 workdays is allowed to complete the program and obtain a School Bus Driver’s Certificate.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education and Experience: - Any combination of education equivalent to a high school diploma - Any combination of education and training equal to three (3) year’s which has provided the applicant with the required knowledge and abilities to successfully perform job duties. Licenses and Certifications: - A valid California Class C Driver’s License and - DMV driving record with no more than 3 points The following must be obtained during the probationary period: - A valid Class B-PS (Passenger School Bus) California Operator’s License - California Special Driver’s School Bus certificate issued by the California Highway Patrol - A valid Medical Certificate - Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate
- DMV Printout
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 Letters Required)
- Proof of HS Graduation
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
Education and Experience: - Any combination of education equivalent to a high school diploma - Any combination of education and training equal to three (3) year’s which has provided the applicant with the required knowledge and abilities to successfully perform job duties. Licenses and Certifications: - A valid California Class C Driver’s License and - DMV driving record with no more than 3 points The following must be obtained during the probationary period: - A valid Class B-PS (Passenger School Bus) California Operator’s License - California Special Driver’s School Bus certificate issued by the California Highway Patrol - A valid Medical Certificate - Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate
- DMV Printout
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 Letters Required)
- Proof of HS Graduation
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
Desirable Qualifications:
- Experience working with Special Education students
Other Requirements:
- Must pass a pre-employment physical
- Must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test
- Random and periodic drug and alcohol testing is required
Available Pay Stipends:
$150 per month incentive for the skills of reading, writing, and speaking Spanish, as certified by MCOE
All foreign transcripts must be evaluated by a third party to determine the equivalent U.S. degree and major, and the Foreign Transcript Evaluation must be attached to your application before your application will be considered.
Comments and Other Information
Desirable Qualifications:
- Experience working with Special Education students
Other Requirements:
- Must pass a pre-employment physical
- Must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test
- Random and periodic drug and alcohol testing is required
Available Pay Stipends:
$150 per month incentive for the skills of reading, writing, and speaking Spanish, as certified by MCOE
All foreign transcripts must be evaluated by a third party to determine the equivalent U.S. degree and major, and the Foreign Transcript Evaluation must be attached to your application before your application will be considered.
Application Deadline
11/5/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
10/28/2025
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$22.61 - $29.21 Per Hour
$22.61 - $29.21 Per Hour
Length of Work Year
M-F; 6.5/ Hrs; 183 Days
Employment Type
Full Time