Custodian/Bus Driver Specialist

Job Summary

Summary Drives a school bus over designated routes for the purpose of transporting students to and from school and on special trips. Provides custodian, grounds keeping, or warehousing services, may assist with assigning routes and trips to optimize use of available drivers, or may become a behind-the-wheel instructor.

Distinguishing Career Features The Bus Driver Specialist is part of a School Bus Driver career path. Specialists may advance from Driver by assuming custodial, grounds keeping, warehousing, food service or other responsibilities. Advancement requires compliance with the stated qualifications and a demonstrated ability to take on duties such as Lead Custodian.

Education and Experience

The position typically requires a high school diploma and 3 years of school bus and related transportation experience. Licenses and Certificates Requires valid Commercial Class A or B Driver’s License with School Bus, Passenger, and Air Brake endorsements; medical examination card; valid California Special Driver Certificate; valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License; and valid CPR and First Aid Certification.

Working Conditions Work is performed in office, servicing station, and highway traffic environments where some safety considerations exist. Pre-Placement Medical Assessment You must be able to pass a post-offer medical assessment. Your appointment is not assured until you have passed the post-offer medical assessment.

$1,000 signing bonus Requirements / Qualifications Requires a high school diploma 3 years of school bus and related transportation experience. Requires valid Commercial Class A or B Driver’s License with School Bus, Passenger, and Air Brake endorsements Medical examination card Valid California Special Driver Certificate Valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License Valid CPR and First Aid Certification 3 Professional References Certificate Copy (California Special Driver (School Bus)) OR Certificate Copy (DL51 Medical Examiners Certificate) CPR/First Aid Certification DMV Printout (DMV H-6 (10 year driving record)) Driver's License Copy (Class B with passenger & air brakes endorsement;)