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School Bus Driver

Apple Valley Unified School District
Apple Valley, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/28/2026 CLOSED ON 5/20/2026

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School Bus Driver at Apple Valley Unified School District

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Application Deadline

Until Filled

Date Posted
12/9/2025
Contact
Rosa Rios
(760) 247-8001 ext. 20721
Number of Openings
Not Specified
Salary
Pay Range
Range 30 (Step 1) $26.31 - (Step 5) $31.97 Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
New hires outside of our district will automatically be placed on Step 1, regardless of experience.
Length of Work Year
10 month, 181 base duty days
Employment Type
Full and Part Time

Job Summary

Job Summary

PLEASE NOTE: There will be mandatory testing for this position. **THIS POSTING IS TO ESTABLISH AN ELIGIBILITY LIST THAT WILL BE USED TO FILL ANY SUBSTITUTE POSITIONS AS WELL AS ANY FUTURE VACANCIES THAT OPEN WITHIN THE NEXT SIX MONTHS** Permanent positions are scheduled Monday - Friday, working every day of the school year that students are on campus.

Requirements / Qualifications

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AS EVERYTHING BELOW IS REQUIRED TO APPLY: Required on Application 1. Completed Edjoin Application - ALL Fields Completed - Incomplete applications will be disqualified 2. Graduation from High School or Equivalent 3. Contact information for three (3) Professional References: current/former supervisors/coworkers (MUST be provided on application in Professional References section) - please include email addresses Required to be Uploaded in Attachments 1. Current DMV K4 printout upon completion of application. (no older than 30 days) / must possess Valid Class B license (see link provided under "Apply" button for DMV website) 2. Valid ADULT/PEDIATRIC First Aid and CPR Certification required: NO online courses; NO BLS (basic life support) cards, MUST include Pediatric (Child) training* OR CHP Equivalent *can upload proof of registration in an upcoming, in-person CPR/First Aid class in lieu of card 3. School Bus Driver’s Certificate issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles 4. Current DMV Medical Certificate issued by a Health Care Professional **Submitting documents that appear to be altered, falsified, or manipulated may disqualify applicants from the current recruitment and from future employment opportunities with AVUSD.** Preferred Qualifications 1. Resumes encouraged but not required 2. One year (1) experience in the operation of a school bus or other large motor vehicle preferred. REQUIRED UPON HIRE - DO NOT UPLOAD WITH APPLICATION 1. Certificate stating freedom from tuberculosis 2. Current Class B License 3. Copy of current T-01 training card

***Must meet minimum requirements per the job description. Applicants are encouraged to review the entire job description before applying.*** A completed application and all required documentation MUST be submitted in order to be considered and to move forward in the hiring process. *Employees selected to move forward must have an evaluation in good standing and not be currently under any disciplinary action. Please note that all required documentation must be attached to your application in order to be considered to move forward in the hiring process. ***Failure to attach all documentation will result in your application being screened out of the process.*** Candidates selected are required to receive DMV clearance before beginning work. Employees must be physically and mentally able to perform the essential duties of the position without hazard to themselves or others.

  • Certification (School Bus Driver certificate issued by CHP/DMV)
  • CPR/First Aid Certification (NO ONLINE COURSES; NO BLS CARDS; MUST INCLUDE PEDIATRIC TRAINING)
  • DMV Printout (DMV K-4/H-6 printout(no older than 30 days) - please see link on job posting)
  • Health (Current DMV Medical Certificate issued by a Health Care Professional)

Requirements / Qualifications

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AS EVERYTHING BELOW IS REQUIRED TO APPLY: Required on Application 1. Completed Edjoin Application - ALL Fields Completed - Incomplete applications will be disqualified 2. Graduation from High School or Equivalent 3. Contact information for three (3) Professional References: current/former supervisors/coworkers (MUST be provided on application in Professional References section) - please include email addresses Required to be Uploaded in Attachments 1. Current DMV K4 printout upon completion of application. (no older than 30 days) / must possess Valid Class B license (see link provided under "Apply" button for DMV website) 2. Valid ADULT/PEDIATRIC First Aid and CPR Certification required: NO online courses; NO BLS (basic life support) cards, MUST include Pediatric (Child) training* OR CHP Equivalent *can upload proof of registration in an upcoming, in-person CPR/First Aid class in lieu of card 3. School Bus Driver’s Certificate issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles 4. Current DMV Medical Certificate issued by a Health Care Professional **Submitting documents that appear to be altered, falsified, or manipulated may disqualify applicants from the current recruitment and from future employment opportunities with AVUSD.** Preferred Qualifications 1. Resumes encouraged but not required 2. One year (1) experience in the operation of a school bus or other large motor vehicle preferred. REQUIRED UPON HIRE - DO NOT UPLOAD WITH APPLICATION 1. Certificate stating freedom from tuberculosis 2. Current Class B License 3. Copy of current T-01 training card

***Must meet minimum requirements per the job description. Applicants are encouraged to review the entire job description before applying.*** A completed application and all required documentation MUST be submitted in order to be considered and to move forward in the hiring process. *Employees selected to move forward must have an evaluation in good standing and not be currently under any disciplinary action. Please note that all required documentation must be attached to your application in order to be considered to move forward in the hiring process. ***Failure to attach all documentation will result in your application being screened out of the process.*** Candidates selected are required to receive DMV clearance before beginning work. Employees must be physically and mentally able to perform the essential duties of the position without hazard to themselves or others.

  • Certification (School Bus Driver certificate issued by CHP/DMV)
  • CPR/First Aid Certification (NO ONLINE COURSES; NO BLS CARDS; MUST INCLUDE PEDIATRIC TRAINING)
  • DMV Printout (DMV K-4/H-6 printout(no older than 30 days) - please see link on job posting)
  • Health (Current DMV Medical Certificate issued by a Health Care Professional)

Comments and Other Information

Please note, the only form of communication you will receive throughout the recruiting and hiring process will be through email. It is your responsibility to check your email for any upcoming testing and/or interview dates. We recommend applicants check their emails at least once a day. Problems with your online application should be directed to EdJoin at 888-900-8945 or email edjoinhelpdesk@sjcoe.net.

Comments and Other Information


Please note, the only form of communication you will receive throughout the recruiting and hiring process will be through email. It is your responsibility to check your email for any upcoming testing and/or interview dates. We recommend applicants check their emails at least once a day. Problems with your online application should be directed to EdJoin at 888-900-8945 or email edjoinhelpdesk@sjcoe.net.
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