Transportation Operations Specialist - Short Term for 2026-27 School Year

Job Summary

Under direction, assist in the planning, organization, and coordination of a pupil transportation program; assist in the scheduling and assigning of bus driver personnel; transport students to and from school and on field trips; plan and conduct a bus driver training program; instruct and evaluate bus drivers to ensure that a high standard of performance is achieved and maintained; perform daily inspections of a bus or transportation equipment; coordinate transportation routing, scheduling, dispatching, driver training, safety, and operational records; provide ongoing in-service and refresher training; ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local pupil transportation requirements; and to do other related work as required.

Requirements / Qualifications

IF HIRED:
Proof of H.S. Graduation or equivalency
Current CPR and First Aid certification
Current Department of Motor Vehicles medical examination report
Possession of a valid California Driver's License and evidence of insurability

YOU MUST SUBMIT THE DOCUMENTS LISTED BELOW WITH YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION ON WWW.EDJOIN.ORG. APPLICATIONS MISSING REQUIRED DOCUMENTS WILL BE CONSIDERED INCOMPLETE

• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two or more, dated within one year )
• Resume

Comments and Other Information

APPLICANT SHOULD BE AWARE THE DISTRICT MAY CLOSE THIS POSTING AT ANY TIME.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade, including or supplemented by coursework or training in transportation systems, organization, and supervision, or a closely related area and pertaining to school bus driver training. Additional coursework, training, or certifications in transportation operations, safety, or instructional methods is desirable.

THE FOLLOWING MUST BE OBTAINED WITHIN THE FIRST 12 MONTHS OF EMPLOYMENT: Possession of a valid Class B, California Driver’s License with a Passenger and School (PS) endorsement; Possession of a School Bus Driver’s Certificate, issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles; Possession of the required California State School Bus Driver Instructor certification

IF SELECTED THE FOLLOWING ARE REQUIRED: Fingerprint verification at an approximate cost of $64 to the employee; Proof of TB clearance (within 4 years) at employee’s cost or a “Certificate of Completion” signed by a licensed health care provider for the Adult TB Risk Assessment Questionnaire; Certificate of Completion for the CA Mandated Reporter Training, dated after July 1, 2026