Bus Driver Cadet, Transportation Department PC#2040 at Monterey County Office Of Education Print Application Deadline 9/11/2026 5:00 PM Pacific Date Posted 8/28/2026 Contact Nelly Santana Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $24.22

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28 Per Hour Length of Work Year M-F; 6.5/ Hrs; 183 Days Employment Type Full Time Job Summary Job Summary Under the direction of the Manager of Transportation, the Bus Driver Cadet participates in a training program to qualify for a School Bus Driver's Certificate; learn to operate a school bus or other passenger vehicle over designated routes within an established time schedule; perform daily and weekly inspections of bus or other transportation equipment; perform simple vehicle maintenance as required. A probationary period not to exceed 130 workdays is allowed to complete the program and obtain a School Bus Driver's Certificate. View Job Description Requirements /

Qualifications Education and Experience:

• Any combination of education equivalent to a high school diploma
• Any combination of education and training equal to three (3) year's which has provided the applicant with the required knowledge and abilities to successfully perform job duties.

Licenses and Certifications:

• A valid California Class C Driver's License and
• DMV driving record with no more than 3 points The following must be obtained during the probationary period:
• A valid Class B-PS (Passenger School Bus) California Operator's License
• California Special Driver's School Bus certificate issued by the California Highway Patrol
• A valid Medical Certificate
• Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate Letter of Introduction Proof of HS Graduation Resume Requirements /

Qualifications Education and Experience:

• Any combination of education equivalent to a high school diploma
• Any combination of education and training equal to three (3) year's which has provided the applicant with the required knowledge and abilities to successfully perform job duties.

Licenses and Certifications:

• A valid California Class C Driver's License and
• DMV driving record with no more than 3 points The following must be obtained during the probationary period:
• A valid Class B-PS (Passenger School Bus) California Operator's License
• California Special Driver's School Bus certificate issued by the California Highway Patrol
• A valid Medical Certificate

• Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate Letter of Introduction Proof of HS Graduation Resume Comments and Other Information Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience working with Special Education students

Other Requirements:

• Must pass a pre-employment physical
• Must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test
• Random and periodic drug and alcohol testing is required

Available Pay Stipends:

$150 per month incentive for the skills of reading, writing, and speaking Spanish, as certified by MCOE Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the interview or testing process must notify Human Resources three business days prior to an interview or testing date. Accommodations will be provided in accordance with ADA requirements. All foreign transcripts must be evaluated by a CTC-approved agency to determine the equivalent U.S. degree and major, and the Foreign Transcript Evaluation must be attached to your application before your application will be considered.

Comments and Other Information Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience working with Special Education students

Other Requirements:

• Must pass a pre-employment physical
• Must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test
• Random and periodic drug and alcohol testing is required

Available Pay Stipends:

$150 per month incentive for the skills of reading, writing, and speaking Spanish, as certified by MCOE Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the interview or testing process must notify Human Resources three business days prior to an interview or testing date. Accommodations will be provided in accordance with ADA requirements. All foreign transcripts must be evaluated by a CTC-approved agency to determine the equivalent U.S. degree and major, and the Foreign Transcript Evaluation must be attached to your application before your application will be considered. Links Related To This Job Learn About Our Community View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement Benefits

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