Minimum Qualifications To become a school bus driver you must: 	Be at least 18 years old
	Meet minimum physical requirements (MCSA 587/5876)

	Possess a valid Class A or B driver license or an instruction permit of the appropriate class

	Have a clean driving record (DMV K4)

Training/Testing

1. School Bus Original Class (min 20 hours)

2. CHP Written & First Aid Test 3. Medical Examination
4. DMV testing

5. Class A/B Permit Issued

6. Obtain Behind-the-wheel training (min 20 hours)

7. Successfully pass BTW testing with CHP

8. Cadet Training

All classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction must be given by a California State Certified School Bus Driver Instructor, or under their direction.

The school bus driver training program is a two-part process:

	Classroom — minimum of 20 hours

If you are seeking employment / BTW training with CUSD, you may submit an application online at edjoin.org. Please attach a the required documents with your application.

How much does it cost?

The costs you will incur are listed below and are NON-REFUNDABLE:

DMV & CHP COSTS

 DL-51 physical	$ 70.00

 DMV permit & tests	$ 166.00

 CHP (fingerprints & tests)	$ 57.00

CUSD COSTS Prior to being hired, you must:

	Pass district physical	$ 44.00

	Pre-employment drug screen $ 53.00

	District fingerprints	$ 70.00

	Approximate total	$ 460.00

Cost subject to change without notice

When can I expect to start working?

Once you have successfully completed all training and received your California Special Driver Certifi-cate, your “cadet” training will begin.

Hours:

Vary-based on routes/trips requiring coverage (range 4-8 hours/split shifts)

CUSD Information FAST FACTS
 Approximately 150 employees

 61 regular education and 69 special education routes— covering an area of 198 square miles

 Over 5,200 students are transported to/from school daily

 Our fleet of school buses are powered by both diesel, compressed natural gas (CNG), & electric

 Our school buses travel over One-million miles each year

Clovis Unified School Bus Drivers are dedicated professionals. Their efficiency and commitment to safety is evident to the students they transport and the community they serve. CUSD Bus Drivers are truly the

	Behind-the-wheel (BTW) — minimum of 20 hours

Driving Force Behind Education

Come join us…

We are looking for

qualified applicants to

participate in an original

School Bus Driver

Clovis Unified School District Transportation
Call or E-mail	Training Program Alexander Hardee
Driver Instructor alexanderhardee@cusd.com (559)327-9676

1490 Herndon Ave
Clovis CA 93611
Casey Custer Driver Instructor
Department
caseycuster@cusd.com (559)327-9675