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Bus Drive Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Village Christian School

Bus Driver

Sun Valley, CA · On-site

$26/hr

General Responsibilities Seeking both Regular and Substitute School Bus Drivers to drive routes, sports and field trips, as assigned. Specific Responsibilities * Safely transport students to/from ...

VILLAGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

Bus Driver

Sun Valley, CA

$26/hr

General Responsibilities Seeking both Regular and Substitute School Bus Drivers to drive routes, sports and field trips, as assigned. Specific Responsibilities * Safely transport students to/from ...

Dry Creek Joint Elementary

Bus Driver

Roseville, CA · On-site

$26.99 - $32.81/hr

Superintendent TYPICAL DUTIES: 1. Under direction of lead driver, drives a school bus over designated routes according to daily time schedules. 2. Picks up and drops off students. 3. Escorts students ...

Tanimura and Antle

Bus Driver

Salinas, CA · On-site

$18.25 - $25/hr

Drive a commercial farm labor bus to designated locations. * Perform pretrip and posttrip inspections. * Follow all traffic laws and company safety policies. * Maintain a professional, courteous ...

Tanimura & Antle

Bus Driver

Salinas, CA · On-site

$20/hr

Drive a commercial farm labor bus to designated locations. * Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections. * Follow all traffic laws and company safety policies. * Maintain a professional, courteous ...

East Nicolaus Joint Union High

Bus Driver

Nicolaus, CA · On-site

$18.42 - $27.48/hr

Job Summary School Bus Drivers drive any type and size of school bus that may be operated by the school district for the transportation of passengers on regularly scheduled routes. May start and end ...

University of South Carolina

Bus Driver

Los Angeles, CA

$17.50/hr

To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at Position Description Advertised Job Summary The Bus Driver will drive the school bus, 18 passenger bus ...

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How much do bus drive jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for bus drive in California is $19.55, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.15 and $22.07 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Bus Drive vs Bus Conductor?

AspectBus DriveBus Conductor
Required CredentialsDriving license, commercial driving certificationConductor certification or badge, customer service skills
Work EnvironmentDriver's seat, behind the wheel, vehicle operationPassenger area, assisting passengers, fare collection
Employer & Industry UsageTransport companies, school buses, public transitPublic transit agencies, private transport services
Common Search & ComparisonDriving responsibilities, licensing, safetyPassenger management, fare handling, customer service

While both Bus Drivers and Bus Conductors work in the public transportation industry, Bus Drivers focus on operating the vehicle safely and efficiently, requiring a valid driving license. Bus Conductors primarily handle passenger interactions and fare collection, often working inside the bus. Understanding these roles helps job seekers identify the right career path in transit services.

What cities in California are hiring for Bus Drive jobs?

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Infographic showing various Bus Drive job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 69% Full Time, 27% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,658 per year, or $19.5 per hour.

Bus Driver

Simi Valley, CA • On-site

Simi Valley Unified School District
Traveler Accommodation • 51 - 200 employees
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$23.18 - $28.18/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 13 days ago

Job description

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
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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