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Bus Driver at Ukiah Unified

Application Deadline

5/14/2024 4:00 PM Pacific

Date Posted
5/7/2024
Contact
Grace Chavez
7074725042
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$26.08 - $44.11 Per Hour
Length of Work Year
Contracted: 10 Months, 202 Days/Yr.
Employment Type
Full Time

About the Employer

Located in northern California Wine Country, the Ukiah Unified School District serves approximately 6,000 students, from preschoolers through adults. The district includes six elementary schools, two middle schools, and a comprehensive high school. In addition, our district offers an early education preschool, independent learning opportunities for elementary and high school students, an alternative education high school, and an adult learning center. Located in Mendocino County, Ukiah has countless wineries, is a short drive to the coast, and is surrounded by redwood forests. Our employees enjoy the best of California in a welcoming and caring community. When you join Ukiah Unified, you become part of an amazing and vibrant community. We have wonderful assets for raising a family, including Near & Arnold’s School of Performing Arts & Cultural Education (SPACE), an acclaimed afterschool performing arts program serving youth ages infant through 18. The program emphasizes diversity, youth leadership, cross-cultual arts, social issues, and exemplary training in the arts. We’re adjacent to Sonoma County and the culinary epicenter of Healdsburg. A farm-to-table lifestyle is possible thanks to the abundant agricultural resources in and around Ukiah. Imagine access to orchards, fresh fruit, vegetables, artisan olive oils, farm-fresh artisan cheese, wild-caught seafood, and the top wineries in the country. And, of course, community-supported schools where education and educators are valued. Plus, Mendocino County and the city of Ukiah offer some of the most affordable housing in California! We invite you to apply to be part of Ukiah Unified and our wonderful community.

Job Summary

Job Summary

Ukiah Unified is looking for enthusiastic, energetic individuals willing to go the extra mile to deliver our most precious cargo safely to & from school and field trips. The Bus Driver drives a school bus and transports students over designated routes; does related work as required.

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications

PLEASE SUBMIT: Letter of introduction explaining how you are qualified for this position and why you would be the best candidate Current resume Up to three letters of recommendation EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma or equivalent. Possess and maintain current as a condition for ongoing employment, a valid California Driver’s License, Certificates and endorsements from CHP and DMV to operate a school bus. Passing required initial and subsequent random, drug and alcohol screenings. Possess, and maintain as a condition for ongoing employment, First Aid and CPR certifications as required by DMV and CHP to operate a school bus.


      PLEASE SUBMIT: Letter of introduction explaining how you are qualified for this position and why you would be the best candidate Current resume Up to three letters of recommendation EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma or equivalent. Possess and maintain current as a condition for ongoing employment, a valid California Driver’s License, Certificates and endorsements from CHP and DMV to operate a school bus. Passing required initial and subsequent random, drug and alcohol screenings. Possess, and maintain as a condition for ongoing employment, First Aid and CPR certifications as required by DMV and CHP to operate a school bus.

          Comments and Other Information

          Ukiah Unified School District offers the following Benefits to contracted employees: • Paid Sick Leave (1 day for each month worked) • Paid Vacation (12 days/Yr. depending on years of district service; paid as part of contract) • Paid Holidays (See School Calendar) • Evenings & Weekends Off • Retirement plan contributions • Opportunities for advancement

          Comments and Other Information


          Ukiah Unified School District offers the following Benefits to contracted employees: • Paid Sick Leave (1 day for each month worked) • Paid Vacation (12 days/Yr. depending on years of district service; paid as part of contract) • Paid Holidays (See School Calendar) • Evenings & Weekends Off • Retirement plan contributions • Opportunities for advancement