SCHOOL BUS DRIVER TRAINEE at Mt. Diablo Unified
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
POSITION & QUALIFICATIONS: Under general supervision, operates a school bus transporting students to and from school and on special excursions; performs work of moderate difficulty working under the direction of the driver trainer staff in planning, coordinating and conducting training programs for new bus drivers; performs related work as required. REQUIREMENTS: Knowledge of: ? Motor vehicle regulations ? Safe driving practices Ability to: ? Maintain order under difficult circumstances ? Understand and follow verbal and written instructions ? Maintain good public relations ? Keep records Licenses: ? Possession of a valid California driver’s license Training: The State of California requires twenty hours of classroom training and twenty hours of behind-the-wheel training for school bus drivers. Your training hours will be approximately 6 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. with a thirty minute lunch break. Training hours may vary. Pay during training is $13.11 per hour. Upon completion of training, candidate will take written and performance test with the Highway Patrol. Upon certification, candidate will be placed in the classification of School Bus Driver as follows: 1. Substitute pool - $20.53/hour 2. Substitutes then move to Extra Board Drivers as positions are available. You are then guaranteed a minimum of 20 hours a week with benefits. 3. As positions vacate, Extra Board Drivers move into regular routes which insure a minimum of 25 hours a week with benefits.
------------------------------------------ SELECTION PROCEDURE: Candidates must pass each part of the examination which consists of the following: 1, Candidate’s application package, which must include: application, supplemental questionnaire, 10-year DMV printout (H-6) 10-year work history, will be screened. Incomplete applications will not be considered. 2. Qualified applicants will be invited to an orientation. Applicants who attend the orientation will have an opportunity to sign up for an interview. 3. Prior to the interview time, each applicant will take a written test (similar to a DMV Class C test), sit behind the wheel of the bus and evacuate through the rear emergency exit. Candidates successful in the above areas will proceed to the interview portion of the examination.
- Answers to Supplemental Questions
- DMV Printout
POSITION & QUALIFICATIONS: Under general supervision, operates a school bus transporting students to and from school and on special excursions; performs work of moderate difficulty working under the direction of the driver trainer staff in planning, coordinating and conducting training programs for new bus drivers; performs related work as required. REQUIREMENTS: Knowledge of: ? Motor vehicle regulations ? Safe driving practices Ability to: ? Maintain order under difficult circumstances ? Understand and follow verbal and written instructions ? Maintain good public relations ? Keep records Licenses: ? Possession of a valid California driver’s license Training: The State of California requires twenty hours of classroom training and twenty hours of behind-the-wheel training for school bus drivers. Your training hours will be approximately 6 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. with a thirty minute lunch break. Training hours may vary. Pay during training is $13.11 per hour. Upon completion of training, candidate will take written and performance test with the Highway Patrol. Upon certification, candidate will be placed in the classification of School Bus Driver as follows: 1. Substitute pool - $20.53/hour 2. Substitutes then move to Extra Board Drivers as positions are available. You are then guaranteed a minimum of 20 hours a week with benefits. 3. As positions vacate, Extra Board Drivers move into regular routes which insure a minimum of 25 hours a week with benefits.
------------------------------------------ SELECTION PROCEDURE: Candidates must pass each part of the examination which consists of the following: 1, Candidate’s application package, which must include: application, supplemental questionnaire, 10-year DMV printout (H-6) 10-year work history, will be screened. Incomplete applications will not be considered. 2. Qualified applicants will be invited to an orientation. Applicants who attend the orientation will have an opportunity to sign up for an interview. 3. Prior to the interview time, each applicant will take a written test (similar to a DMV Class C test), sit behind the wheel of the bus and evacuate through the rear emergency exit. Candidates successful in the above areas will proceed to the interview portion of the examination.
- Answers to Supplemental Questions
- DMV Printout
Comments and Other Information
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
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Prior to employment, the applicant will be fingerprinted by the Mt. Diablo Unified School District. Costs incurred are the responsibility of the prospective employee.
Comments and Other Information
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
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Prior to employment, the applicant will be fingerprinted by the Mt. Diablo Unified School District. Costs incurred are the responsibility of the prospective employee.