Bus Driver Trainee Program

Bus Driver Trainee Program at Coachella Valley Unified School District

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Application Deadline

7/1/2026 4:30 PM Pacific

Date Posted

6/23/2026

Contact

Diana Aguilar

7608481083

Number of Openings

Not Specified

Salary

Single Rate

$17.90 Per Hour

Add l Salary Info

Classified Salary Schedule Step 19A $17.90

Length of Work Year

40-60 hours total (3.5 hours per day)

Employment Type

Part Time

POSTING MAY BE EXTENDED OR CLOSED ONCE FILLED

Transportation Department

About the Employer

Coachella Valley Unified School District covers more than 1,200 square miles of mostly rural desert terrain, serving the communities of Coachella, Thermal, Mecca, Oasis, Indio, and the Salton Sea. The district currently operates fifteen elementary schools, three middle schools, three comprehensive high schools, one continuation high school, and one adult school. Coachella Valley Unified School District has a growing reputation for innovative programs and outstanding staff. Coachella Valley Unified School District has a large Latino and English Learner population that has made tremendous improvements in student achievement in the past few years. We are proud of the accomplishments of our students, teachers, staff, parents and the community that has made that achievement possible. Our district faces some very tough challenges in educating the children of the Coachella Valley. We remain convinced that we can and will continue to improve our educational outcomes so that more of our students go on to college and become respected and respectful members of our diverse global society. Education is the ticket to the future and we are working diligently to make sure that we provide students with opportunities to excel and to prosper.

Requirements / Qualifications

1. It is understood that the duration of this Trainee position will be the mandatory forty (40) hours required by law. However, at the discretion of the Director of Transportation that duration may be lengthened on the ability of the trainee to qualify for and obtain the appropriate license(s). 2. The pay for this position is 19/A on the Classified Salary Schedule, except for bargaining unit members receiving this training who remain at their regular rate of pay. 3. The hours/days of assigned training shall be scheduled by the Director of Transportation or in the Director's absence, a management designee. 4. The hire date to the classification of Bus Driver, for purposes of determining bus driver seniority, shall be the first day of licensed, paid service as a CVUSD bargaining unit Bus Driver. Trainee hours do not count toward bus driver seniority. 5. It is understood that the district may solicit applicants for a Trainee position and pay them the appropriate salary as listed above without their being any available permanent position. Said Trainee may be used as a substitute bus driver and shall be afforded preferential hiring over outside candidates for any vacant bargaining unit Bus Driver positions when such vacancies exist. 6. In the event a licensed bargaining unit member serves out of class as a Bus Driver, the unit member shall receive out of class pay as a Driver.

Tentative Training Dates: TBD Requirements: Must pass background check Must have good driving record Must be at least 21 years of age to apply Class B commercial learner permit will need to be obtained (Obtained at DMV) to complete behind the wheel training Medical certificate will need to be completed to complete behind the wheel training All candidates offered a position will need to submit the following documents prior to hire: TB clearance (dated within 6 months) Fingerprint Clearance *Pass District Test BLANK/INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

• DMV Printout (Within the last 6 months)
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two (2) Letters dated within the last 12 months signed )
• Proof of HS Graduation (Proof of HS Graduation or Equivalent if Available (not required))
• Resume

Requirements / Qualifications

1. It is understood that the duration of this Trainee position will be the mandatory forty (40) hours required by law. However, at the discretion of the Director of Transportation that duration may be lengthened on the ability of the trainee to qualify for and obtain the appropriate license(s). 2. The pay for this position is 19/A on the Classified Salary Schedule, except for bargaining unit members receiving this training who remain at their regular rate of pay. 3. The hours/days of assigned training shall be scheduled by the Director of Transportation or in the Director's absence, a management designee. 4. The hire date to the classification of Bus Driver, for purposes of determining bus driver seniority, shall be the first day of licensed, paid service as a CVUSD bargaining unit Bus Driver. Trainee hours do not count toward bus driver seniority. 5. It is understood that the district may solicit applicants for a Trainee position and pay them the appropriate salary as listed above without their being any available permanent position. Said Trainee may be used as a substitute bus driver and shall be afforded preferential hiring over outside candidates for any vacant bargaining unit Bus Driver positions when such vacancies exist. 6. In the event a licensed bargaining unit member serves out of class as a Bus Driver, the unit member shall receive out of class pay as a Driver.

Tentative Training Dates: TBD Requirements: Must pass background check Must have good driving record Must be at least 21 years of age to apply Class B commercial learner permit will need to be obtained (Obtained at DMV) to complete behind the wheel training Medical certificate will need to be completed to complete behind the wheel training All candidates offered a position will need to submit the following documents prior to hire: TB clearance (dated within 6 months) Fingerprint Clearance *Pass District Test BLANK/INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

• DMV Printout (Within the last 6 months)
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two (2) Letters dated within the last 12 months signed )
• Proof of HS Graduation (Proof of HS Graduation or Equivalent if Available (not required))
• Resume

Comments and Other Information

Non-DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX, RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN OR HANDICAP (FEDERAL REGULATION, TITLE IX) The Coachella Valley Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education and in employment and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, ethnicity, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, immigration status, marital status, national origin, parental status, pregnancy status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The Board prohibits, at any district school or school activity, unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying of any student based on the protected characteristics named above. The district assures the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation in District Programs. Complaints of unlawful discrimination are investigated through the Uniform Complaint Policy and Procedures. Complaints alleging noncompliance with this policy of nondiscrimination should be directed to the Civil Rights and Title IX & Compliance Coordinator Michael Tittnich at (760) 848-1081. The District's 504 Coordinator is Julissa Hernandez the Director Student Support Services and can be reached at (760) 848-1156.

Comments and Other Information

Non-DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX, RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN OR HANDICAP (FEDERAL REGULATION, TITLE IX) The Coachella Valley Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education and in employment and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, ethnicity, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, immigration status, marital status, national origin, parental status, pregnancy status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The Board prohibits, at any district school or school activity, unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying of any student based on the protected characteristics named above. The district assures the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation in District Programs. Complaints of unlawful discrimination are investigated through the Uniform Complaint Policy and Procedures. Complaints alleging noncompliance with this policy of nondiscrimination should be directed to the Civil Rights and Title IX & Compliance Coordinator Michael Tittnich at (760) 848-1081. The District's 504 Coordinator is Julissa Hernandez the Director Student Support Services and can be reached at (760) 848-1156.

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