Transportation Department

The Castro Valley Transportation Department is dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and high-quality home-to-school transportation services for over 475 students daily, as well as supporting extra-curricular field trips and athletic events across the district. Our goal is to maintain a modern, clean, and safe fleet of school buses and specialized vehicles. By investing in comprehensive staff training and maintenance practices, we empower our drivers and mechanics to continuously exceed safety standards and serve as a source of pride for our school district and community.

For information regarding CVUSD’s Student Transportation options, please visit the Student Transportation Information webpage.

Please visit Castro Valley USD’s EDJOIN webpage for permanent and subsitute job opportunities within the Transportation department.

School Bus Driver

The job of Bus Driver is done for the purpose/s of transporting students over scheduled routes and/or to/from special excursions; ensuring vehicle is in safe operating condition; and ensuring safety of students during transport, loading and unloading from buses.

For more information, please review the job description linked below for details on job duties, a list of of a requirements and qualifications. 

Bus Driver Job Description

To be qualified as a school bus driver you need to have a CDL (commercial driver's license) and a clean driving record. You will also have to complete specialized training. Because school bus drivers work with children, you will need to pass a background check. 

Van Driver 

Under the general supervision of the assigned supervisor, the Van Driver transports students, in accordance
with established routes, time schedules and district policies and procedures; and maintains vehicle in a clean
condition; and performs related duties. 

For more information, please review the job description linked below for details regarding job duties, a list of of a requirements and qualifications. 

 Van Driver Job Description

The California Department of Education, in compliance with EC 39831.3, requires the District Office and all school sites to have a Transportation Safety Plan available for view at all times. A Transportation Safety Plan provides District employees, families, and students with procedures and guidelines to ensure the safe transportation of students. The plan shall be revised as required on annual basis.

Contacts:

Aaron Ackerman, Director of Maintenance, Operations and Transportation

(510) 537-3000, ext.6902

Tracey Vierra, Transportation Supervisor

(510) 537-3000, ext.6901

Terrance Jones, Transportation Lead

(510) 537-3000, ext.6906

Dalila Acosta, Office Technician (Transportation)

(510) 537-3000, ext.6915