Position: School Bus Operator
Department: Facilities
Reports to: Director of Facilities & Master Planning, Jules Nau
Status: Exempt
Salary:
$27.00-$34.00 with School Bus Certification, Air Brakes, and available to help with cleaning or maintenance.
To Apply Contact: Director of Facilities and Master Planning, Jules Nau, julesnau@cate.org
REQUIREMENTS:
Valid California School Bus License
Class A or B CDL w/ Passenger Endorsement
Clean Driving History
Clean Background Check
CPR/FIRST AID
Valid Medical Certification
Must pass drug and alcohol testing
2 Years Driving CDL Driving Experience
Preferred:
Bi-lingual (Spanish)
License/Certification:
School Bus Endorsement (Required)
CPR Certification (Required)
Air Brakes Endorsement
Schedule:
Sunday to Thursday 9:00 am to 5:30 pm
Weekend and Charter work when available
Benefits include:
120 hours PTO
40 hours sick days
6 paid holidays
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance 100% Premium Paid
Health insurance 80 % Premium Paid & 80 % Deductible Paid
Life insurance 100% Paid
Vision insurance
As a California School Bus Driver, your primary responsibilities include:
Safety and Compliance-Adhere to all traffic and bus safety regulations as mandated by the state of California. Ensure the safety of all passengers at all times.
Operate the school bus in a safe and efficient manner. Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure the bus is in good working condition. Report any maintenance issues immediately.
Maintaining discipline ensures passenger safety. Report any incidents to the dispatch department Immediately or as soon as you safely can.
Assist special needs students in getting on and off the bus, including operating any necessary equipment (like wheelchair lifts).
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $27.00 - $34.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25 – 40 per week
Schedule:
the days and time will be Sunday to Thursday 9:00 am to 5:30 pm
Supplemental Pay:
Overtime pay
Experience:
School bus driving: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Driver's License (Preferred)
CDL (Preferred)
About Cate
For more than a century, Cate School has blended together the tradition of the East Coast with the innovation of the West Coast in the service of a dynamic, diverse, and close-knit community. A four-year college preparatory school with a low student-to-faculty ratio, small class sizes, and inviting residential spaces, Cate’s inquiry-based program is designed to challenge, inspire, and support boarding and day students whose interests, abilities, characters, and aspirations make them individually and collectively exceptional.
Join a professional community that is celebrated for its transformational pedagogy and that fosters curiosity. Here, our faculty thrives within a dynamic culture driven by an unwavering dedication to the greatest growth possible, a spirit of innovation and progress, and a core of care and support for each member of this community.
Cate School is committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity Employment and nondiscrimination in the treatment of employees or applicants for employment without consideration of race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, gender or gender identity.
Cate School offers competitive compensation. In setting compensation ranges, Cate School reviews numerous factors including industry data from NAIS, CAIS, NBOA, and other market data. Final Salary is based on experience relevant to the role and internal equity.
Note: This job description is intended to convey essential information about the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications.
