Bus Driver

Bus Driver at Newport-Mesa Unified School District

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Application Deadline

11/4/2026 11:55 AM Pacific

Date Posted

10/21/2026

Contact

Luz Gonzalez

Number of Openings

4

Salary

Pay dependent on experience

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$29.91 - $36.36 Hourly

Length of Work Year

10 months - when students are present

Employment Type

Part Time

Job Summary

Job Summary

THE VACANCY: This recruitment is Open, meaning that all are welcome to apply. There are currently several openings for a regular bus driver. These positions work a minimum of 25 hours per week, on a split shift, Monday-Friday, 10 months per year. This recruitment will also be used to fill substitute assignments (temporary/as-needed basis). NOTE: If you are a current Substitute and wish to be placed on the eligibility list for a permanent position, you will need to submit your application and participate in the examination process. IMPORTANT REMINDER: All licenses, endorsements and required documentation must be included at the time you submit your application and can be uploaded to your file at time of application. If you are unable to scan and attach the required documentation to your application, copies of these items can be emailed to Luz Gonzalez at Lgonzalez@nmusd.us Please apply online at www.schooljobs.com/careers/nmusd. BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of the Director of Transportation, operate and maintain school buses to transport students safely and efficiently to an assigned location using a designated route; perform regular safety inspections; prepare a variety of records and reports related to assigned activities. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above. Six (6) months of experience as a school bus driver is preferred. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid Class A or B California Motor Vehicle Operator s License with passenger transportation endorsement, "S", and air brake endorsement Must have a current DMV printout to be submitted with the job application must be less than 30 days old California Special Driver Certificate valid for school buses Current California Highway Patrol approved First Aid Certificate (if required on Special Driver Certificate)

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Applications are only accepted online at www.nmusd.us/jobs under Classified Open Positions. You will be directed to set up an account with governmentjobs.com if you do not already have one.

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Applications are only accepted online at www.nmusd.us/jobs under Classified Open Positions. You will be directed to set up an account with governmentjobs.com if you do not already have one.

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• Newport-Mesa Unified School District
• Newport-Mesa Unified School District - Employment
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