Bus Driver

Bus Driver at Antioch Unified School District

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Application Deadline

Until Filled

Date Posted

7/9/2026

Contact

Jackie Cortez

925-779-7500 55200

Number of Openings

4

Salary

Pay Range

$28.26 - $36.94 Per Hour

Add l Salary Info

CSEA Salary Range 127

Length of Work Year

180 Days - Student Attendance Days

Employment Type

Full Time, Part Time

RECRUITMENT TYPE

PROMOTIONAL/OPEN

About the Employer

We are a unified school district serving more than 16,150 students in grades K -12. We have thirteen elementary schools, four middle schools, two comprehensive high schools, three specialized high schools, two alternative high schools and one K-8 school. We also offer a home schooling program, adult education courses and other unique programs to fit the needs of all students. Our school district employs approximately 1,100 certificated and nearly 900 classified employees. Antioch Unified School District is centrally located in the East Bay and provides ready access to scenic mountains, waterfronts, wine country, historical sites and the Pacific Ocean. Antioch is known as the "Gateway to the Delta" and is one of California's oldest cities, with a diverse community of approximately 100,000. The Antioch Unified School District is a Merit System District. As such, final selection of our classified staff members will be made from candidates who have been placed on an eligibility list. Eligibility is determined via an evaluation and competitive screening/scoring of a candidate's training and experience as demonstrated on the application and responses provided in the supplemental questions.

Job Summary

Job Summary

BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of the Director-Transportation, drive a school bus to transport students safely and efficiently to assigned locations along designated routes.

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Requirements / Qualifications

Unit: CSEA Hours/Months: Hours Vary by Bid / 10 Mos. - 180 day work year calendar Salary Range 127: Step A $28.26, Step B $30.52, Step C $31.85, Step D $33.47, Step E $35.16, Step F $36.94 CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT - UNTIL FILLED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities of the job specification. LICENSE & OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid California Class A or B commercial driver's license with passenger, air brake and school bus endorsements. Valid First Aid and CPR Certification issued by an authorized agency. Maintain good driving record. Valid Medical Card. Valid California Special Driver certificate for school bus.

EXAMINATION: An application screening (weighted 10%) and an oral interview (weighted 90%) will be conducted. A passing score must be achieved on each portion of the exam. Final selection will be made from those who achieve the three highest ranking scores. STRENGTH TESTING: All offers of employment are conditional upon the applicant's satisfactory results of the Post Offer, Pre-Placement Physical Evaluation Program (PEP). This physical strength test helps us select employee candidates that have demonstrated a minimum level of strength to perform the essential functions of the job. THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE CERTIFIED SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS AND HOLD ALL VALID LICENSES, ENDORSEMENTS, AND CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED.

• CPR/First Aid Certification
• DMV Printout
• Driver s License Copy
• Other (DOT Medical Examination)

Requirements / Qualifications

Unit: CSEA Hours/Months: Hours Vary by Bid / 10 Mos. - 180 day work year calendar Salary Range 127: Step A $28.26, Step B $30.52, Step C $31.85, Step D $33.47, Step E $35.16, Step F $36.94 CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT - UNTIL FILLED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities of the job specification. LICENSE & OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid California Class A or B commercial driver's license with passenger, air brake and school bus endorsements. Valid First Aid and CPR Certification issued by an authorized agency. Maintain good driving record. Valid Medical Card. Valid California Special Driver certificate for school bus.

EXAMINATION: An application screening (weighted 10%) and an oral interview (weighted 90%) will be conducted. A passing score must be achieved on each portion of the exam. Final selection will be made from those who achieve the three highest ranking scores. STRENGTH TESTING: All offers of employment are conditional upon the applicant's satisfactory results of the Post Offer, Pre-Placement Physical Evaluation Program (PEP). This physical strength test helps us select employee candidates that have demonstrated a minimum level of strength to perform the essential functions of the job. THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE CERTIFIED SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS AND HOLD ALL VALID LICENSES, ENDORSEMENTS, AND CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED.

• CPR/First Aid Certification
• DMV Printout
• Driver s License Copy
• Other (DOT Medical Examination)

Comments and Other Information

The Antioch Unified School District (AUSD) is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and education services. AUSD prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment, and bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of actual or perceived age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital, family or parental status, medical condition, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, Vietnam Era Veterans' status, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination and civil rights should be directed to the District s Title IX Coordinator, 510 G Street, Antioch, CA 94509, 925-779-7500. A Merit System District - Equal Opportunity Employer

Comments and Other Information

The Antioch Unified School District (AUSD) is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and education services. AUSD prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment, and bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of actual or perceived age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital, family or parental status, medical condition, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, Vietnam Era Veterans' status, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination and civil rights should be directed to the District s Title IX Coordinator, 510 G Street, Antioch, CA 94509, 925-779-7500. A Merit System District - Equal Opportunity Employer

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• The Merit System - California School Personnel Commissioners Association
• City of Antioch
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