Bus Driver

About the EmployerThe mission of the Winters Joint Unified School District is to provide a quality education to all of our students, ensuring that the entire educational community actively participate and are valuable contributors to our changing society. The Winters Joint Unified School District serves approximately 1550 students within the city of Winters and from the surrounding unincorporated areas of Yolo and Solano counties. The District schools include: Waggoner Elementary School (TK - 2), Shirley Rominger Intermediate School (3-5), Winters Middle School (6 - 8), Winters High School (9 - 12), Wolfskill Continuation High School / Career Readiness Academy (grades 9 - 12), and the Winters State Preschool Center and Head Start Program.

The District employs approximately 200 employees and is the 2nd largest employer in Winters. Students have access to excellent core academic programs which are enhanced by strong co-curricular and extra-curricular activities, including visual/performing arts, athletics, agriculture, and student leadership opportunities. Located between San Francisco and Sacramento, the City of Winters is a welcoming community that celebrates its connection to agriculture, surrounded by vineyards, tomato fields, and walnut and almond orchards.

The small town friendly atmosphere fosters strong partnerships and collaboration between the City, local business, community members, and our schools.Job InformationDate Posted: 1/12/2023 Application Deadline: Until Filled Employment Type: Full Time Length of Work Year: 181 days (11 months) Salary: 16.74-$18.44/HR (Annual step increases available based on Salary Schedule) Number Openings: (At time of posting) 1 Contact: Lisa Dennis Email: ldennis@wintersjusd.org Phone: 5307956100 8013Location: Transportation DepartmentFTE: 1.0 (8hrs/day)Job SummaryJob SummaryPosition includes medical, dental, and vision insurance. Eligible for CalPERS retirement.View Job DescriptionRequirements / QualificationsRequirements / QualificationsDOCUMENTS/MATERIALS: -Letter of Interest -Resume -2 Letters of Recommendation QUALIFICATIONS: -Ability to operate up to and including a 40 foot vehicle with air brake -Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade -Good driving record; must be able to qualify for District insurance coverage -Experience in the operation of heavy vehicles LICENSES/CERTIFICATES : -Valid California motor vehicle operator's license, Class B, with passenger and school bus endorsement -Valid California School Bus Driver's Certificate -First Aid Certificate issued by the American Red Cross or US Bureau of Mines, or pass a first aid examination conducted by the California Highway Patrol -Valid medical certificate approved by the Department of Motor Vehicles or the Federal Highway Administration of the US Department of Transportation -Fingerprint clearance (District will pay for livescan fingerprint processing) APPLICANTS WITHOUT A VALID CLASS B LICENSE, SCHOOL BUS DRIVER OR FIRST AID/MEDICAL CERTIFICATE WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR A DISTRICT FUNDED TRAINING PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM WILL PROVIDE THE NEEDED TRAINING AND PREPARATION TO BECOME ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR A CLASS B LICENSE AND/OR A SCHOOL BUS DRIVER AND FIRST AID/MEDICAL CERTIFICATE.DOCUMENTS/MATERIALS: -Letter of Interest -Resume -2 Letters of Recommendation QUALIFICATIONS: -Ability to operate up to and including a 40 foot vehicle with air brake -Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade -Good driving record; must be able to qualify for District insurance coverage -Experience in the operation of heavy vehicles LICENSES/CERTIFICATES : -Valid California motor vehicle operator's license, Class B, with passenger and school bus endorsement -Valid California School Bus Driver's Certificate -First Aid Certificate issued by the American Red Cross or US Bureau of Mines, or pass a first aid examination conducted by the California Highway Patrol -Valid medical certificate approved by the Department of Motor Vehicles or the Federal Highway Administration of the US Department of Transportation -Fingerprint clearance (District will pay for livescan fingerprint processing) APPLICANTS WITHOUT A VALID CLASS B LICENSE, SCHOOL BUS DRIVER OR FIRST AID/MEDICAL CERTIFICATE WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR A DISTRICT FUNDED TRAINING PROGRAM.

THIS PROGRAM WILL PROVIDE THE NEEDED TRAINING AND PREPARATION TO BECOME ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR A CLASS B LICENSE AND/OR A SCHOOL BUS DRIVER AND FIRST AID/MEDICAL CERTIFICATE.Comments and Other InformationBilingual candidates encouraged to apply. TB Test Clearance Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance Winters Joint Unified School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on sex, sexual orientation, gender, ethnic group identification, race ancestry, national origin, religion, color, or mental or physical disability pursuant to the California Code.