Bus Driver Trainee - Transportation at Petaluma City Schools
About the Employer
Developing Effective Communicators & Critical Thinkers Petaluma City Schools delivers a high-quality, diverse, equitable, and inclusive education to all student scholars so they creatively explore interests, collaboratively solve problems, and fully develop as resilient, caring, and responsible members of our community. We believe: * All students have infinite potential and value. * Diversity is an asset that strengthens and enriches our learning community. * Safe and caring learning environments help students reach high levels of achievement. * An engaged and supportive community is essential to student and organizational success. * Collaborative teams and shared decision making are critical to student success.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Monday - Friday 30 hours per week (Averaging 6.00 hours per day) See job description. Bilingual in Spanish desired. Successful bilingual applicant will be paid an additional stipend of $96 per month. This stipend will be pro-rated for positions that are less than 40 hours a week.
Requirements / Qualifications
Must have an appropriate California Operator’s license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles. Fingerprint clearance required. There is a fingerprint processing fee payable by the employee post-offer / pre-placement. The applicant will need to submit evidence that he or she is free from tuberculosis in accordance with Education Code 49406. Offer of employment is contingent upon passing a post-offer / pre-placement physical. Offer of employment is contingent upon DMV driver record clearance.
It is recommended that applications be accompanied by the following documents but they are not required: A cover letter specific to your qualifications for the position Resume Letters of recommendation It is required that current DMV H-6 report be included in the application. Air brake and passenger endorsement, commercial license, first aid and school bus driver certificate required with application. Bilingual in Spanish a plus, but not required. Successful bilingual or American Sign Language applicant will be paid a monthly stipend of $96. This stipend will be pro-rated for positions that are less than 40 hours per week.
- DMV Printout (Current DMV H-6 report)
- Driver's License Copy (Commercial License)
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
Must have an appropriate California Operator’s license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles. Fingerprint clearance required. There is a fingerprint processing fee payable by the employee post-offer / pre-placement. The applicant will need to submit evidence that he or she is free from tuberculosis in accordance with Education Code 49406. Offer of employment is contingent upon passing a post-offer / pre-placement physical. Offer of employment is contingent upon DMV driver record clearance.
It is recommended that applications be accompanied by the following documents but they are not required: A cover letter specific to your qualifications for the position Resume Letters of recommendation It is required that current DMV H-6 report be included in the application. Air brake and passenger endorsement, commercial license, first aid and school bus driver certificate required with application. Bilingual in Spanish a plus, but not required. Successful bilingual or American Sign Language applicant will be paid a monthly stipend of $96. This stipend will be pro-rated for positions that are less than 40 hours per week.
- DMV Printout (Current DMV H-6 report)
- Driver's License Copy (Commercial License)
- Resume
Application Deadline
7/20/2026 9:00 AM Pacific
Date Posted
6/24/2026
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$24.48 - $31.23 Per Hour
$24.48 - $31.23 Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
(Initial salary placement is based on related experience)
Length of Work Year
195 days per year
Employment Type
Part Time
Start Date
ASAP
Location
Transportation
Hours
6 hours per day