Lead Bus Driver

Lead Bus Driver at Los Alamitos Unified

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Application Deadline

10/28/2026 4:00 PM Pacific

Date Posted

10/15/2026

Contact

Mary McCulloch

Number of Openings

1

Salary

Pay Range

$29.24 - $35.51 Per Hour

Length of Work Year

12

Employment Type

Full Time

Job Summary

Job Summary

BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of the Director of Facilities, Maintenance, Operations and Transportation or his/her designee, plan, schedule, and coordinate daily adjustments to bus routes and the District's pupil transportation program; assign bus drivers to designated routes, special events, and field trips; dispatch drivers and equipment; provide clerical support; transport students to and from school, special events, and on field trips; and perform a variety of other job-related duties as assigned.

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Requirements / Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: -Any combination equivalent to: High School Graduation, GED, or Certificate of Completion and three years bus driving experience and a safe driving record. -Experience in a position that demonstrates comprehension/familiarity with the concepts/principles of route formation and dispatching procedures and techniques is preferred.

LICENSES & OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Class A or Class B California Driver s License with passenger endorsement; Bus Driver Certificate issued by the California Highway Patrol; incumbents must be able to pass and maintain a First Aid test issued by the California Highway Patrol or American Red Cross (if the CHP test is waived); and have a valid medical examiner's certificate as required by the Department of Transportation. Maintain clear drug and alcohol screenings.

Requirements / Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: -Any combination equivalent to: High School Graduation, GED, or Certificate of Completion and three years bus driving experience and a safe driving record. -Experience in a position that demonstrates comprehension/familiarity with the concepts/principles of route formation and dispatching procedures and techniques is preferred.

LICENSES & OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Class A or Class B California Driver s License with passenger endorsement; Bus Driver Certificate issued by the California Highway Patrol; incumbents must be able to pass and maintain a First Aid test issued by the California Highway Patrol or American Red Cross (if the CHP test is waived); and have a valid medical examiner's certificate as required by the Department of Transportation. Maintain clear drug and alcohol screenings.

Comments and Other Information

1 Vacancy-40 per week, 12 months per year

Comments and Other Information

1 Vacancy-40 per week, 12 months per year

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