What are the responsibilities and job description for the BUS DRIVER position at Covina-Valley Unified School District?
BUS DRIVER at Covina-Valley Unified School District
Application Deadline
9/10/2026 11:01 AM Pacific
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Number of Openings
Salary
$4,454.65 - $5,417.52 Monthly
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Requirements / Qualifications
There is one full-time, school year, permanent positions in the Transportation Department. The eligibility list established from this recruitment will also be used to fill future vacancies and Substitute/Temporary positions for up to six months. This is a fully benefited position. The Position: Under general supervision, safely operate a school bus over designated routes in transporting school children; perform general unskilled maintenance work on buses; and perform related work as required.
Required Qualifications: Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school and sufficient training and experience. One year of experience in the operation of a bus is preferred. Must have an appropriate California operator's license issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles, a valid California Class A or B license with passenger endorsement/air brakes, a valid First Aid Certificate which complies with VC 12522(c) if First Aid test is waived at CHP, a valid DL-51 Medical Card, able to qualify for and maintain insurability by the District liability insurance carrier standards, be in compliance with Federal law regarding drug-free status, a valid California School Bus Certificate-zero restrictions preferred: Applicants may be considered for hire without a Transit Type I school bus certificate with automatic transmission and air brakes under the condition that they must be upgraded to a zero restriction certificate (manual transmission modulated air system) within one year of hire date. Selection Procedure: The selection process will consist of a written exam and a qualifications appraisal interview (each weighted 50%).
- Certificate Copy (School Bus Driver)
- DMV Printout (No older than 30 days)
- Driver's License Copy
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three, no older than a year, signed and dated)
- Proof of HS Graduation
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
There is one full-time, school year, permanent positions in the Transportation Department. The eligibility list established from this recruitment will also be used to fill future vacancies and Substitute/Temporary positions for up to six months. This is a fully benefited position. The Position: Under general supervision, safely operate a school bus over designated routes in transporting school children; perform general unskilled maintenance work on buses; and perform related work as required.
Required Qualifications: Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school and sufficient training and experience. One year of experience in the operation of a bus is preferred. Must have an appropriate California operator's license issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles, a valid California Class A or B license with passenger endorsement/air brakes, a valid First Aid Certificate which complies with VC 12522(c) if First Aid test is waived at CHP, a valid DL-51 Medical Card, able to qualify for and maintain insurability by the District liability insurance carrier standards, be in compliance with Federal law regarding drug-free status, a valid California School Bus Certificate-zero restrictions preferred: Applicants may be considered for hire without a Transit Type I school bus certificate with automatic transmission and air brakes under the condition that they must be upgraded to a zero restriction certificate (manual transmission modulated air system) within one year of hire date. Selection Procedure: The selection process will consist of a written exam and a qualifications appraisal interview (each weighted 50%).
- Certificate Copy (School Bus Driver)
- DMV Printout (No older than 30 days)
- Driver's License Copy
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three, no older than a year, signed and dated)
- Proof of HS Graduation
- Resume
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