School Bus Driver Trainee

The School Bus Driver Trainee position is a limited term assignment offering paid training classes to acquire the skills and certifications necessary to become a School Bus Driver for the Newport-Mesa Unified School District. Trainees participate in a minimum of 80 hours of classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction over 4 to 6 weeks to safely operate school buses on designated routes. Upon successful completion of the training program, trainees are considered for Substitute Bus Driver positions and can begin gaining experience to apply for Bus Driver roles within the district.