Bus Driver at Simi Valley Unified School District
Application Deadline
8/10/2027 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
9/10/2025
Contact
Sasha Wade
Number of Openings
2
Salary
Pay Range
$22.72 -
$27.62
Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
$22.72 - $27.62 Hourly
Length of Work Year
10 Months
Employment Type
Part Time
Job Summary
Job Summary
Summary
Bus Drivers are qualified to drive a school bus containing special features and equipment to assist students having mobility and other access problems over designated and special routes for the purpose of transporting students to and from school. Transports students on special trips and athletic events.
Requirements / Qualifications
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Bus driver or truck driving experience desired.
• Licenses and Certificates
Requires a valid California Class B Commercial Driver's License with "P" Passenger Endorsement; valid medical examination card; valid California Special Driver Certificate with "S" School Bus Endorsement; and valid First Aid and CPR certifications (or qualification by California Highway Patrol examination).
Requirements / Qualifications
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Bus driver or truck driving experience desired.
• Licenses and Certificates
Requires a valid California Class B Commercial Driver's License with "P" Passenger Endorsement; valid medical examination card; valid California Special Driver Certificate with "S" School Bus Endorsement; and valid First Aid and CPR certifications (or qualification by California Highway Patrol examination).
Comments and Other Information
PURPOSE
To establish an eligibility list to fill regular positions (6 hours/day, split-shift, Monday-Friday), 10 months per year (school year), and substitute positions. The established eligibility list will remain in effect for six months.
APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR THIS RECRUITMENT PROCESS: Completed applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. a week prior to the structured interview. Late applications and/or certificates will not be accepted.
NOTE: SVUSD Student Safety and Transit offers a School Bus Driver Certificate Training Program for those applicants who are interested in becoming Bus Drivers but do NOT yet possess the required qualifications. The training program consists of a minimum of twenty hours in class and twenty hours behind the wheel. Upon successful completion of the training program, you will move forward in the Bus Driver examination process. If placed on the eligibility list, you will be eligible for hire as a Bus Driver. Individuals are encouraged to apply for the position, and will be notified once training has been scheduled.
Testing Information: The selection process consists of a Structured Interview Examination (weight 100%). Qualified applicants will be notified by mail/email of the scheduled interview date. Tentatively scheduled for: To be Determined.
Selection Interview: If you pass the interview, you will receive an email with your rank on the eligibility list. If you are within the top 3 ranks for a vacancy, you will be invited to the selection interview with the hiring manager.
Comments and Other Information
PURPOSE
To establish an eligibility list to fill regular positions (6 hours/day, split-shift, Monday-Friday), 10 months per year (school year), and substitute positions. The established eligibility list will remain in effect for six months.
APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR THIS RECRUITMENT PROCESS: Completed applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. a week prior to the structured interview. Late applications and/or certificates will not be accepted.
NOTE: SVUSD Student Safety and Transit offers a School Bus Driver Certificate Training Program for those applicants who are interested in becoming Bus Drivers but do NOT yet possess the required qualifications. The training program consists of a minimum of twenty hours in class and twenty hours behind the wheel. Upon successful completion of the training program, you will move forward in the Bus Driver examination process. If placed on the eligibility list, you will be eligible for hire as a Bus Driver. Individuals are encouraged to apply for the position, and will be notified once training has been scheduled.
Testing Information: The selection process consists of a Structured Interview Examination (weight 100%). Qualified applicants will be notified by mail/email of the scheduled interview date. Tentatively scheduled for: To be Determined.
Selection Interview: If you pass the interview, you will receive an email with your rank on the eligibility list. If you are within the top 3 ranks for a vacancy, you will be invited to the selection interview with the hiring manager.
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