| Location | bonsall, CA |
| Salary | $24.76–$27.30 Per Hour |
Bus Driver at Bonsall Unified School District
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Application Deadline
8/12/2026 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
8/6/2026
Contact
Penny Rodriguez
7606315200 1022
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$24.76 - $27.30 Per Hour
Add l Salary Info
Classified Salary Schedule, Range 14
Length of Work Year
10 Months
Employment Type
Full Time
Job Summary
Job Summary
School Bus Drivers drive any type and size of school bus that may be operated by the school district for the transportation of passengers on regularly scheduled routes.
Job Description / Essential Elements: Print
BONSALL UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT
TITLE: BUS DRIVER
DEPARTMENT: TRANSPORTATION
REPORTS TO: TRANSPORTATION COORDINATOR
WORK HOURS: 6 AM - 9 AM AND 1:40 PM - 4:40 PM
WORK YEAR: 10 MONTHS
SALARY RANGE: RANGE 14, STEP 1
DEFINITION
Under the supervision of the Assistant Superintendent of Business Services, drive a school bus over designated routes for the purpose of transporting students and to do related work as required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Any combination equivalent to completion of the eighth grade and possession of valid licenses and certifications as stated in Licenses and Requirements below.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Drives a school bus daily over designated routes in accordance with time schedules; picks up and discharges students; escorts students across streets or roadways stopping traffic as necessary; may transport students and teachers on field trips to various locations, making departure and arrival times as scheduled; may service buses with fuel; checks vehicles daily to maintain safe operating conditions; cleans windshields and headlights; may wash and wax vehicles; advises mechanics of necessary repairs; attends scheduled meetings and safety programs; maintains order among students on buses; follows District policies regarding discipline of students and contact with parents and the public; reports incidents which affect the safety of pupils.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of safe driving practices; knowledge of provisions of the California Vehicle Code and the Education Code applicable to the operation of vehicles in transporting students; knowledge of first aid practices; ability to drive a school bus safely and efficiently; ability to maintain order among students on a school bus; ability to recognize malfunctions in equipment and take appropriate action; ability to learn a designated bus route, including stops and traffic hazards; ability to maintain simple records; ability to follow oral and written directions; ability to work cooperatively with others.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Must possess:
Requirements / Qualifications
Please ensure the following items are uploaded and attached to your application before submitting: - Resume - Letter of Introduction - Three (3) current letters of recommendation - Copy of a valid California Special Driver Certificate for School Buses with valid first aid certificate, if required. - Copy of a valid California Class A or B driver s license with passenger endorsement. - Copy of of a valid D.O.T. (Department of Transportation) approved medical certificate. - Proof of safe driving record for the last 3 years is required (California DMV Report will be required if selected to continue in the selection process. Any moving citations or chargeable accidents in the applicant s driving history within 37 calendar months prior to the application date will be evaluated and may be considered disqualifying.) Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Upon offer of employment, the following will be required, at the District s expense: -Negative TB Test -Successful DOJ fingerprint/screening - Pre-employment Physical - Negative Drug Screen
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination of training, experience, and/or education equivalent to one year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience within the last 3 years involving the regular operation of a school bus on public streets and highways.
Requirements / Qualifications
Please ensure the following items are uploaded and attached to your application before submitting: - Resume - Letter of Introduction - Three (3) current letters of recommendation - Copy of a valid California Special Driver Certificate for School Buses with valid first aid certificate, if required. - Copy of a valid California Class A or B driver s license with passenger endorsement. - Copy of of a valid D.O.T. (Department of Transportation) approved medical certificate. - Proof of safe driving record for the last 3 years is required (California DMV Report will be required if selected to continue in the selection process. Any moving citations or chargeable accidents in the applicant s driving history within 37 calendar months prior to the application date will be evaluated and may be considered disqualifying.) Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Upon offer of employment, the following will be required, at the District s expense: -Negative TB Test -Successful DOJ fingerprint/screening - Pre-employment Physical - Negative Drug Screen
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination of training, experience, and/or education equivalent to one year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience within the last 3 years involving the regular operation of a school bus on public streets and highways.
Comments and Other Information
In order to be eligible for consideration, interested candidates must submit the following by the application deadline: Online Application (It is important that you complete the education and experience sections of your application as completely as possible.) Valid CA Class A or B driver s license with passenger endorsement Valid CA Special Driver Certificate for School Buses Valid Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) approved medical certificate SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS May start and end work schedule at various times; may work single split and extended splits; may work late shifts; may be assigned varied spot times and locations; may be on duty during lunch period. NOTE: Safety-sensitive job class. Employees in this job class will be subject to random selection for alcohol or controlled substance testing. Employment offer is contingent on criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance, Tuberculosis Clearance, and Pre-placement medical examination, including drug testing.
Comments and Other Information
In order to be eligible for consideration, interested candidates must submit the following by the application deadline: Online Application (It is important that you complete the education and experience sections of your application as completely as possible.) Valid CA Class A or B driver s license with passenger endorsement Valid CA Special Driver Certificate for School Buses Valid Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) approved medical certificate SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS May start and end work schedule at various times; may work single split and extended splits; may work late shifts; may be assigned varied spot times and locations; may be on duty during lunch period. NOTE: Safety-sensitive job class. Employees in this job class will be subject to random selection for alcohol or controlled substance testing. Employment offer is contingent on criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance, Tuberculosis Clearance, and Pre-placement medical examination, including drug testing.
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