Lead Bus Driver at Los Alamitos Unified Print Application Deadline 10/28/2026 4:00 PM Pacific Date Posted 10/15/2026 Contact Mary McCulloch Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $29.24 - $35.51 Per Hour Length of Work Year 12 Employment Type Full Time Job Summary Job Summary

BASIC FUNCTION

Under the direction of the Director of Facilities, Maintenance, Operations and Transportation or his/her designee, plan, schedule, and coordinate daily adjustments to bus routes and the District's pupil transportation program; assign bus drivers to designated routes, special events, and field trips; dispatch drivers and equipment; provide clerical support; transport students to and from school, special events, and on field trips; and perform a variety of other job-related duties as assigned. View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

-Any combination equivalent to: High School Graduation, GED, or Certificate of Completion and three years bus driving experience and a safe driving record. -Experience in a position that demonstrates comprehension/familiarity with the concepts/principles of route formation and dispatching procedures and techniques is preferred.

LICENSES & OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Class A or Class B California Driver's License with passenger endorsement; Bus Driver Certificate issued by the California Highway Patrol; incumbents must be able to pass and maintain a First Aid test issued by the California Highway Patrol or American Red Cross (if the CHP test is waived); and have a valid medical examiner's certificate as required by the Department of Transportation. Maintain clear drug and alcohol screenings.

Requirements / Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

-Any combination equivalent to: High School Graduation, GED, or Certificate of Completion and three years bus driving experience and a safe driving record. -Experience in a position that demonstrates comprehension/familiarity with the concepts/principles of route formation and dispatching procedures and techniques is preferred.

LICENSES & OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Class A or Class B California Driver's License with passenger endorsement; Bus Driver Certificate issued by the California Highway Patrol; incumbents must be able to pass and maintain a First Aid test issued by the California Highway Patrol or American Red Cross (if the CHP test is waived); and have a valid medical examiner's certificate as required by the Department of Transportation. Maintain clear drug and alcohol screenings. Comments and Other Information 1 Vacancy-40 per week, 12 months per year Comments and Other Information 1 Vacancy-40 per week, 12 months per year Links Related To This Job Los Alamitos Unified School District View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement Benefits

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