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Bus Driver

LYNWOOD ASSOCIATES LTD
Lynwood, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/2/2026
Position Details

JOB OPPORTUNITY: OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND TO ALL LYNWOOD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYEES.

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED (ONLINE ONLY) FROM: AUGUST 3, 2026 - AUGUST 21, 2026, BY 4:30 PM (or sooner).

APPLICATION AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION(S)/CERTIFICATION(S) DEADLINE: AUGUST 21, 2026, BY 4:30 PM (or sooner).

The District reserves the right to close the recruitment process at any time, without prior notice, based on District needs and the applicant pool, regardless of the posted application period. While the position may be advertised for up to 10 days, the posting may be closed earlier if a sufficient number of qualified applications are received or if hiring needs change.

Anticipated Selection Process (which May Be Subject To Change)

The District reserves the right to utilize a flexible pass point (cut off) on any test part to meet the staffing needs as determined by the District

  • PERFORMANCE EXAMINATION: The performance exam portion of the test may have multiple steps which may be administered on different days (50% of total score).
  • ORAL EXAMINATION: The oral examination portion of the test may have multiple steps which may be administered on different days (50% of total score).

PARTICIPATION IN ALL PORTIONS OF THE EXAMINATION PROCESS IS BY OFFICIAL INVITATION ONLY. Candidates who do not participate and successfully pass all parts of the examination process will not be considered for the position.

Position Details And Duties

FULL-TIME POSITION: EIGHT (8) HOURS PER DAY; ELEVEN (11) MONTHS PER YEAR.

Basic Function

The job of Bus Driver is done for the purpose/s of providing support within the student transportation services area with specific responsibilities for transporting students over scheduled routes and/or to/from field trips; and ensuring safety of students during transport, loading and unloading from buses.

This job reports to designated administrator.

Initial/Minimum Qualifications

CLICK HERE FOR THE COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION

Applicants must provide sufficient information to demonstrate that they meet the minimum (initial) qualifications, including the submission of any required certifications and supporting documentation listed below. Failure to provide the required materials or submission of an incomplete application may result in disqualification from further consideration.

Education And Experience

  • Graduation from High School OR General Education Development (GED) equivalent.
  • Six (6) months of experience in a job-related field.
  • Any other combination of education, training, and experience, which demonstrates that the applicant is likely to possess the required skills, knowledge, or abilities, may be considered.

Licenses And Other Requirements

  • Valid California Class B commercial driver's license with passenger and air brake endorsements.
  • Valid California School Bus Driver Certificate.
  • Valid School Bus Driver Medical Certificate.
  • Valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification issued by an authorized agency.
  • Valid First Aid certification issued by an authorized agency.

DOCUMENT SUBMISSION OPTIONS BELOW:Unofficial documents/transcripts will be accepted for initial consideration. If a job offer is extended and accepted, official documents/transcripts will be required for employment processing, if it is not submitted. For more information on required documents, please see “Satisfaction of Initial Qualifications” below.

OPTION 1: Upload and attach all required documentation(s)/certification(s) in its ORIGINAL form to your application upon submission OR e-mail them to esruiz@mylusd.org OR fyoung@mylusd.org by the application closing date. - OR -

OPTION 2: Submit IN-PERSON all required documentation(s)/certification(s) in its ORIGINAL form, to the Human Resources, Classified Personnel department at 11321 Bullis Road, Lynwood, CA by the application closing date (copies will be made).

Applications without supporting documents will be considered incomplete and may be disqualified from further consideration. Foreign Diploma/ Degree/Transcripts must be certified and evaluated to meet the United States equivalency to be considered. ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY THE CLOSING DATE.

Satisfaction Of Initial Qualifications

You must attach the following documentation(s) to your application upon submission:

  • Proof of high school graduation or equivalent (GED), OR highest obtained education (Associate degree or above).
  • Valid Photocopy of your California Class B commercial driver's license with passenger and air brake endorsements.
    • Official Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driving history record WILL BE REQUIRED UPON OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT. You must go in-person to a DMV office to request your official driving record. This is the ONLY way to obtain this official document. The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driving history must be dated within the last thirty (30) days of the employment processing period. A DMV record obtained via the internet or online will NOT be accepted.
  • Valid California School Bus Driver Certificate.
  • Valid School Bus Driver Medical Certificate.
  • Valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification issued by an authorized agency.
  • Valid First Aid certification issued by an authorized agency.
RESOURCES FOR APPLICANTS

First Aid And Cpr Certification

For resources, please Click here for some agencies that are comparable to the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association.

This information is provided as a resource. The Lynwood Unified School District and the Personnel Commission are not affiliated with the American Red Cross or any of its local chapters nor benefit from the advertisement of these classes.

Application and Examination Process

Step 1-application

Please complete and submit an online employment application by selecting the "Apply" button above. Paper applications are not accepted. All applicants are required to complete the Education and/or Work Experience sections of the application. Please note that a resume may not be submitted in lieu of the online application or any of its required sections.

Foreign Diploma/ Degree/ Transcripts

If you received your education outside of the United States, you must have your foreign diploma/degree/transcripts evaluated by a transcript evaluation service that certifies that your degree meets the United States equivalency for consideration. For official consideration, you must evaluate and certify all documents supplied to Classified Personnel to ensure that you meet the initial qualifications. It is the responsibility of the applicant to have their documents evaluated in a timely manner by the closing date for official employment consideration. For more information about organizations that offer this service, you may visit the following: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/foreign-transcript-evaluation-(cl-635)

  • This information is provided as a resource. The Lynwood Unified School District and the Personnel Commission are not affiliated with any of its organizations nor benefit from the advertisement of these services. ***

Step 2-examination (anticipated)

  • Performance Examination (may have multiple steps which may be administered on different days).
  • Oral Examination (may have multiple steps and/or depending upon the number of eligible candidates, the oral exam may be conducted as an oral written exam).

The tentative examination process for this position, which may be subject to modification, will include some form of a(n): application screening, initial qualifications screening, supplemental training and experience application screening, documentation(s)/ certification(s) screening, written examination, performance examination, illustration examination and/or the oral examination process.

Candidates will receive an email notification and/or regular mail of the examination date and time. It is your responsibility, as the candidate to provide the correct contact information by which to be notified. Failure to provide the correct contact information on your application, including not properly filling out any portion of the application correctly or failure to participate in any portion of the examination process will result in termination from the recruitment process.

Examination parts will be weighed according to their relevancy to the job performance criteria.

General Information

ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS:If you require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the examination process, you must submit a written request from your medical provider before your scheduled examination date. Your request will be reviewed to determine eligibility for a reasonable accommodation. For assistance or additional information, please contact the Classified Personnel Department at (310) 886-1600, ext. 8024.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It shall be the policy of the Board of Education that students and employees in the Lynwood Unified School District ("District") shall not be subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying based on the person's actual or perceived race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin or nationality, religion, age, parental status, family status, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex or sexual orientation, ancestry, political affiliation or any other basis protected by federal law, ordinance or regulation, in its educational program(s), recruitment process, application, acceptance, testing, selection and hiring process and employment. For any equal right or opportunity concerns or complaints from employees, please contact the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Title IX and CC of R Title V Compliance Officer (Employees), 11321 Bullis Road, Lynwood, CA 90262, 310-886-1490. Concerned students should contact the Director of Student Services, Title IX and CC R Title V Compliance Officer (Students), 11321 Bullis Road, Lynwood, CA 90262, 310-886-1618.

Sexual Harassment Prevention

The District prohibits harassment on the basis of sex. Sexual harassment consists of any unwelcome sexual favors and other verbal, visual or physical conduct of a sexual nature made by someone from or in the work or educational setting. Please reference Education Code section 212.5 for further information on the topic. Any individual who believes he/she has been subjected to sexual harassment and/or incidents of sexual harassment impacting recruitment, testing, hiring or employment must report the incident to the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Title IX and CC of R Title V Compliance Officer (Employees), 11321 Bullis Road, Lynwood, CA 90262, 310-886-1490 and the Director of Student Services, Title IX and CC or R Title V Compliance Officer (Students), 11321 Bullis Road, Lynwood, CA 90262, 310-886-1618.

Examination Process

Please note that the District reserves the right to add, eliminate or adjust testing steps and/or information on the posting at any time during the position posting and testing process. The process may include, but is not limited to, further testing inclusive of on-the-job testing, recruitment and recruitment extensions, which may be for less than fifteen (15) days after the certification of an eligibility list. As a result, there may be adjustments if reasonable or necessary.

EXAM REVIEW PROCESS

If you would like to review your examination after receiving your test results notice, you must submit the "Examination Review Form" to Classified Personnel within seven (7) working days of the result notice date. You may obtain the "Examination Review Form" from the Classified Personnel department. It is the responsibility of the job applicant to submit the "Examination Review Form" within the designated time frame. If the requirements for the examination review are met, a Classified Personnel will schedule an appointment for the review.

Eligibility List Expiration

Candidates who are successful in all parts of the screening and examination process will be placed on an eligibility list. Typically, an eligibility list for a classification expires after one (1) year (Eligibility lists may be extended beyond one (1) year or expire sooner than one (1) year). Candidates on the expired eligibility list are no longer considered for positions within the classification. If an eligible candidate successfully tests for the same classification before the current eligibility list expires, the eligibility lists will merge and the eligible's most recent examination score will be applied. It is the responsibility of each eligible to know his/her eligibility list status.

License And Certification Requirements

It is the responsibility of the employee to ensure that all licenses and certifications required for this position are up-to-date to remain in the position.

SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION (Personnel Commission Rules & Regulations 50.200.4G/ ED CODE 45277): Some positions may require the ability to speak, read or write a language in addition to English. Such certification and appointment shall be made from among the highest three eligibles.

  • Pay increases: Pay increases annually on July 1 until the top step is reached. Any employee hired or promoted on or before March 31st shall be entitled to a one-step advancement on the following July 1st (PC Rule 700.200.2)
  • Paid Holidays: Up to 14 holidays per year depending on months worked for all classified employees. Additionally, classified staff employees—excluding those who are non-represented—may be eligible for three floating holidays, for a total of 17 holidays per fiscal year.
  • Paid Vacation: Vacation is prorated based on months worked per year (one day is earned per each month worked) and longevity with the District. Please refer to the chart below for vacation rates:

Vacation Chart

1-4 years of service:

12 vacation days (12-month employee);

11 vacation days (11-month employee);

10 vacation days (10-month employee)

5-10 Years Of Service

18 vacation days (12-month employee);

16.5 vacation days (11-month employee);

15 vacation days (10-month employee)

11 years of service:

24 vacation days (12-month employee);

22 vacation days (11-month employee);

20 vacation days (10-month employee)

  • Health Benefits: For positions 20 hours or more per week the following benefits are provided by the District for classified employees: Health, Vision, Dental, and PERS (retirement).
  • Paid Sick Leave: Every regular classified employee, probationary or permanent, can earn paid sick leave credit(s) based on one day for each month in which such employees are in a paid status with the District. Earned, but unused sick leave can accumulate without limit. Full-time classified employees (those who work 8 hours per day, 5 days per week, and 12 months per year) will normally earn twelve (12) days of sick leave credit(s) during each fiscal year.
  • Substitute employees are not entitled to benefits. ***

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PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT: I understand that it is my responsibility as the applicant to submit all required documents and/or certifications to the Classified Personnel Department. These materials must be attached to this application at the time of submission or delivered in person by the closing date. *** THIS REQUIREMENT ALSO APPLIES TO ALL PAST AND CURRENT LYNWOOD USD EMPLOYEES ***

  • I acknowledge that I have read and understand the above statement and agree to adhere to its requirements.

02

Initial Qualifications--work Experience

How many years of job-related experience do you have? (All experience is subject to independent verification of its accuracy. Your Work Experience must demonstrate that you meet the Initial Qualifications for the position. A resume may NOT be submitted in lieu of the online application or any of its required sections.).

  • I do not have any job-related work experience.
  • Less than 6 months
  • More than 6 months

03

INITIAL QUALIFICATIONS--EDUCATION: Please indicate the level of education that most accurately reflects your background. Supporting documentation must be attached with your application. Failure to provide proof of education may result in removal from consideration.

  • No High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
  • High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
  • Associate's Degree or higher

04

INITIAL QUALIFICATIONS--CERTIFICATION: This position requires that you possess a valid California School Bus Certificate issued by an authorized agency. This certification must be attached to your application upon submission or submitted in person by the application closing date. Do you currently possess or be able to obtain and supply by the application closing date a valid California School Bus certificate?

  • Yes
  • No

05

Initial Qualifications--certification

This position requires that you possess a valid School Bus Driver Medical Certificate. This certification must be attached to your application upon submission or submitted in person by the application closing date. Do you currently possess OR are you able to obtain and submit by the application closing date a valid School Bus Driver Medical certificate?

  • Yes
  • No

06

INITIAL QUALIFICATIONS- FIRST AID AND CPR CERTIFICATION: This position requires a valid First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification issued by an authorized agency. This certification must be attached to your application upon submission or submitted in person by the application closing date. Do you currently possess or are you able to obtain and submit by the application closing date a valid First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification issued by an authorized agency? Employees must maintain up-to-date certifications in CPR and First Aid during employment.

  • Yes
  • No

07

INITIAL QUALIFICATIONS--VALID CALIFORNIA CLASS B : This position requires that you possess a valid California Class B commercial driver's license with passenger and air brake endorsements. A PHOTOCOPY OF YOUR CALIFORNIA CLASS B DRIVER'S LICENSE MUST BE ATTACHED TO YOUR APPLICATION OR SUBMITTED IN- PERSON TO THE CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT BY THE CLOSING DATE. Do you currently possess and will be able to submit by the closing date a valid photocopy of your California Class B commercial driver's license with passenger and air brake endorsements?

  • Yes
  • No

08

Will Be Required Upon Offer Of Employment

This position will require an Official Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driving history report UPON OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT.The DMV record must be dated within the last thirty (30) days of the employment processing period. TO REQUEST AN OFFICIAL DMV DRIVING HISTORY RECORD: The Official Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driving history report will be required UPON OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT. You must go in-person to a DMV office to request your official driving record. This is the ONLY way to obtain this official document. A DMV record obtained via the internet or online will NOT be accepted.

  • I have read, understand and agree with this passage.

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Email Notifications

Notifications will be sent to the email address on this application. Applicants should check both their email and spam/ junk inbox for notices. Lynwood USD is not liable for missed communications or any technical or accessibility issues that may impact your email accounts.

It is your responsibility, as the applicant to provide the correct contact information by which to be notified. Failure to provide the correct contact information on your application, including not properly filling out any portion of the application correctly or failure to participate in any portion of the examination process will result in termination from the recruitment process.

  • I have read, understand, and agree with this passage.

10

Please Read The Following Statement

All information provided in this supplemental application must be accurate and complete. Your answers to the supplemental questions may be used to assess whether you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Any false or misleading statements may result in disqualification at any point during the application or examination process, or in termination if you are hired. All submitted information is subject to independent verification. Please note that completing these supplemental questions does not replace or eliminate the requirement to complete all other sections of the job application.

  • I have read, understand and agree with this passage.
  • Required Question

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