What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bus Driver position at TANQUE VERDE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT?
Position Type
Transportation/Bus Driver
Date Posted
8/7/2025
Location
TVUSD Transportation Department
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Tanque Verde Unified School District is seeking school bus drivers to safely drive a school bus, van or district vehicle to transport students, district personnel and other persons as assigned on school business. Some positions are benefit eligible.
School year 2025-2026, new drivers with a CDL are eligible for a $1,000 signing bonus after completing 30 days of driving with us.
Example of Duties
Starting pay up to $21.90 per hour, after training.
The job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties or responsibilities associated with the position.
Transportation/Bus Driver
Date Posted
8/7/2025
Location
TVUSD Transportation Department
Additional Information: Show/Hide
Tanque Verde Unified School District is seeking school bus drivers to safely drive a school bus, van or district vehicle to transport students, district personnel and other persons as assigned on school business. Some positions are benefit eligible.
School year 2025-2026, new drivers with a CDL are eligible for a $1,000 signing bonus after completing 30 days of driving with us.
Example of Duties
- Pre- and Post-trip inspection
- Maintains a daily log of bus inspection.
- Inspects bus fluids and mechanical functions and reports maintenance request to mechanic.
- Fuels bus/vehicle as needed.
- Maintains a clean vehicle inside and out.
- Drives a bus or van to transport passengers on special needs and/or regular route.
- May be required to drive special field trips or athletic events.
- Transport students in a safe manner.
- Instructs students on bus safety, providing guidance and discipline to students as appropriate.
- Refers parent complaints or discipline problems to Transportation Coordinator.
- Individuals must be able to work split shifts.
- May perform other transportation or district related duties as assigned.
- Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating, maintenance and procedure manuals.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to sit for a long period of time, climb up and down stairs, kneel and crouch.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents and employees.
- High School Diploma or GED
- Must be able to attain or currently hold a CDL license with School Bus Driver Endorsement.
- Successfully pass mandatory DOT Physical and drug screens (pre-employment)
- Obtain appropriate Fingerprint Clearance.
- Complete mandatory CPR and First Aid training.
- Safe driving record.
Starting pay up to $21.90 per hour, after training.
The job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties or responsibilities associated with the position.
Salary : $16 - $22