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Bus Driver at Poway Unified School District Share on X Print Application Deadline Continuous Date Posted 6/24/2026 Contact Danielle Strauss 858-521-2798 Number of Openings 5 Salary Pay Range 23.71 - 30.34 Per Hour Length of Work Year 9.5 months Employment Type Part Time Job Summary Job Summary Under the direction of the Operations Supervisor, operate and maintain a school bus to transport students safely and efficiently to and from assigned locations using designated routes; assure vehicle safety by performing daily safety inspections and cleaning duties. View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from high school (or equivalent) and one year of experience in the operation of a motor vehicle. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid California Class B or Class A commercial driver's license with passenger and air brake endorsements

Valid California School Bus Driver Certificate. US Department of Transportation Medical Examiner's Certificate. Incumbents must have an acceptable driving record and must qualify for insurability by the District's insurance carrier.

Maintain current First Aid Certification (as required to maintain valid and current CA Special Driver's Certificate for School Bus). NOTE: This classification has been identified as a safety-sensitive job class based on the guidelines of the U.S. Department of Transportation

Employees in this job class are subject to random selection for alcohol or controlled substance testing. If you are already a licensed School Bus Driver, please apply to this recruitment. If you are not already licensed but would like to become a School Bus Driver, please return to the PUSD Job Opportunities page and apply to our Bus Driver Trainee recruitment.

This recruitment will establish an eligibility list valid for 6 months to fill current and future vacancies. This classification has been identified as a safety-sensitive job class based on the guidelines of the U.S. Department of Transportation

Employees in this job class are subject to random selection for alcohol or controlled substance testing. This video is being provided to give you a clear understanding of the nature of the positions of Bus Driver and Bus Driver Trainee and their requirements. Please take the time to watch the video.

https://youtu.be/N6ZDNpCPOUI. Requirements / Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from high school (or equivalent) and one year of experience in the operation of a motor vehicle. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid California Class B or Class A commercial driver's license with passenger and air brake endorsements

Valid California School Bus Driver Certificate. US Department of Transportation Medical Examiner's Certificate. Incumbents must have an acceptable driving record and must qualify for insurability by the District's insurance carrier.

Maintain current First Aid Certification (as required to maintain valid and current CA Special Driver's Certificate for School Bus). NOTE: This classification has been identified as a safety-sensitive job class based on the guidelines of the U.S. Department of Transportation

Employees in this job class are subject to random selection for alcohol or controlled substance testing. If you are already a licensed School Bus Driver, please apply to this recruitment. If you are not already licensed but would like to become a School Bus Driver, please return to the PUSD Job Opportunities page and apply to our Bus Driver Trainee recruitment.

This recruitment will establish an eligibility list valid for 6 months to fill current and future vacancies. This classification has been identified as a safety-sensitive job class based on the guidelines of the U.S. Department of Transportation

Employees in this job class are subject to random selection for alcohol or controlled substance testing. This video is being provided to give you a clear understanding of the nature of the positions of Bus Driver and Bus Driver Trainee and their requirements. Please take the time to watch the video.

https://youtu.be/N6ZDNpCPOUI. Comments and Other Information Poway Unified School District offers an excellent benefits package for eligible contract employees who are contracted for 20 (twenty) or more hours per week. Benefits include: Retirement - CalPERS Holidays - 18 paid holidays per year (based on 12-month employment contract) Vacation - Starting at 12 days per year for 12-month employees, increasing with length of service Sick Leave - 12 paid sick days per year (for 12 working months) Medical and Prescription Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Travel Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Wellness/Mental Health Benefit Flexible Benefit Plan Options For further information regarding our benefits, please visit our website at: https://www.powayusd.com/apps/pages/benefits Comments and Other Information Poway Unified School District offers an excellent benefits package for eligible contract employees who are contracted for 20 (twenty) or more hours per week

Benefits include: Retirement - CalPERS Holidays - 18 paid holidays per year (based on 12-month employment contract) Vacation - Starting at 12 days per year for 12-month employees, increasing with length of service Sick Leave - 12 paid sick days per year (for 12 working months) Medical and Prescription Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Travel Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Wellness/Mental Health Benefit Flexible Benefit Plan Options For further information regarding our benefits, please visit our website at: https://www.powayusd.com/apps/pages/benefits Links Related To This Job View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem

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