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School will begin on August 09, 2010 for the Westside School District, Keppel Union School District and Antelope Valley Union High School District. Lancaster School District will begin on September 7, 2010. We hope all of you have had an enjoyable summer and wish everyone a successful school year.

 

DRIVER TRAINING

 

AVSTA will begin a new Original Bus Driving Class soon. Please call Susan Murphy, Safety and Training Manager in Mid September to check the 2010- 2011 schedule. This class is designed for individuals who have never been a school bus driver or it has been more than one year since your bus driving certificate has expired.

Application Deadline: Will be determined at a later date.

You may contact Susan Murphy, Safety and Training Manager at (661) 945-3621 ext. 217



Bus Driver Requirements: Minium 18 years of age, Two years driving experience with a valid Drivers License, Good driving record and No Felony record

Application Process: Submit a completed Employment application to AVSTA along with an H-6 report (10 year driving record report). This can be obtained from the Department of Motor Vehicles for a fee. A resume may accompany your application but will not be accepted without an application. To download an applicaton please select this link.

What to Expect: During Orientation an entry level test on the California Class C handbook will be given. Please obtain a copy of the California Class C Handbook from the Department of Mortor Vehicles, at no charge you. It is very important that you study before coming to Orientation. You will need to bring a pencil and your Drivers License.

Successful applicants will begin a 2 week classroom training at no cost. This course is designed to provide the applicant with a Commercial Drivers License Class B with Passenger and School Bus Endorsement, a Special Certificate (DL-45 certificate which allows one to drive a school bus), a DL-51 Medical Card and First Aide card. The Commercial Hand book is used in this class, the handbook can be obtained from the Department of Motor Vehicles at no charge.

Behind the wheel classes will be scheduled on an individual basis. We train on Type I and Type II Buses. Upon completion you will have the skills and will have met the requirements for school bus driving.

Current Drivers: 2010 - 2011 Renewal Class willl be posted soon.

T01 Schedule

Link to sample CHP exams

 


 
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