Bus Driver / Part Time / 5.0 hrs *REPOST*

Bus Driver Part Time 5.0 hrs REPOST at Escalon Unified

Share on X Print Application Deadline: Until Filled Date Posted: 12/22/26 Contact Cindy Sipes: 209-838-3591 1003 Number of Openings: 1 Salary: Pay Range $24.24 - $30.01 Per Hour Addl Salary Info: Level 5, Classified Salary Schedule Length of Work Year: 2025-2026, 184 days Employment Type: Part Time

About the Employer

Escalon Unified School District spans approximately 161 square miles and is located in southern San Joaquin County along the northern back of the Stanislaus River. The district was formed in 1967 from the unification of seven elementary districts and one secondary district. EUSD values our supportive community as well as productive collaboration amongst our professional staff which promotes effective teaching and improved student learning.

With 3000 students and over 300 staff members, our eight school sites engage our student learners in a variety of ways including Dual Language Immersion K-12, Home School, Career Technical Education programs such as Agriculture, Computer Programming, and First Responders, Advanced Placement K-12 music, and much more. Escalon Unified School District strategically recruits, hires, develops, and retains the highest quality staff to ensure that all EUSD students learn at high levels. We encourage you to view our website and follow us on our Facebook page.

Job Summary

Job Summary

Escalon Unified School District EUSD offers training for new bus drivers allowing individuals to obtain their Commercial Drivers License (CDL) and learn to operate a school bus safely even without prior experience. While EUSD provides training, candidates are responsible for licensing and certification fees and the training program typically takes 10 to 16 weeks to complete.

Job Description

Essential Elements

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Under general supervision of the Superintendent or designee, operates a school bus over designated routes for the purpose of transporting students of Escalon Unified School District performs related work as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THIS POSITION

May include but not limited to:

1. Drive a school bus daily over designated routes in accordance with assigned time schedules
2. Escorts children across streets or roadways stopping traffic as necessary
3. Transports students and teachers on field trips to various locations making departure and arrival times as scheduled
4. Service buses with gasoline, diesel fuel, and oil
5. Check vehicles daily to maintain safe operating condition
6. Cleans windshields and headlights
7. Keep vehicles clean and neat
8. Advises on repairs needed
9. Attend scheduled meetings and safety programs
10. Maintain good order among students on the buses and encourages same while students are waiting at the bus stops following District policies regarding disciplining of children and contact with parents and others
11. Report incidents which affect the safety of pupils may make minor repairs to vehicles or performs as directed
12. Other duties consistent with the general areas of responsibility surrounding the job description.

Required Qualifications

Knowledge and Application of

• District policies and procedures as they apply
• Safe Driving Practices
• Provisions of the California Motor Vehicle Code and Education Code applicable to the operation of vehicles in transporting school children

Ability to:

• Work confidentially
• See for purposes of reading printed matter and observing students
• Hear and understand speech at normal levels
• Communicate so others will be able to clearly understand normal conversation
• Perform moderate physical exertion
• Lift 50 pounds
• Carry 25 pounds
• Reach in all directions physically
• Operate a school bus and other transportation vehicle in a safe and proper manner
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others including maintaining order on the school bus
• Meet schedules and deadlines
• Keep and maintain records
• Read, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Work at a desk, conference table, or in meetings of various configurations
• Stand, sit, and walk for extended periods of time

Education Experience

High School Diploma or GED required One year of general driving experience or six months experience as a bus driver.

Conditions of Employment

First Aid Certificate required Possession of a valid School Bus Drivers Certificate issued through examination by the California Highway Patrol. In order to obtain the Certificate, a candidate must first possess an appropriate California operators license, Class 2, have passed a physical examination, been fingerprinted, and have fulfilled all other requirements including a first aid and actual driving test administered by the California Highway Patrol.

Salary Level: 46 - Classified Salary Schedule

Requirements Qualifications

Upon employment, you will need to provide a copy of your Class B Drivers License with Passenger Certificate Certification: California School Bus Drivers Certificate CPR First Aid Certification: American Red Cross First Aid Certificate or First Aid Clearance DMV Printout: Recent 30-day DMV driving record Health: Medical Examiner Certificate

5.0 hours a day, 10-month employee Work hours will vary Monday - Friday Current employees please submit a letter of interest to HR at hrescalonusd.org All other applicants please submit the following documents with your Edjoin application:

• Letter of Introduction
• Letters of Recommendation
• Resume

Comments and Other Information

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - THIS SCHOOL DISTRICT DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, RELIGION, POLITICAL AFFILIATION, GENDER, MENTAL OR PHYSICAL DISABILITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PARENTAL OR MARITAL STATUS OR ANY OTHER BASIS PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAW ORDINANCE OR REGULATION IN ITS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS OR EMPLOYMENT.

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