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The Kern High School District
Bus Driver / Custodian
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What they do
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.
$52,073 / year median in California
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Openings as of 7/17/2026 force display?
True Openings as of 7/17/2026 Bus Driver /
True Openings as of 7/17/2026 Bus Driver /
Custodian JobID:
15917Position Type:
Transportation/ Bus Driver/Custodian Date Posted:
7/16/2026Location:
Kern Valley High School Date Available:
07/16/2026Closing Date:
07/24/2026QUALIFICATIONS:
This position requires knowledge of the provisions of the California Motor Vehicle Code and the Education Code as it applies to operating vehicles and transporting students; basic first aid practices, procedures, techniques; safe driving practices as well as the knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, tools, and equipment; safe use and operation of equipment and chemicals used in custodial work. Must possess the skill to read and write at a level necessary to perform the required duties; understand and carry out oral and written instructions in an independent manner, establish and maintain proper student conduct in school vehicle; drive a bus safely and efficiently; exercise good judgment and extreme caution while driving; maintain a valid certification as a school bus driver according to State regulations; establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of duties. Must possess the ability to meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform required duties. One year of experience in custodial or general labor work is required and one year of experience as a bus driver or truck driver.MUST POSSESS AND MAINTAIN A VALID CALIFORNIA DRIVER'S LICENSE AND MUST POSSESS OR BE ABLE TO OBTAIN A SCHOOL BUS DRIVER'S CERTIFICATE. DRIVING RECORDS MUST BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE RESTRICTIONS SET FORTH BY THE CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE. A PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL ASSESSMENT AND A CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECK WILL BE REQUIRED OF THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT. MUST SUBMIT A RECENT DMV
(3 YEAR MINIMUM)DRIVING RECORD WITH APPLICATION. DUTIES OF POSITION
Under supervision transport students to and from school within a designated route and ensure the safety of the students while passengers in the school vehicle. This job is responsible for the safe operation of a school bus ensuring the safety of student passengers while meeting established bus schedule. Also, under supervision perform general cleaning, custodial functions, grounds maintenance and gardening work at an assigned school site or facility. Exercises responsibility for the general cleanliness of assigned locations and performs a variety of duties in the upkeep of assigned school site and related areas.STARTING SALARY
$3,858.47 (monthly)NUMBER OF MONTHS
12 (to begin as soon as possible)NUMBER OF HOURS
8 (daily working hours 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.) (Bus Driver 6:30am- 8:30am/ 3:30pm
- 5:30pm Custodian 11am
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