Bus Driver Trainee #11-27

The Bus Driver Trainee position is a limited term assignment. Trainees participate in a minimum of 80 hours of training over 4 to 6 weeks in both classroom and behind the wheel settings with the training curriculum consisting of instruction designed to help trainees acquire the necessary skills to operate a school bus over designated routes within established time schedules. Training classes will be scheduled according to need, with classes starting approximately every two months.

SCHOOL BUS DRIVER TRAINEE PROGRAM - WHAT TO EXPECT

 1.   Apply for the School Bus Driver Trainee Program

Complete and submit your application. All applications must include a recent (less than 30 days old) DMV Driver Record, a copy of a current, valid driver license, and at least 10 years of work history, including time as a full-time student, on unemployment, family leave, etc. 

The DMV Driver Record is a required item and must be submitted for your application to be considered. The DMV Driver Record may be attached to your application, or emailed to Luz Gonzalez at

lgonzalez@nmusd.us

Applications will be reviewed, and well qualified applicants will be contacted by the Transportation Services to participate in a preliminary interview. Applicants selected to participate in training classes will be contacted by Human Resources. 

Trainees receive instruction on the policies, procedures, and laws relevant to safely operate a school bus. Classroom training will also include instruction on obtaining your Commercial Driver License, Special Driver Certificate, and First Aid Certification. Upon completion of DMV Testing components, trainees participate in ride-a-longs with experienced drivers.

Trainees receive instruction on how to safely operate school buses from State Certified instructors, including how to properly perform daily pre-trip inspections of a school bus and other transportation vehicles, preparing reports concerning maintenance needs of vehicles, and behind the wheel training. Instruction will prepare trainees for mandatory CHP Testing.

Upon successful completion of the training program, trainees will be considered for Substitute Bus Driver positions with Newport-Mesa Unified School District and can begin gaining experience necessary to apply for Bus Driver positions within the district.