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Substitute Bus Driver

Lakeside Union School District
Bakersfield, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/27/2026

Substitute Bus Driver at Lakeside Union School District

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Application Deadline

Until Filled

Date Posted
4/27/2026
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay dependent on experience
Add'l Salary Info
$20.33-25.83. Placement on the salary schedule will be commensurate with experience and qualifications, as determined by the District Superintendent.
Length of Work Year
261 days
Employment Type
Full and Part Time

Job Summary

Job Summary

Bus drivers safely transport students to and from a variety of school sites. Employees in this classification receive general supervision within a framework of standard policies and procedures. This Job class is responsible for ensuring the safety of all passengers including special education students while operating the assigned bus, and for ensuring the assigned bus is in a safe operating condition at all times. Under supervision of a Supervisor of Maintenance, Operations and Transportation, performs a variety of general cleaning tasks and/or assist in the preparation and serving of food in an assigned school, perform routine grounds maintenance, and gardening work.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Valid Class B California Driver License • Valid California School Bus Certificate DL 45 • Safe driving record which meets the County Office of Education's insurance requirements • Valid Medical Examiner's Certificate DL 51a • High School Diploma • Experience preferred • Completed application • Other documents may be requested

The Lakeside Union School District (LUSD) accepts employment applications exclusively through Edjoin.org. First time users will need to develop a username and password. All candidates not currently employed with the district must file a completed application and resume. In-House applicants only need to complete the Attachments and Signature links which can be found on the right side of the application. Please see your site administration for assistance.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Valid Class B California Driver License • Valid California School Bus Certificate DL 45 • Safe driving record which meets the County Office of Education's insurance requirements • Valid Medical Examiner's Certificate DL 51a • High School Diploma • Experience preferred • Completed application • Other documents may be requested

The Lakeside Union School District (LUSD) accepts employment applications exclusively through Edjoin.org. First time users will need to develop a username and password. All candidates not currently employed with the district must file a completed application and resume. In-House applicants only need to complete the Attachments and Signature links which can be found on the right side of the application. Please see your site administration for assistance.

Comments and Other Information

FMCSA Clearinghouse Registration Notice to Applicants: This position is considered a safety sensitive position by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Effective January 6, 2020, any applicant who wishes to be considered for this position must be registered with the FMCSA Clearinghouse. Regulations require Lakeside Union School District to perform a full query of any individual prior to that person being hired into a safety sensitive position. Regulations also require applicants to provide consent for the full query. Consent for the full query can only be provided via the online Clearinghouse by individuals registered with the Clearinghouse.

Comments and Other Information


FMCSA Clearinghouse Registration Notice to Applicants: This position is considered a safety sensitive position by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Effective January 6, 2020, any applicant who wishes to be considered for this position must be registered with the FMCSA Clearinghouse. Regulations require Lakeside Union School District to perform a full query of any individual prior to that person being hired into a safety sensitive position. Regulations also require applicants to provide consent for the full query. Consent for the full query can only be provided via the online Clearinghouse by individuals registered with the Clearinghouse.
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