Custodian / Bus Driver - Soledad High School - 2026/2027 School Year at Soledad Unified School District
About the Employer
VISION STATEMENT Soledad Unified School District students will demonstrate high levels of literacy in all academic fields, use effective thinking and productive organizational skills, show positive and healthy personal and civic responsibility, express the ability to be both independent and cooperative, appreciate diverse cultures, and develop meaningful and rewarding social relationships. Our students will achieve their best and be a source of pride for themselves, their parents, their community, and the world. MISSION STATEMENT The results of the Soledad Unified School District’s efforts will be evidenced by: Students: Increasing levels of success on standards based achievement measures. Staff: Employing and retaining administrators, teachers and support staff who are highly-qualified, dedicated, and effective, holding themselves and students to high personal and academic expectations and demonstrating continuous self improvement that drives program and student success. Educational Program: Providing a vigorous, high-quality, engaging and targeted educational program that prepares our diverse students to meet or exceed district and state standards, and state and national performance targets that teach the skills to inspire students to be life-long learners, and support success in higher education, employment, citizenship, and family life. Facilities, equipment, and materials: Providing safe and secure facilities that are clean and well-maintained, well- planned and state-of-the-art with a sufficient number of current textbooks and instructional materials that are aligned to standards. Learning environment: Maintaining a learning environment that is caring, nurturing, and positive, and that demonstrates trust, respect, and tolerance among all the schools’ stakeholders. Strategic partnerships: Establishing and maintaining partnerships with community, business, government leaders, and post secondary institutions that secure and maximize resources and talents.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under general supervision of the Director of Maintenance, Operations, and Transportation or designee and the direction of the School Site Principal, performs general cleaning and custodial functions at a designated site(s); responsible for assuring that assigned site location(s) is safe and secure; operates a school bus in a safe manner at all times to transport students over designated routes and to special events. BUSDRIVER TRAINING PROGRAM: An employee hired into a Custodian/Bus Driver position is required to enter into a training program and obtain the required license within six (6) months from the date of hire, if the employee is not already licensed. During the training program and for six (6) months following certification, a Custodian/Bus Driver shall be paid at Range 14. Upon completion of six (6) months of service as a fully trained and licensed school bus driver, the Custodian/Bus Driver shall be paid at Range 15, retroactively, according to the terms of the CSEA contract.
Requirements / Qualifications
Licenses and Certifications: • Valid Class B-P California Operator’s License • California Special Driver’s certificate issued every five (5) years by the California Highway Patrol • Valid Medical DL 51 Certificate • Valid First Aid Certificate BUSDRIVER TRAINING PROGRAM: An employee hired into a Custodian/Bus Driver position is required to enter into a training program and obtain the required license within six (6) months from the date of hire, if the employee is not already licensed. During the training program and for six (6) months following certification, a Custodian/Bus Driver shall be paid at Range 14. Upon completion of six (6) months of service as a fully trained and licensed school bus driver, the Custodian/Bus Driver shall be paid at Range 15, retroactively, according to the terms of the CSEA contract.
Position offers great benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage paid for employee, vacation time after meeting the 6 month probationary period, and CalPERS retirement.
- Letter of Introduction (On your letter indicate the work location preference)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (3)
- Proof of HS Graduation (May provide upon hire )
- Resume
- TB Screening Result
Requirements / Qualifications
Licenses and Certifications: • Valid Class B-P California Operator’s License • California Special Driver’s certificate issued every five (5) years by the California Highway Patrol • Valid Medical DL 51 Certificate • Valid First Aid Certificate BUSDRIVER TRAINING PROGRAM: An employee hired into a Custodian/Bus Driver position is required to enter into a training program and obtain the required license within six (6) months from the date of hire, if the employee is not already licensed. During the training program and for six (6) months following certification, a Custodian/Bus Driver shall be paid at Range 14. Upon completion of six (6) months of service as a fully trained and licensed school bus driver, the Custodian/Bus Driver shall be paid at Range 15, retroactively, according to the terms of the CSEA contract.
Position offers great benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage paid for employee, vacation time after meeting the 6 month probationary period, and CalPERS retirement.
- Letter of Introduction (On your letter indicate the work location preference)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (3)
- Proof of HS Graduation (May provide upon hire )
- Resume
- TB Screening Result
Comments and Other Information
Must pass DOJ clearance and Drug test upon hire
In house employees do not need to provide high school diploma or TB Test
This position includes Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits for employee. Vacation Days
*If emp does not have Bus Lic: Emp will begin at Range 9. Lic should be obtained
within the 6 month probationary period, emp will then promote to range 10
In addition to salary, the district makes an annual contribution Benefits for the position: Paid medical/dental/vision = District's annual contribution $12,604
Comments and Other Information
Must pass DOJ clearance and Drug test upon hire
In house employees do not need to provide high school diploma or TB Test
This position includes Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits for employee. Vacation Days
*If emp does not have Bus Lic: Emp will begin at Range 9. Lic should be obtained
within the 6 month probationary period, emp will then promote to range 10
In addition to salary, the district makes an annual contribution Benefits for the position: Paid medical/dental/vision = District's annual contribution $12,604
Application Deadline
9/18/2026 4:45 PM Pacific
Date Posted
8/7/2026
Contact
Letty Diaz
8316783950 ext.7030
8316783950 ext.7030
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$18.90 - $24.12 Per Hour
$18.90 - $24.12 Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
The district makes an annual contribution Benefits for the position of $12,604; Salary Schedule A, Range 10 w/Bus Lic $18.80 - $24.00 (Custodian/Bus Driver) /Salary Schedule A, Range 9 w/out Bus Lic $18.34 - $23.41 (Custodian)**
Length of Work Year
12 Months,(8hrs per day) 2 pm - 10 pm
Employment Type
Full Time
Work Schedule
2:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Work Location
Soledad High School (POS#429)
Work Hours
2:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Work Location
Main Street Middle School (POS#825) Work Schedule: 2:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.