Driving a school bus over designated routes to transport students to and from school and on special trips is the core of this journey-level driver position. The role involves performing manual and routine tasks governed by established procedures and regulations, while exercising independent judgment in human relations challenges to maintain order and safety.
Responsibilities
Drive a school bus daily over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, picking up and discharging students
Escort students across streets and roadways when necessary, stopping traffic as needed
Transport students and teachers on field trips to various locations, making departure and arrival times as scheduled
Inspect bus prior to operation for safety purposes
Clean windshields and headlights
Clean interior and exterior of buses as needed, including picking up debris, sweeping and mopping floor, and wiping and cleaning upholstery
Service bus with fuel and oil
Maintain appropriate behavior among students on bus and while the bus is parked at bus stops
Follow District policies regarding student control and contact with parents and the public
Report problems or equipment malfunctions
Report incidents which affect the safety of students
Perform first aid or emergency assistance
Maintain records of all trips
File accident reports
Attend scheduled safety meetings and safety programs
Operate wheelchair ramp and lift
Safely and properly secure wheelchairs inside the bus
Complete accurate records as required by State and District laws and policies
Work onsite as campus supervision for school during non-transporting hours
Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
High School diploma
Valid California Class “B” Driver’s License with “P” endorsement and “S” endorsement and air brake endorsement
Valid California Special School Bus Driver Certificate
Valid American Red Cross First Aid
AED Certificate
Ability to obtain and maintain a valid D.O.T bus driver’s Medical Certificate
Ability to read and write sufficiently to perform all the duties of the position including understanding applicable laws, regulations and codes
Successful completion of 20 hours of classroom instruction related to skills and safety requirements for driving a school bus
Successful completion of 20 hours of instruction behind the wheel of a school bus
Thorough knowledge and understanding of safe bus driving practices
Thorough understanding of bus operation and safety sufficient to recognize problems and take appropriate action
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Thorough understanding of State laws, rules and regulations and Education Code sections pertaining to school bus operations and pupil transportation
Knowledge and understanding of how to apply first aid practices
Effective communication skills
Ability to perform all the duties of the position with minimal supervision
Ability to drive a school bus safely and efficiently while keeping to well established schedules
Ability to maintain order among students, both while driving and at bus stops
Ability to recognize malfunctions in equipment and take appropriate action
Ability to maintain the assigned vehicle in clean and safe operating condition
Ability to administer first aid to ill or injured students
Ability to learn designated bus route, including stops and traffic hazards
Ability to perform routine, repetitive tasks on a continuous basis and to sit for prolonged periods of time
Ability to maintain required records
Ability to communicate effectively with peers, students, parents, and members of the public
Arm-hand and leg-foot dexterity to drive bus
Visual acuity including depth perception
Ability to sit for extended periods of time
Hearing sufficient to be aware of traffic and road distractions/conditions and listen to children
Flexible, varying schedules, early morning shifts
Friendly, willing to greet students each morning with a smile and a pleasant attitude to make them feel comfortable and prepare them to learn when they get to the classroom
Dependable, willing to be on the job every day possible creating a consistent, safe, and reliable means of transportation for all students
Benefits
Medical coverage, dental, vision, and life insurance at no cost to the employee
Optional 403b, with company match, as a supplement to STRS retirement pension
Free access to the Wonderful Wellness Center and gym
Important Details
Schedule: Monday-Thursday (Morning: 5:00 am -10:00 am, Afternoon: 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm); Friday (Morning: 5:00 am - 10:00 am, Afternoon: 11:30 am - 2:30 pm)
Locations: Delano and Lost Hills
About the Company
Wonderful College Prep Academy (WCPA) is a free, public charter network in California’s Central Valley committed to providing a world-class education for all students. Founded in 2009 by Lynda and Stewart Resnick, co-owners of The Wonderful Company, WCPA offers two free state-of-the-art TK–12 public charter schools serving 2,400 students in Lost Hills and Delano, California. WCPA was named School of the Year under the Hart Vision Equity & Innovation Award in 2026 by the California Charter Schools Association. WCPA’s Delano and Lost Hills campuses have been recognized among America’s Healthiest Schools for the past two years by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation. Wonderful College Prep Academy has a unique partnership with The Wonderful Company, which is involved in global philanthropic work. The Central Valley is one of the world's most productive agricultural regions and the base of The Wonderful Company's agricultural operations.
Wonderful College Prep Academy is a charter network in California's Central Valley committed to providing a world-class education for all students.
