Bus Driver Cadet, Transportation Department PC#2040 *Internal Applicants Only at Monterey County Office Of Education

Under the direction of the Manager of Transportation, the Bus Driver Cadet participates in a training program to qualify for a School Bus Driver’s Certificate; learn to operate a school bus or other passenger vehicle over designated routes within an established time schedule; perform daily and weekly inspections of bus or other transportation equipment; perform simple vehicle maintenance as required. A probationary period not to exceed 130 workdays is allowed to complete the program and obtain a School Bus Driver’s Certificate.

Education and Experience: - Any combination of education equivalent to a high school diploma - Any combination of education and training equal to three (3) year’s which has provided the applicant with the required knowledge and abilities to successfully perform job duties. Licenses and Certifications: - A valid California Class C Driver’s License and - DMV driving record with no more than 3 points The following must be obtained during the probationary period: - A valid Class B-PS (Passenger School Bus) California Operator’s License - California Special Driver’s School Bus certificate issued by the California Highway Patrol - A valid Medical Certificate - Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate

Desirable Qualifications: - Experience working with Special Education students Other Requirements: - Must pass a pre-employment physical - Must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test - Random and periodic drug and alcohol testing is required Available Pay Stipends: $150 per month incentive for the skills of reading, writing, and speaking Spanish, as certified by MCOE All foreign transcripts must be evaluated by a third party to determine the equivalent U.S. degree and major, and the Foreign Transcript Evaluation must be attached to your application before your application will be considered.