Requirements / Qualifications
The opportunity to be trained as a School Bus Driver
Knowledge of:
Motor vehicle regulations and safe driving practices.
Ability to:
• Maintain order under difficult circumstances
• Understand and follow verbal and written instructions
• Maintain good public relations
• Keep records
Licenses:
• Possession of a valid California driver's license
Training:
The State of California requires twenty hours of classroom and behind-the-wheel training for school bus drivers. Your training hours will be approximately 6 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. with a thirty-minute lunch break. Training hours may vary.
Upon completion of training, the candidate will take written and performance tests with the Highway Patrol. Upon certification, the candidate will be placed in the classification of School Bus Driver as follows:
1. Substitute pool - $22.32/hour
2. Substitutes then move to Extra Board Drivers as positions are available. You are then guaranteed a minimum of 20 hours a week with benefits.
3. As positions vacate, Extra Board Drivers move into regular routes which ensures a minimum of 25 hours a week with benefits.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Candidates must pass each part of the selection process which consists of the following:
1. Candidate's application package, which must include:
• Supplemental Questionnaire
• 10-year DMV printout (H-6)
• 10 Year Work History
• K-4 DMV Record
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
All documents can be found here: Substitute School Bus Driver Supplemental Documents
Please fill out the documents and attach them to your application.
2. Qualified applicants will be invited to an orientation. Applicants who attend the orientation will have an opportunity to sign up for an interview.
3. Prior to the interview time, each applicant will take a written test (similar to a DMV Class C test), sit behind the wheel of the bus, and evacuate through the rear emergency exit.
Candidates successful in the above areas will proceed to the interview portion of the examination.
CLASS TITLE : SUBSTITUTE SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
DEFINITION : Under general supervision, operates a school vehicle in transporting children to and from school and on special trips; and performs related work as required.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES :

• Develops the most efficient route for transportation of assigned students
• Drives bus along route, stops and designated points to pick up or discharge students
• Maintains order and enforces rules
• Reports and cities for disciplinary action in cases of extreme or repeated unruliness
• Reports incidents
• Files accident reports when necessary
• Makes routine safety checks on vehicle
• Reports problems or equipment malfunctioning
• Maintains records of all trips
• Keeps bus clean

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS :
Training and Experience : None
Knowledge of :

• Motor vehicle regulations and special codes and regulations related to school buses
• Safe driving practices

Skills in :

• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others

Ability to :

• Maintain order under difficult circumstances
• Understand and follow verbal and written instructions
• Keep records
• Maintain good public relations

Licenses and Certificates :

• Possession of a valid California Class B driver's license
• Class A Bus Driver's Certificate issued by the California Highway

DIABLO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 8/81