A Bus Driver drives buses and transport passengers along a designated route. Works for a city public transit system, regional bus company, or school district.
Bus Driver Trainee at Antioch Unified School District Print Application Deadline 9/25/2026 4:30 PM Pacific Date Posted 9/4/2026 Contact Jackie Cortez 925-779-7500 55200 Number of Openings Not Specified Salary Single Rate $19.44 Per Hour Add'l Salary Info Hourly Salary Range 111 Length of Work Year 180 Days - Student Attendance Days Employment Type Part Time
RECRUITMENT TYPE 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 of Transportation or designee, receives instruction for the purpose of acquiring the necessary skills to safely and effectively operate a school bus with designated routes within established time schedules. This position is distinguished from the Bus Driver classification such that the Trainee position will be learning the primary duties of and working towards full certification and licensure to become a qualified School Bus Driver. View Job Description Requirements /
Qualifications Unit:
Unclassified Hours:
Varies Hourly Salary (Range 111)
Step A:
$19.44 APPLICATION
DEADLINE
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2026 by 4:30 PM.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
This is a training program, no experience required.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY
Valid California Driver's License. Copy of DMV driving record.
REQUIREMENTS TO START TRAINING
Live Scan. Pre-employment (PEP) strength test. Tuberculosis Examination. DMV/DOT Medical Examination. Class B Permit w/ PS Endorsements.
ALL INTERESTED APPLICANTS WILL BE INVITED TO AN INFORMATIONAL MEETING. THE NEXT TRAINING CLASS IS ANTICIPATED TO START IN OCTOBER 2026.
Requirements /
Qualifications Unit:
Unclassified Hours:
Varies Hourly Salary (Range 111)
Step A:
$19.44 APPLICATION
DEADLINE
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2026 by 4:30 PM.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
This is a training program, no experience required.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY
Valid California Driver's License. Copy of DMV driving record.
REQUIREMENTS TO START TRAINING
Live Scan. Pre-employment (PEP) strength test. Tuberculosis Examination. DMV/DOT Medical Examination. Class B Permit w/ PS Endorsements.
ALL INTERESTED APPLICANTS WILL BE INVITED TO AN INFORMATIONAL MEETING. THE NEXT TRAINING CLASS IS ANTICIPATED TO START IN OCTOBER 2026.
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 Links Related To This Job The Merit System - California School Personnel Commissioners Association City of Antioch AUSD Website View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement Benefits
