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Salary : $66,574.37 - $80,926.27 Annually
Location : 2985 Bear Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 72-26
Department: Transportation
Opening Date: 06/04/2026
Closing Date: 6/18/2026 12:00 PM Pacific
The Vacancy, Basic Function, Minimum Qualifications
THE VACANCY:
This recruitment is PROMOTIONAL ONLY meaning only permanent employees of the District can apply.
There is currently one vacancy within the Transportation Department (8 hours per day, 5 days per week, 12 months per year).
Please apply online at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nmusd.
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of the Supervisor, Transportation Operations, plan, coordinate and schedule District bus routes and schedules; assign bus drivers to designated routes and special event trips; drive a school bus or other transportation vehicle as needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and three years of experience driving a bus including one year experience dispatching, planning and scheduling bus routes.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid Class A or B California Motor Vehicle Operator's license with passenger transportation, endorsement, "S", and air brake endorsements.
Valid California Special Driver Certificate for school buses.
Valid California Department of Motor Vehicles medical certificate.
Valid California Highway Patrol approved First Aid Card (if required on Special Certificate).
Valid Medical Examiner's Certificate, Form MCSA-5876
Must have a current California Department of Motor Vehicles K-4 printout to be submitted with the job application.
Examination Procedures And Information
THE EXAMINATION:
Exam Weight
Supplemental Questions: Qualifying
Qualifications Appraisal Interview: 100%
The supplemental questions to the application will be reviewed and rated for certification. These questions are required at the time of application and are qualifying.
An eligibility list will be established for successful candidates which will be used to fill open positions during the life of the list.
Examinations and interviews held to create the eligible list will be conducted virtually, using different online/internet platforms that require video recording or conferencing capabilities, as well as access to a computer with internet connection and basic Microsoft Office Suite Software.
The virtual qualifications appraisal interview (oral exam) is tentatively scheduled for the week of June 29th. You will be contacted via email, as indicated on your application, regarding your ability to participate in the examination phase of this recruitment.
Applications will be reviewed for minimum requirements. However, Newport-Mesa Unified School District reserves the right to hold a competitive screening based on the number of applications and the needs of the District.
If you elect to have Newport-Mesa Unified School District (hereafter, 'District') contact you via email regarding your application and the hiring process, please be aware that the District is not responsible for any contacts you may have blocked on your email service. Unclaimed emails to applicants are not the responsibility of the District. In an effort to allow our emails through your personal spam filter, you can try to add the domain @nmusd.us and @governmentjobs.com to your safe senders list.
Job Responsibilities
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Schedule bus drivers and vehicles in order to assure an effective and efficient utilization of drivers and vehicles; set up routes and schedules in accordance with established guidelines; review routes and schedules to accommodate changes; update route sheets for drivers; arrange for substitute drivers as needed.
Plan transportation network utilizing bell times, vehicle capacities, load projections, traffic patterns and geographic considerations; coordinate the development and modification of routes according to variety of meetings and IEP requirements as assigned.
Operate a two-way radio to dispatch drivers and vehicles in accordance with established schedules and to fulfill special transportation requests; communicate with drivers regarding schedule or route changes, vehicle breakdowns, accidents, emergencies, road conditions, road hazards and other concerns; notify drivers or authorities as appropriate; review routes for drivers as needed.
Communicate transportation assignments effectively with parents and administrators.
Communicate with Special Education teachers and staff regarding transportation service levels and options in accordance with District policies and procedures; assign special education routes; input related data into computer.
Serve as liaison between Department and faculty and staff regarding field trip planning as assigned by the position; provide personnel and material estimates; communicate with outside agencies to contract buses as required and in accordance with District policies and procedures; assign field trips to District school bus drivers.
Maintain a variety of logs, records and files related to transportation; maintain driver attendance records; maintain records relating to Individualized Health Plans and distribute to bus monitors in accordance with District policies and procedures; assist bus drivers with the accurate completion of required reports in a timely manner.
Maintain records relating to District vehicle accidents as required; perform accident investigations as assigned.
Operate a variety of office equipment including a copier, fax machine, computer and applicable software applications
Drive a school bus to cover routes and special events as needed.
OTHER DUTIES:
Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Applicable laws, codes, rules and regulations related to pupil transportation.
Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
Methods, practices and procedures of dispatching transportation vehicles.
District boundaries.
Health and safety regulations.
Operation of a computer and two-way radio.
Telephone techniques and etiquette.
Record-keeping techniques.
Health and safety regulations.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Oral and written communication skills.
ABILITY TO:
Plan, coordinate and schedule District bus routes and schedules.
Assign bus drivers to designated routes and special event trips.
Review routes and schedules to accommodate changes.
Maintain a variety of logs, records and files.
Interpret, apply and explain laws, codes, rules and regulations related to assigned activities.
Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer and applicable software applications.
Operate a two-way radio.
Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
Make generalizations, evaluations or decisions without immediate supervision.
Plan and organize work.
Answer telephones and greet the public courteously.
Understand and resolve issues, complaints or problems.
Meet schedules and time lines.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT:
School bus, indoor and outdoor environment.
Seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions.
Exposure to fumes, dust, odors, oil/grease and gases.
Driving a vehicle to conduct work.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on the telephone.
Sitting for extended periods of time while operating buses.
Reaching, pulling and pushing to open bus doors.
Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to inspect and wash buses.
Reaching overhead, above the shoulders or horizontally.
Seeing to monitor passengers and operate a vehicle.
Lifting moderately heavy objects.
HAZARDS:
Traffic hazards.
Contact with dissatisfied or abusive individuals.
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VACATION - HOLIDAYS - ILLNESS
Employees accumulate twelve (12) days of vacation during the first year of employment, increasing up to twenty-two (22) days beginning the 18th year of service, prorated for part-time, 9, 10, and 11 month assignments. The number of paid holidays per year varies from twelve (12) to fifteen (15) days depending on the work calendar. Employees accumulate twelve (12) days of paid sick leave per year, with unlimited accumulation, prorated for part-time, 9, 10, and 11 month employees.
RETIREMENT
All employees who are in the classified service and work four (4) hours per day or more are members of the Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) and Federal Social Security. If an employee in the classified service works less than four (4) hours per day they are members of an Alternate Retirement System (PARS) and do not contribute to Social Security. Approximately 7% is deducted from your paycheck for PERS retirement.
HEALTH & WELFARE
The District offers a comprehensive health benefits program for employees who work twenty (20) hours or more per week. This includes medical, vision, dental insurance plans and life insurance for employees. For full-time employees the District pays the employee's health, vision, dental, and life insurance premiums with an employee contribution required for some plans. For part-time employees plans are available on a prorated basis. Dependent coverage is available.
See all benefit options here:
PROFESSIONAL GROWTH
The District encourages employees to pursue professional growth. Professional growth points shall be earned by employee participation while in non-paid status in activities which are employment related. Professional growth points are awarded annually and accumulate at $20 per approved Professional Growth Point and/or tuition and textbook reimbursement up to $500 is also available - limited to one per year.
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Information I provide to the following supplemental questions will be reviewed as part of the application process. Questions that are not fully and completely answered will be considered grounds for disqualification from the examination process. Stating "see resume" in lieu of a complete response to these questions is not acceptable. Select "Yes" to indicate that you have read and understand these instructions.

• Yes

02
Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

03
How many years of verifiable job related work experience do you have driving a bus?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 2 years
• 2 - 3 years
• 3 - 4 years
• 5 years or more

04
How many years of verifiable job related experience do you have dispatching, planning and scheduling bus routes?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 2 years
• 2 - 3 years
• 3 - 4 years
• 5 years or more

05
Do you possess a valid Class A or B California Motor Vehicle Operator's license with passenger transportation, endorsement, "S" and air brake endorsements?

• Yes
• No

06
If you answered YES to the question above, return to the main application in the attachments section and attach a copy of your valid Class A or B California Motor Vehicles Operator's license with passenger transportation, endorsement, "S" and air brake endorsements. Select YES to indicate that you have read and understand these instructions.

• Yes

07
Do you possess a valid California Special Driver Certificate for school buses?

• Yes
• No

08
If you answered YES to the question above, return to the main application in the attachments section and attach a copy of your valid California Special Driver Certificate for school buses. Select YES to indicate that you have read and understand these instructions.

• Yes

09
Do you possess a valid California Highway Patrol approved First Aid Card?

• Yes
• No

10
If you answered YES to the question above, return to the main application in the attachments section and attach a copy of your valid California Highway Patrol approved First Aid Card. Select YES to indicate that you have read and understand these instructions.

• Yes

11
Do you possess a valid Medical Examiner's Certificate, Form MCSA-5876?

• Yes
• No

12
If you answered YES to the question above, return to the main application in the attachments section and attach a copy of your valid Medical Examiner's Certificate, Form MCSA-5876. Select YES to indicate that you have read and understand these instructions.

• Yes

13
Do you possess a current California Department of Motor Vehicles K-4 printout, dated within the last 30 days?Must be submitted with the job application.

• Yes
• No

14
If you answered YES to the question above, return to the main application in the attachments section and attach a copy of your current California Department of Motor Vehicles K-4 printout, dated within the last 30 days. Select YES to indicate that you have read and understand these instructions.

• Yes

15
According to the job announcement, check the box that most closely matches your level of proficiency to perform the minimum qualifications listed:Scheduling bus drivers and vehicles in order to assure an effective and efficient utilization of drivers and vehicles:

• No ability to apply this knowledge in work-related situations.
• Limited ability and experience to apply this knowledge in work-related situations.
• Proficient and experienced in applying this knowledge in work-related situations.

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Reviewing routes and schedules to accommodate changes:

• No ability to apply this knowledge in...