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Dispatcher (Open) at Kern County Superintendent of Schools

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Application Deadline

10/21/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Date Posted

8/27/2026

Contact

Anisa Hernandez

636-4391

Number of Openings

1

Salary

Pay Range

$5,042 - $6,089 Monthly

Add l Salary Info

$5,042 -$6,089 per month. Maximum entry level for external candidates is $5, 536 per month. Salary step placement is based upon Rules of the Personnel Commission.

Length of Work Year

8 hours per day / 12 months per year

Employment Type

Full Time

Work Schedule

8 hours per day / 12 months per year

Benefits

Holiday, sick leave and vacation benefits provided. Medical, dental, vision, and counseling plans provided for employee and family. Prepaid life insurance policy provided for the employee. Employees of this office are not covered by Social Security, but do have mandatory retirement coverage with California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS).

Job Summary

Job Summary

Under general direction of the Transportation Operations Manager, dispatch bus routes in accordance with assigned schedules and applicable laws, regulation and policy.

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Requirements / Qualifications

• Education: High school education or any combination of training and experience equivalent to completion of the 12th grade. • Experience: Five years of pupil transportation experience. • License Requirement: Must possess valid Class A or B California Drivers License and school bus drivers certificate ("no restrictions" preferred). Attach any documents that you feel will help demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications listed above (i.e. resume, transcript, diploma). Documents you wish to attach should be uploaded via EDJOIN by the filing deadline in order to be considered in the hiring process (pertains to current employees also). A scanner to upload required documents is available in the Human Resources office located at 1330 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93301. • The documents will be scanned and emailed to the candidate. It is the candidate's responsibility to attach all documents to the EDJOIN application by the filing deadline. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
• Certification (School Bus Drivers Certificate)
• Driver s License Copy (Class A or B California Drivers License)

Requirements / Qualifications

• Education: High school education or any combination of training and experience equivalent to completion of the 12th grade. • Experience: Five years of pupil transportation experience. • License Requirement: Must possess valid Class A or B California Drivers License and school bus drivers certificate ("no restrictions" preferred). Attach any documents that you feel will help demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications listed above (i.e. resume, transcript, diploma). Documents you wish to attach should be uploaded via EDJOIN by the filing deadline in order to be considered in the hiring process (pertains to current employees also). A scanner to upload required documents is available in the Human Resources office located at 1330 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93301. • The documents will be scanned and emailed to the candidate. It is the candidate's responsibility to attach all documents to the EDJOIN application by the filing deadline. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
• Certification (School Bus Drivers Certificate)
• Driver s License Copy (Class A or B California Drivers License)

Comments and Other Information

IMPORTANT COMMENTS: • Current employees: Please email Anisa Hernandez at ahernandez@kern.org with any questions regarding the required documents. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: A preplacement medical assessment is a condition of employment after all other job conditions have been met. A substance abuse test, at office expense, is required prior to employment. Some positions may require proof of privately owned automobile insurance and the possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle operator's license. Fingerprint clearance by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice is a condition of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met. Must present verification of completion of Child Abuse Mandated Reporter training or obtain verification within six (6) weeks of hire and annually thereafter, as required by the California Child Abuse Neglect Reporting Act. This position has a probationary period of six months or 130 days in paid service, whichever is longer "The Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital or parental status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics".

Comments and Other Information

IMPORTANT COMMENTS: • Current employees: Please email Anisa Hernandez at ahernandez@kern.org with any questions regarding the required documents. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: A preplacement medical assessment is a condition of employment after all other job conditions have been met. A substance abuse test, at office expense, is required prior to employment. Some positions may require proof of privately owned automobile insurance and the possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle operator's license. Fingerprint clearance by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice is a condition of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met. Must present verification of completion of Child Abuse Mandated Reporter training or obtain verification within six (6) weeks of hire and annually thereafter, as required by the California Child Abuse Neglect Reporting Act. This position has a probationary period of six months or 130 days in paid service, whichever is longer "The Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital or parental status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics".

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