What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Bus Driver position at Esparto Unified?
Lead Bus Driver at Esparto Unified
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Application Deadline
Until Filled
Date Posted
6/2/2026
Contact
Mechele Coombs
530-787-3446 103
530-787-3446 103
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay dependent on experience
Add'l Salary Info
Range 9 Classified Salary Schedule - $28.71 - $46.75 Depending on Experience
Length of Work Year
210 Work Days
Employment Type
Full Time
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under direction of the CBO or Director of Maintenance, Operations, Transportation and Facilities, plans, organizes, and oversees the operations of the district's pupil transportation program, operates a school bus over designated routes to transport school children, and performs other related work as directed or required.
Requirements / Qualifications
REQUIRED Possession of a valid California Class A or B Commercial Driver's License with a "P" and "S" endorsement and School Bus Certificate. Must provide evidence of insurability-current H-6 DMV report. Must be able to pass a Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance, Drug Testing Clearance, and TB Test. Must have a current medical certificate and a valid First Aid certificate. Must possess a valid California Department of Ed. School Bus Driver Instructor Card.
Requirements / Qualifications
REQUIRED Possession of a valid California Class A or B Commercial Driver's License with a "P" and "S" endorsement and School Bus Certificate. Must provide evidence of insurability-current H-6 DMV report. Must be able to pass a Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance, Drug Testing Clearance, and TB Test. Must have a current medical certificate and a valid First Aid certificate. Must possess a valid California Department of Ed. School Bus Driver Instructor Card.
Comments and Other Information
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Education: High School diploma or equivalent
Experience: Five years experience in the driving of school buses; two years experience in overseeing bus drivers or in assisting in such responsibilities.
Knowledge of:
Principles and practices for the safe driving of school buses; knowledge of the services needed to keep school buses in operating condition; knowledge of the roads of Yolo County; good personnel practices.
Ability To:
Ability to plan, organize, oversee, and coordinate the work of other bus drivers; ability to prepare and present oral and written reports; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with bus drivers, the supervisor, school administrators and others contacted on the job; ability to coordinate and schedule field trips requests utilizing computerized trip management software. Ability to arrange for the training of and train of bus drivers in safe driving practices; ability to prepare concise reports on pupil transportation program as required; ability to operate a school bus exercising good judgment and extreme caution; maintain order among students on a school bus; learn a designated bus route, bus stops, and district traffic hazards; follow written and oral directions; maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
The interview committee shall also consider each applicant's ability to direct work of subordinates including, but not limited to, interpersonal skills in the work setting.
Employment appointments are contingent upon final approval by the Board of Trustees pursuant to District policy and applicable law.
The Esparto Unified School District is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in district programs and activities. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination against an individual or group based on one, or a combination of two or more, protected characteristics, which include, but may not be limited to, race or ethnicity; ancestry; color; ethnic group identification; nationality; national origin; immigration status; sex; sexual orientation; sex stereotypes; gender; gender identity; gender expression; religion; religious creed; age; disability; medical condition; genetic information; pregnancy, false pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, or related conditions or recovery; reproductive health decision-making; breastfeeding or related medical conditions; parental, marital, and family status; and veteran or military status; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Christelle Forzaglia, Title IX Coordinator, 26675 Plainfield St. Esparto, CA 95627-2192 530-787-3446 cforzaglia@eusdk12.org; Javier Macias, 504 Coordinator & Title Il Coordinator, 17923 Stephens St. Madison, CA 95653 530-787-3165 jmacias@eusdk12.org.
Comments and Other Information
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Education: High School diploma or equivalent
Experience: Five years experience in the driving of school buses; two years experience in overseeing bus drivers or in assisting in such responsibilities.
Knowledge of:
Principles and practices for the safe driving of school buses; knowledge of the services needed to keep school buses in operating condition; knowledge of the roads of Yolo County; good personnel practices.
Ability To:
Ability to plan, organize, oversee, and coordinate the work of other bus drivers; ability to prepare and present oral and written reports; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with bus drivers, the supervisor, school administrators and others contacted on the job; ability to coordinate and schedule field trips requests utilizing computerized trip management software. Ability to arrange for the training of and train of bus drivers in safe driving practices; ability to prepare concise reports on pupil transportation program as required; ability to operate a school bus exercising good judgment and extreme caution; maintain order among students on a school bus; learn a designated bus route, bus stops, and district traffic hazards; follow written and oral directions; maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
The interview committee shall also consider each applicant's ability to direct work of subordinates including, but not limited to, interpersonal skills in the work setting.
Employment appointments are contingent upon final approval by the Board of Trustees pursuant to District policy and applicable law.
The Esparto Unified School District is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in district programs and activities. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination against an individual or group based on one, or a combination of two or more, protected characteristics, which include, but may not be limited to, race or ethnicity; ancestry; color; ethnic group identification; nationality; national origin; immigration status; sex; sexual orientation; sex stereotypes; gender; gender identity; gender expression; religion; religious creed; age; disability; medical condition; genetic information; pregnancy, false pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, or related conditions or recovery; reproductive health decision-making; breastfeeding or related medical conditions; parental, marital, and family status; and veteran or military status; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Christelle Forzaglia, Title IX Coordinator, 26675 Plainfield St. Esparto, CA 95627-2192 530-787-3446 cforzaglia@eusdk12.org; Javier Macias, 504 Coordinator & Title Il Coordinator, 17923 Stephens St. Madison, CA 95653 530-787-3165 jmacias@eusdk12.org.
- CalPERS Retirement Benefits
Salary : $29 - $47