Bus Driver

Position Details *** The eligibility list generated from this recruitment will be used to fill both Substitute and Permanent vacancies within the District ***

JOB OPPORTUNITY: OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND TO ALL LYNWOOD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYEES.

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED (ONLINE ONLY) FROM: SEPTEMBER 14, 2026 - CONTINUOUS

APPLICATION AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION(S)/CERTIFICATION(S) DEADLINE: CONTINUOUS

Recruitments that state “Continuous” under the closing date or application deadline are subject to closing at any time. Applications and documents will not be accepted after the continuous recruitment is closed. THE PERSONNEL COMMISSION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THIS RECRUITMENT AT ANY POINT IN TIME.

ANTICIPATED SELECTION PROCESS (WHICH MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE):

The District reserves the right to utilize a flexible pass point (cut off) on any test part to meet the staffing needs as determined by the District

• PERFORMANCE EXAMINATION: The performance exam portion of the test may have multiple steps which may be administered on different days (50% of total score).
• ORAL EXAMINATION: The oral examination portion of the test may have multiple steps which may be administered on different days (50% of total score).

PARTICIPATION IN ALL PORTIONS OF THE EXAMINATION PROCESS IS BY OFFICIAL INVITATION ONLY. Candidates who do not participate and successfully pass all parts of the examination process will not be considered for the position.

POSITION DETAILS AND DUTIES:

FULL-TIME POSITION: EIGHT (8) HOURS PER DAY; ELEVEN (11) MONTHS PER YEAR.

BASIC FUNCTION:

The job of Bus Driver is done for the purpose/s of providing support within the student transportation services area with specific responsibilities for transporting students over scheduled routes and/or to/from field trips; and ensuring safety of students during transport, loading and unloading from buses.This job reports to designated administrator.

CLICK HERE FOR THE COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTIONInitial/Minimum Qualifications Applicants must provide sufficient information to demonstrate that they meet the minimum (initial) qualifications, including the submission of any required certifications and supporting documentation listed below. Failure to provide the required materials or submission of an incomplete application may result in disqualification from further consideration.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Graduation from High School OR General Education Development (GED) equivalent.
• Six (6) months of experience in a job-related field.
• Any other combination of education, training, and experience, which demonstrates that the applicant is likely to possess the required skills, knowledge, or abilities, may be considered.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid California Class B commercial driver's license with passenger and air brake endorsements.
• Valid California School Bus Driver Certificate (with restriction 1 ONLY- Automatic Transmission Only).
• Valid School Bus Driver Medical Certificate.
• Valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification issued by an authorized agency.
• Valid First Aid certification issued by an authorized agency.

DOCUMENT SUBMISSION OPTIONS BELOW:Unofficial documents/transcripts will be accepted for initial consideration. If a job offer is extended and accepted, official documents/transcripts will be required for employment processing, if it is not submitted. For more information on required documents, please see “Satisfaction of Initial Qualifications” below. OPTION 1: Upload and attach all required documentation(s)/certification(s) in its original form to your application upon submission by the closing date -OR- OPTION 2: Submit all required documentation(s)/certification(s) IN-PERSON in its original form, to the Classified Personnel department at 11321 Bullis Road, Lynwood, CA by the application closing date (copies will be made).

Applications without supporting documents will be considered incomplete and may be disqualified from further consideration. Foreign Diploma/ Degree/Transcripts must be certified and evaluated to meet the United States equivalency to be considered. ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY THE CLOSING DATE.

SATISFACTION OF INITIAL QUALIFICATIONS

You must attach the following documentation(s) to your application upon submission:

• Proof of high school graduation or equivalent (GED), OR highest obtained education (Associate degree or above).
• Valid Photocopy of your California Class B commercial driver's license with passenger and air brake endorsements.
• Official Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driving history record WILL BE REQUIRED UPON OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT. You must go in-person to a DMV office to request your official driving record. This is the ONLY way to obtain this official document. The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driving history must be dated within the last thirty (30) days of the employment processing period. A DMV record obtained via the internet or online will NOT be accepted.
• Valid California School Bus Driver Certificate (with restriction 1 ONLY- Automatic Transmission Only)
• Valid School Bus Driver Medical Certificate.
• Valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification issued by an authorized agency.
• Valid First Aid certification issued by an authorized agency.

RESOURCES FOR APPLICANTS

FIRST AID AND CPR CERTIFICATION:

For resources, please Click here for some agencies that are comparable to the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association.

This information is provided as a resource. The Lynwood Unified School District and the Personnel Commission are not affiliated with the American Red Cross or any of its local chapters nor benefit from the advertisement of these classes.

Application and Examination Process

STEP 1-APPLICATION:

Please complete and submit an online employment application by selecting the "Apply" button above. Paper applications are not accepted. All applicants are required to complete the Education and/or Work Experience sections of the application. Please note that a resume may not be submitted in lieu of the online application or any of its required sections.

FOREIGN DIPLOMA/ DEGREE/ TRANSCRIPTS:

If you received your education outside of the United States, you must have your foreign diploma/degree/transcripts evaluated by a transcript evaluation service that certifies that your degree meets the United States equivalency for consideration. For official consideration, you must evaluate and certify all documents supplied to Classified Personnel to ensure that you meet the initial qualifications. It is the responsibility of the applicant to have their documents evaluated in a timely manner by the closing date for official employment consideration. For more information about organizations that offer this service, you may visit the following: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/foreign-transcript-evaluation-(cl-635)

*** This information is provided as a resource. The Lynwood Unified School District and the Personnel Commission are not affiliated with any of its organizations nor benefit from the advertisement of these services. ***

STEP 2-EXAMINATION (ANTICIPATED):

• Performance Examination (may have multiple steps which may be administered on different days).
• Oral Examination (may have multiple steps and/or depending upon the number of eligible candidates, the oral exam may be conducted as an oral written exam).

The tentative examination process for this position, which may be subject to modification, will include some form of a(n): application screening, initial qualifications screening, supplemental training and experience application screening, documentation(s)/ certification(s) screening, written examination, performance examination, illustration examination and/or the oral examination process.

Candidates will receive an email notification and/or regular mail of the examination date and time. It is your responsibility, as the candidate to provide the correct contact information by which to be notified. Failure to provide the correct contact information on your application, including not properly filling out any portion of the application correctly or failure to participate in any portion of the examination process will result in termination from the recruitment process.

Examination parts will be weighed according to their relevancy to the job performance criteria. General Information ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS: If you require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the examination process, you must submit a written request from your medical provider before your scheduled examination date. Your request will be reviewed to determine eligibility for a reasonable accommodation. For assistance or additional information, please contact the Classified Personnel Department at (310) 886-1600, ext. 8024.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

It shall be the policy of the Board of Education that students and employees in the Lynwood Unified School District ("District") shall not be subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying based on the person's actual or perceived race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin or nationality, religion, age, parental status, family status, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex or sexual orientation, ancestry, political affiliation or any other basis protected by federal law, ordinance or regulation, in its educational program(s), recruitment process, application, acceptance, testing, selection and hiring process and employment. For any equal right or opportunity concerns or complaints from employees, please contact the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Title IX and CC of R Title V Compliance Officer (Employees), 11321 Bullis Road, Lynwood, CA 90262, 310-886-1490. Concerned students should contact the Director of Student Services, Title IX and CC R Title V Compliance Officer (Students), 11321 Bullis Road, Lynwood, CA 90262, 310-886-1618.

SEXUAL HARASSMENT PREVENTION:

The District prohibits harassment on the basis of sex. Sexual harassment consists of any unwelcome sexual favors and other verbal, visual or physical conduct of a sexual nature made by someone from or in the work or educational setting. Please reference Education Code section 212.5 for further information on the topic. Any individual who believes he/she has been subjected to sexual harassment and/or incidents of sexual harassment impacting recruitment, testing, hiring or employment must report the incident to the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Title IX and CC of R Title V Compliance Officer (Employees), 11321 Bullis Road, Lynwood, CA 90262, 310-886-1490 and the Director of Student Services, Title IX and CC or R Title V Compliance Officer (Students), 11321 Bullis Road, Lynwood, CA 90262, 310-886-1618.

EXAMINATION PROCESS:

Please note that the District reserves the right to add, eliminate or adjust testing steps and/or information on the posting at any time during the position posting and testing process. The process may include, but is not limited to, further testing inclusive of on-the-job testing, recruitment and recruitment extensions, which may be for less than fifteen (15) days after the certification of an eligibility list. As a result, there may be adjustments if reasonable or necessary.

EXAM REVIEW PROCESS

If you would like to review your examination after receiving your test results notice, you must submit the "Examination Review Form" to Classified Personnel within seven (7) working days of the result notice date. You may obtain the "Examination Review Form" from the Classified Personnel department. It is the responsibility of the job applicant to submit the "Examination Review Form" within the designated time frame. If the requirements for the examination review are met, a Classified Personnel will schedule an appointment for the review.

ELIGIBILITY LIST EXPIRATION:

Candidates who are successful in all parts of the screening and examination process will be placed on an eligibility list. Typically, an eligibility list for a classification expires after one (1) year (Eligibility lists may be extended beyond one (1) year or expire sooner than one (1) year). Candidates on the expired eligibility list are no longer considered for positions within the classification. If an eligible candidate successfully tests for the same classification before the current eligibility list expires, the eligibility lists will merge and the eligible's most recent examination score will be applied. It is the responsibility of each eligible to know his/her eligibility list status.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

It is the responsibility of the employee to ensure that all licenses and certifications required for this position are up-to-date to remain in the position.

SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION (Personnel Commission Rules & Regulations 50.200.4G/ ED CODE 45277): Some positions may require the ability to speak, read or write a language in addition to English. Such certification and appointment shall be made from among the highest three eligibles.

Benefits

1. Pay increases: Pay increases annually on July 1 until the top step is reached. Any employee hired or promoted on or before March 31st shall be entitled to a one-step advancement on the following July 1st (PC Rule 700.200.2)
2. Paid Holidays: Up to 14 holidays per year depending on months worked for all classified employees. Additionally, classified staff employees - excluding those who are non-represented - may be eligible for three floating holidays, for a total of 17 holidays per fiscal year.
3. Paid Vacation: Vacation is prorated based on months worked per year (one day is earned per each month worked) and longevity with the District. Please refer to the chart below for vacation rates:

Vacation Chart:1-4 years of service:

12 vacation days (12-month employee); 11 vacation days (11-month employee); 10 vacation days (10-month employee)

5-10 years of service:

18 vacation days (12-month employee); 16.5 vacation days (11-month employee); 15 vacation days (10-month employee)

11+ years of service:

24 vacation days (12-month employee); 22 vacation days (11-month employee); 20 vacation days (10-month employee)

4. Health Benefits: For positions 20 hours or more per week the following benefits are provided by the District for classified employees: Health, Vision, Dental, and PERS (retirement).
5. Paid Sick Leave: Every regular classified employee, probationary or permanent, can earn paid sick leave credit(s) based on one day for each month in which such employees are in a paid status with the District. Earned, but unused sick leave can accumulate without limit. Full-time classified employees (those who work 8 hours per day, 5 days per week, and 12 months per year) will normally earn twelve (12) days of sick leave credit(s) during each fiscal year.

*** Substitute employees are not entitled to benefits. ***