What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bus Driver Trainee-$1500 Incentive position at Vista Unified School District?
Bus Driver Trainee-$1500 Incentive at Vista Unified School District
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7/31/2026 4:00 PM Pacific
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$22.86 Per Hour
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Job Summary
The Vista Unified School District is interested in training employable members from our community to drive school buses. If you are interested in learning a new profession or expand on your current professional driving experiences, this is a great opportunity. We are providing a $1,500 incentive which includes $500 for sign-on, $500 for completing the class, and $500 for passing the CHP test. You must register by submitting a complete online application and attaching a resume if possible. You must attend all the classes and late arrivals will not be permitted in class. Additional fees, for state licensing, will be discussed during orientation. For questions, comments or concerns please contact: Marcos Chavira State Certified Instructor (760) 726-2170 x92804 MarcosChavira@vistausd.org Students MUST attend all classroom trainings. Late arrivals will not be permitted in class and 100% attendance is mandatory. Example of a sample schedule for classes Day 1 6:00 am-3:00 pm Day 2 Unit 2 6:00 am-3:30 pm CPR/First Aid Day 3 Unit III 6:00 am-12:00 pm ride along Day 4 Unit IV 6:00 am-12:00 pm ride along Day 5 Unit V 6:00 am-2:00 pm ride along Day 6 Unit VI 6:00 am-12:00 pm Day 7 Unit VII 6:00 am- 2:00 pm Day 8 Unit IX 6:00 am-3:00 pm Day 9 Unit XI 6:00 am-3:00 pm Day 10 Final Exam 9:30am - 10:30 am
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements for the Bus Driver Trainee Program: You must submit and attach to your application a recent (in the past 90 days) DMV K-4 printout Proof of Registration with the FMCSA Clearinghouse- Please look at "Links Related to this Job" section and click on FMCSA Clearinghouse for directions on how to register for an account.
All properly completed applications will be reviewed and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. The EdJoin system will time-out after a 20 minute period of perceived inactivity. Your responses to the supplemental questions are limited to 5,000 characters. A completed on-line application is required of all applicants to be considered for this opening. Once you have submitted your application, please check your email because EdJoin will send you an email verifying that your application has been submitted correctly. If you do not receive an EdJoin email, check your spam/junk mailbox. In the event that you do not receive an email, you will need to apply again. All applicants will be notified by email regarding their selection status. Please be sure to check your email as to the next step in the recruitment process since this is the only form of communication that you will receive. If you are having difficulty in completing your on-line application, please call 888-900-8945 for assistance. SPECIAL INFORMATION: Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a drug test, TB test, fingerprinting and may include a physical exam. The physical and drug screen are paid for by the District. The fingerprint cost is $40.00 and is paid for by the candidate.
- DMV Printout (Recent K-4 within the past 90 days)
- Driver's License Copy (Driver's License Copy)
- Other (Proof of Registration for FMCSA Clearinghouse)
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements for the Bus Driver Trainee Program: You must submit and attach to your application a recent (in the past 90 days) DMV K-4 printout Proof of Registration with the FMCSA Clearinghouse- Please look at "Links Related to this Job" section and click on FMCSA Clearinghouse for directions on how to register for an account.
All properly completed applications will be reviewed and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. The EdJoin system will time-out after a 20 minute period of perceived inactivity. Your responses to the supplemental questions are limited to 5,000 characters. A completed on-line application is required of all applicants to be considered for this opening. Once you have submitted your application, please check your email because EdJoin will send you an email verifying that your application has been submitted correctly. If you do not receive an EdJoin email, check your spam/junk mailbox. In the event that you do not receive an email, you will need to apply again. All applicants will be notified by email regarding their selection status. Please be sure to check your email as to the next step in the recruitment process since this is the only form of communication that you will receive. If you are having difficulty in completing your on-line application, please call 888-900-8945 for assistance. SPECIAL INFORMATION: Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a drug test, TB test, fingerprinting and may include a physical exam. The physical and drug screen are paid for by the District. The fingerprint cost is $40.00 and is paid for by the candidate.
- DMV Printout (Recent K-4 within the past 90 days)
- Driver's License Copy (Driver's License Copy)
- Other (Proof of Registration for FMCSA Clearinghouse)
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