Employment OPPORTUNITIES
Join our Team! Staying steps ahead of today’s youth is a challenging task as technology stretches the reach of information and changes the way we live and do business every day. The Antelope Valley Schools Transportation Agency (AVSTA) continues the tradition of offering Employment Opportunities to qualified applicants for Jobs within our agency.
Despite recent slight gains, the U.S. continues to face a severe bus driver shortage, with national staffing levels running roughly 9.5% below 2019 pre-pandemic figures. This systemic gap primarily affects school districts and public transit systems, leading to route cuts, scheduling delays, and increased reliance on private contractors. School age Children of the Antelope Valley Need your help to get them to school safely and on time. Apply to be an AVSTA School Bus Driver today!
If you are interested in a rewarding career in student transportation, Antelope Valley Schools Transportation Agency (AVSTA) is now hiring! AVSTA provides paid school bus driver training at our facility located at 670 West Avenue L-8, Lancaster The comprehensive two week program includes both classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel training, preparing you to earn you Class B Commercial Driver's License(CDL) and begin a career transporting students to and from school safely.
All Applicants for all positions are required to submit a K4 DMV Printout with each completed application (3 Year driving record report) to the Administrative Assistant at the AVSTA office between 8:00 AM & 4:00 PM.
Antelope Valley Schools Transportation Agency
670 West Avenue L-8
Lancaster, California 93534
Phone: (661) 945-3621
Antelope Valley Schools Transportation Agency (AVSTA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
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DRIVER & TRAINING
Are you new to driving a School Bus and want to learn how? AVSTA holds classes several times a year to teach you all you need to know about driving a School Bus and how to secure a job with us, transporting the most important people in the world, our children. AVSTA offers paid School Bus driver training.
Qualifications for training and employment include:
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You must be 18 years of age.
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Have not been convicted of a felony.
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Have a good driving record.
What to expect:
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Please go to the Department of Motor Vehicles and obtain a copy of the California Class C Handbook and a K-4 DMV Report. It is very important that you study the Handbook before coming to Orientation.
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Bring Paper and Pencil.
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Bring your Drivers License
Successful applicants will begin a 2 (two) 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 DOT Medical Card, and First Aid Card. The Commercial Handbook is used in this class. 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. A new class will be announced soon, turn in your application as soon as possible.