Bus Driver Trainee (0.75 FTE) - 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) Working hours: 6:30 AM - 9:30 AM 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM 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
Until Filled
Date Posted
10/22/2026
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
194
Employment Type
Part Time
Start Date
ASAP
Location
Transportation
Hours
6 hours per day