School Bus Cover Driver at Newport-Mesa Unified School District Print Application Deadline 9/24/2026 11:55 AM Pacific Date Posted 9/3/2026 Contact Luz Gonzalez Number of Openings 3 Salary Pay Range $31.43 - $38.20 Per Hour Length of Work Year 10 months - when students are present Employment Type Part Time Job Summary Job Summary

THE VACANCY

This recruitment is open and promotional, meaning all are welcome to apply and current employees in permanent positions are eligible to receive seniority credit and promotional placement once passing all exams. There are currently three (3) part-time vacancies (6.5 hours per day, 5 days per week, 10 months per year) located in the Transportation Department.

IMPORTANT REMINDER

All licenses, endorsements and required documentation must be included at the time you submit your application and can be uploaded directly 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 general supervision, drives all types and sizes of school buses with short notice, as needed when substituting for regularly scheduled routes; provide assistance in mentoring drivers; provide dispatch relief; provide suggestions for route revisions to dispatch; perform a variety of clerical and recordkeeping duties associated with position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and the training and experience equivalent to one year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience within the last three years in any job class involving the regular operation of school buses on public streets and highways.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Valid Class A or B California Motor Vehicle Operator's license with passenger transportation endorsement, "S" and air brake endorsements. Valid California Special Driver Certificate for school buses. Valid California Department of Motor Vehicles medical certificate. Valid California Highway Patrol approved First Aid Card (if required on Special Certificate). Valid Medical Examiner's Certificate, Form

MCSA-5876.

Must have a current Califo Requirements / Qualifications For more information on Requirements/Qualifications, please contact the employer. Comments and Other Information For more information on Comments and Other Information, please contact the employer. Comments and Other Information Applications are only accepted online at www.nmusd.us/jobs under Classified Open Positions. You will be directed to set up an account with schooljobs.com if you do not already have one. Comments and Other Information Applications are only accepted online at www.nmusd.us/jobs under Classified Open Positions. You will be directed to set up an account with schooljobs.com if you do not already have one. Links Related To This Job Newport-Mesa Unified School District Newport-Mesa Unified School District - Employment Salary Schedule CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement Benefits

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