Custodian/Bus Driver Specialist

Job Summary

Summary

Drives a school bus over designated routes for the purpose of transporting students to and from school and on special trips. Provides custodian, grounds keeping, or warehousing services, may assist with assigning routes and trips to optimize use of available drivers, or may become a behind-the-wheel instructor.

Distinguishing Career Features

The Bus Driver Specialist is part of a School Bus Driver career path. Specialists may advance from Driver by assuming custodial, grounds keeping, warehousing, food service or other responsibilities. Advancement requires compliance with the stated qualifications and a demonstrated ability to take on duties such as Lead Custodian.

Education and Experience

The position typically requires a high school diploma and 3 years of school bus and related transportation experience.

Licenses and Certificates

Requires valid Commercial Class A or B Driver’s License with School Bus, Passenger, and Air Brake endorsements; medical examination card; valid California Special Driver Certificate; valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License; and valid CPR and First Aid Certification. …