The opportunity
About this job
We are looking for a Bus Driver on behalf of our client in Rancho Cordova, CA.
Application Deadline: November 20, 2026 Work Months: 9.5 on call as needed Hours: 5.25 to 6.0hours per day, 5 days a week Salary: $23.56 to $28.65 per hour The Folsom Cordova Unified School District (the employer) is seeking dedicated individuals to join the employer's Transportation team as School Bus Drivers . This is an excellent opportunity to begin a meaningful career supporting student success—no prior bus driving experience required. Start Your Career While You Train New hires are onboarded as paid substitute bus drivers and will earn $23.56 per hour during training while completing the District’s School Bus Driver Training Program. Comprehensive Training Program the employer provides a structured training program designed to prepare you for success as a professional school bus driver. The program: Includes approximately 100 hours of training over about one to two months
Combines classroom instruction, behind-the-wheel training, and performance evaluation
Requires successful completion of all components, including attendance, participation, and assessments
Prepares candidates to safely and effectively transport students
Progress is closely monitored throughout the program to ensure trainees meet the high standards required for student safety and service. Minimum Sub Bus Driver Cadet Requirements Valid driver’s license (Class C or higher)
Ability to meet training, licensing, and performance standards
Strong communication skills and commitment to student safety
Ability to attend all required training sessions
Job Description Bus Driver Under the supervision of the Director of Transportation, operate a school bus over designated routes to transport school children and to do related work as required. Minimum Qualifications: Education and Experience: Any combination equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade. Licenses and Certificates: Must possess and maintain a valid State of California Class B driver's license and California School Bus Driver Certificate. Acquire and maintain a valid First Aid and CPR certificate or endorsement by the California Highway Patrol within six months of employment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Physical abilities include the usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions and require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing, some stooping, kneeling, crouching; reaching, handling, touching and/or feeling; manual dexterity to operate a bus, climb steps, and reach overhead. Correctly demonstrate sufficient strength, mobility, and range of motion to arm lift 50 pounds and floor lift 50 pounds. in an employee entrance evaluation. Significant physical abilities include the ability to sit at a desk, conference table, or in meetings of various configurations for extended periods of time; see and read, with or without visual aids, laws and codes, rules, policies and other printed matter, computer screens and printouts; read traffic signage, hear and understand speech at normal room levels and hear and understand speech on the telephone or radio; speak in audible tones aloud and on the radio so that others may understand clearly in normal conversations and over the sounds encountered while operating the bus.
Upon Conditional Offer of Employment: DOJ and FBI Criminal Background Check
TB Test within the last 60 days (Education Code 49406, Assembly Bill 1667)
Complete district Mandated Reporter training, Sexual Harassment, etc.
Must obtain and maintain a First Aid/CPR Certificate (In-Person Training ONLY)
Pre-Employment Physical Evaluation conducted through the District (Minimum 50 pounds)
Comments and Other Information: The Folsom Cordova Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person’s actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints, contact: Jim Huber, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services Compliance Officer, Section 504 Coordinator, ADA Coordinator (students)
Shannon Diaz, Director of Compliance Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator
1965 Birkmont Drive Rancho Cordova, CA 95742 The Folsom Cordova Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the Folsom Cordova Unified School District’s Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both. The District Title IX Coordinator is: Shannon Diaz, Director of Compliance Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator
1965 Birkmont Drive Rancho Cordova, CA 95742 The District nondiscrimination policy can be located at: The District’s nondiscrimination complaint procedures can be located at: Students: Staff: To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or sex-based harassment, or make a complaint of sex discrimination or sex-based harassment under Title IX, please refer to: Students: Staff: This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Este empleador participa en E-Verify y proporcionará al gobierno federal la información de su Formulario I-9 para confirmar que usted está autorizado para trabajar en los EE.UU
Requirements Salary: $23.56 to $28.65 per hour The Folsom Cordova Unified School District (the employer) is seeking dedicated individuals to join our Transportation team as School Bus Drivers . This is an excellent opportunity to begin a meaningful career supporting student success—no prior bus driving experience required. Progress is closely monitored throughout the program to ensure trainees meet the high standards required for student safety and service. Valid driver’s license (Class C or higher) Ability to attend all required training sessions Job Description Bus Driver Under the supervision of the Director of Transportation, operate a school bus over designated routes to transport school children and to do related work as required. Minimum Qualifications: Education and Experience: Any combination equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade. Licenses and Certificates: Must possess and maintain a valid State of California Class B driver's license and California School Bus Driver Certificate. Acquire and maintain a valid First Aid and CPR certificate or endorsement by the California Highway Patrol within six months of employment. The Folsom Cordova Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment.
What the work can look like
This Bus Driver opening is based in Rancho Cordova, CA. The exact lane and schedule depend on the employer, but the role is built around safe, dependable driving and clear communication throughout each assignment.
- Complete pre-trip and post-trip checks and keep required records accurate
- Meet pickup and delivery expectations while communicating delays early
- Share whether you prefer local, regional, dedicated or OTR work so the recruiter can assess the fit
What you will need
- Salary: $23.56 to $28.65 per hour The Folsom Cordova Unified School District (the employer) is seeking dedicated individuals to join our Transportation team as School Bus Drivers . This is an excellent opportunity to begin a meaningful career supporting student success—no prior bus driving experience required.
- Progress is closely monitored throughout the program to ensure trainees meet the high standards required for student safety and service.
- Valid driver’s license (Class C or higher)
- Ability to attend all required training sessions
- Job Description Bus Driver Under the supervision of the Director of Transportation, operate a school bus over designated routes to transport school children and to do related work as required.
- Minimum Qualifications:
- Education and Experience: Any combination equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
- Licenses and Certificates: Must possess and maintain a valid State of California Class B driver's license and California School Bus Driver Certificate. Acquire and maintain a valid First Aid and CPR certificate or endorsement by the California Highway Patrol within six months of employment.
- The Folsom Cordova Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment.
Original job description
Application Deadline: November 20, 2026 Work Months: 9.5 on call as needed Hours: 5.25 to 6.0hours per day, 5 days a week Salary: $23.56 to $28.65 per hour The Folsom Cordova Unified School District (the employer) is seeking dedicated individuals to join our Transportation team as School Bus Drivers . This is an excellent opportunity to begin a meaningful career supporting student success—no prior bus driving experience required. Start Your Career While You Train New hires are onboarded as paid substitute bus drivers and will earn $23.56 per hour during training while completing the District’s School Bus Driver Training Program. Comprehensive Training Program the employer provides a structured training program designed to prepare you for success as a professional school bus driver. The program: Includes approximately 100 hours of training over about one to two months
Combines classroom instruction, behind-the-wheel training, and performance evaluation
Requires successful completion of all components, including attendance, participation, and assessments
Prepares candidates to safely and effectively transport students
Progress is closely monitored throughout the program to ensure trainees meet the high standards required for student safety and service. Minimum Sub Bus Driver Cadet Requirements Valid driver’s license (Class C or higher)
Ability to meet training, licensing, and performance standards
Strong communication skills and commitment to student safety
Ability to attend all required training sessions
Job Description Bus Driver Under the supervision of the Director of Transportation, operate a school bus over designated routes to transport school children and to do related work as required. Minimum Qualifications: Education and Experience: Any combination equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade. Licenses and Certificates: Must possess and maintain a valid State of California Class B driver's license and California School Bus Driver Certificate. Acquire and maintain a valid First Aid and CPR certificate or endorsement by the California Highway Patrol within six months of employment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Physical abilities include the usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions and require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing, some stooping, kneeling, crouching; reaching, handling, touching and/or feeling; manual dexterity to operate a bus, climb steps, and reach overhead. Correctly demonstrate sufficient strength, mobility, and range of motion to arm lift 50 pounds and floor lift 50 pounds. in an employee entrance evaluation. Significant physical abilities include the ability to sit at a desk, conference table, or in meetings of various configurations for extended periods of time; see and read, with or without visual aids, laws and codes, rules, policies and other printed matter, computer screens and printouts; read traffic signage, hear and understand speech at normal room levels and hear and understand speech on the telephone or radio; speak in audible tones aloud and on the radio so that others may understand clearly in normal conversations and over the sounds encountered while operating the bus.
Upon Conditional Offer of Employment: DOJ and FBI Criminal Background Check
TB Test within the last 60 days (Education Code 49406, Assembly Bill 1667)
Complete district Mandated Reporter training, Sexual Harassment, etc.
Must obtain and maintain a First Aid/CPR Certificate (In-Person Training ONLY)
Pre-Employment Physical Evaluation conducted through the District (Minimum 50 pounds)
Comments and Other Information: The Folsom Cordova Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person’s actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints, contact: Jim Huber, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services Compliance Officer, Section 504 Coordinator, ADA Coordinator (students)
Shannon Diaz, Director of Compliance Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator
1965 Birkmont Drive Rancho Cordova, CA 95742 The Folsom Cordova Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the Folsom Cordova Unified School District’s Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both. The District Title IX Coordinator is: Shannon Diaz, Director of Compliance Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator
1965 Birkmont Drive Rancho Cordova, CA 95742 The District nondiscrimination policy can be located at: The District’s nondiscrimination complaint procedures can be located at: Students: Staff: To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or sex-based harassment, or make a complaint of sex discrimination or sex-based harassment under Title IX, please refer to: Students: Staff: This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Este empleador participa en E-Verify y proporcionará al gobierno federal la información de su Formulario I-9 para confirmar que usted está autorizado para trabajar en los EE.UU
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A straightforward application
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