School Bus Driver Trainee Program - San Diego Unified
4710 Cardinal St San Diego CA 92111, CA
About the Job
LET US TRAIN YOU TO BE A
SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
So you can...
JOIN THE SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT DRIVER TEAM
So you can...
JOIN THE SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT DRIVER TEAM
- Paid while in training*
- NO experience needed
- Must hold a valid California Driver's License (of any class) to begin training class
- Become a School Bus Driver in less than 2 months**
- Classes held monthly (except August and December)
- Once licensed and certified as a School Bus Driver, you may apply for a salaried and fully benefited position with:
- Starting hourly pay of $24.27/hr for half time & $25.48 for full time
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Vacation Leave
- CalPERS Retirement
- Health/Dental/Vision benefits for you and your qualified dependents, FULLY PAID by SDUSD
* Average course completion time is 6 to 8 weeks. Your timing my vary.
WHAT ARE THE STEPS TO BECOMING A SCHOOL BUS DRIVER?
1. How do you apply for the school bus driver training program?
A - Download and complete the application and return it to Transportation Services. It can be found by clicking here.
or
B - Visit Transportation Services and fill out the application packet in the lobby. Transportation Services, 4710 Cardin St. San Diego, CA 92111
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B - Visit Transportation Services and fill out the application packet in the lobby. Transportation Services, 4710 Cardin St. San Diego, CA 92111
2. After your application is reviewed you will be invited to an Orientation.
The orientation consists of a basic skills exam and a physical agility test, and a review of your driving record. If you are successful on each section you will be scheduled for the next training class. You will be instructed on what to bring to the orientation.
3. Start Classroom Training
You will receive instruction on how to get your CDL and School Bus Certificate. Once you pass the final exam you will be scheduled for behind-the-wheel training. (Classroom instruction is 45 hours.)
4. Behind-the-Wheel Training(BTW)
You will be taught by our State-Certified Instructors on how to safely operate our vehicles. Once you complete your training, you will be scheduled for testing with the CHP. (BTW training is approx. 40 hours.)
5. California Highway Patrol (CHP) Written Tests
You will be tested on Rules & Regulations and First Aid. All of this information will have been covered during your classroom training. Once you pass both exams you will be scheduled for your CHP drive test.
6. California Highway Patrol (CHP) Drive Test
This is just what it sounds like. You get to drive a CHP officer around the city until he/she is satisfied that you can safely operate the school bus you are driving.
7. Your School Bus Certificate
After successfully passing your drive test, the Officer will hand you your temporary school bus certificate. You are now a licensed school bus driver. Congratulations!
8. Apply to be a School Bus Driver or Substitute School Bus Driver
Once certified as a School Bus Driver, you may apply for a salaried and fully benefited position with paid holidays, sick leave, vacation leave, CalPERS retirement, and FULLY paid health/dental/vision benefits for you and your qualified dependents.
Job Type: Classified
Location: Pupil Transportation Training - 4710 Cardinal St San Diego CA 92111, California
Agency: Pupil Transportation Training
Source : San Diego Unified