Bus Driver

Salt Lake City School District; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Salt Lake City School District seeks a Bus Driver to transport students on scheduled routes and field trips, ensuring safety and vehicle readiness. The role may transition from hourly to a contract position with benefits after training completion.

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, valid Utah driver’s license, and ability to obtain CDL within 60 days. Must be 21+ and able to lift up to 50 pounds. Fingerprint and background checks apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Utah Driver's License and evidence of insurability.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Ability to obtain CDL within 60 days of hire with district training.

Responsibilities

• Drive school bus and other vehicles to transport students safely on scheduled routes and field trips.
• Assist students with loading/unloading, including those in wheelchairs or with special needs.
• Communicate bus safety rules and maintain passenger safety.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and maintain vehicle cleanliness and fuel levels.
• Maintain regular attendance and report incidents or accidents as required.

Skills

English communication

Safety awareness

Student transport coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Utah driver’s license

Tools

CDL endorsements (preferred)

Job description

Position Details

• FTE: **0.50 (20 Hours per Week) and up to 0.75


• Contract Status: **Contract


• FLSA Status: **Non- Exempt


• Salary Schedule/Lane: **77/A/01


• Reports To: **Transportation Manager

Hourly

Work Calendar: Hourly

• FTE: **0.50 (Up to 20 Hours per Week)


• Contract Status: **Non-Contract


• FLSA Status: **Non- Exempt


• Salary Schedule/Lane: **86/RR


• Benefits: **Not Eligible

Contract

Work Calendar: Contract

• FTE: **0.50 (20 Hours per Week) and up to 0.75

• Contract Status: **Contract


• FLSA Status: **Non- Exempt


• Salary Schedule/Lane: **77/A/01


• Benefits: **Eligible


• Reports To: **Transportation Manager

Starting Wage

**$ 24.81 hourly**

Multiple Vacancies, Position Open Until Filled

The Bus Driver position will start as an hourly position and when the incumbent has met all the license and training requirements could be offered a contract position with benefits should a contract position be available.

JOB SUMMARY

*The Bus Driver transports students over scheduled routes and to/from special excursions; ensures the vehicle of operation is in safe operating condition; and ensures the safety of students during transport, loading, and unloading from buses.*

*Promotional opportunity to a contract, benefits eligible position upon successful completion of initial training.*

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• All positions require selected candidates to be fingerprinted and successfully pass a criminal background check.* Additional minimum required qualifications for this position are:


• High school diploma or equivalent


• Valid **Utah** Driver's License and evidence of insurability


• Must be 21 years of age or older


• Have or obtain a Commercial Driver License (CDL) within 60 days of hire. The district will provide all essential training needed to obtain a CDL


• Able to roll, push, pull, bend, reach, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds


• Must successfully pass and maintain the ability to complete the USBE Physical Assessment Standards for Uta


• Hold or obtain CPR & First Aid Certificate within six months of hire


• Speak, read, write, analyze, and follow written and verbal communication in English; listen to, and understand information and ideas presented verbally or in writing


• Adaptability and understanding of cultural differences while coping with stressful situations related to students and maintaining confidentiality

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

*These are examples of skills and experience that the best-qualified candidates may have. Not having one or all of them does not disqualify any candidate from consideration.*

• Prior experience working with children with special needs


• CDL endorsements (including passenger, air brakes, and school bus)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive school bus, and other vehicles, to transport passengers over scheduled routes accessed via an electronic device, to and from school, field trips, and other occasions, in a safe and timely manner


• Assist students and other passengers (e.g., students in wheelchairs, students with special needs, etc.) to provide safe loading and unloading from buses including both emergency situations and normal transport


• Advise students and other passengers of appropriate behavior (e.g., bus safety rules for students, bus conduct reports, etc.) to reinforce regulations and maintain passenger safety


• Supervise students and other passengers during transit to maintain safety and follow district policy


• Support other personnel as may be required (e.g., emergency situations, etc ) to ensure an efficient and effective work environment. Assist in administering first aid if certified


• Assess incidents, complaints, accidents, and potential emergency situations (e.g., monitor vehicle repair request sheets, etc.) to resolve and recommend a resolution to the situation


• Prepare documents and reports (e.g., field trip reports, employee timecards, incident reports, inspection records, passenger misconduct, mileage logs, student counts, routing information, federal, state standards, and district policy reports, etc.) to document activities providing written support and conveying information. Detail bus problems in a clear and concise manner (e.g., vehicle repair request, etc.) to maintain safe driving and operating conditions


• Report observations and incidents involving students (e.g., discipline, accidents, inappropriate social behavior, etc.) to communicate information to appropriate personnel


• Clean assigned vehicles (e.g., sweep and mop inside of vehicle, wipe down seats, clean windows, etc.) to ensure the safety, appearance, and sanitation of vehicle


• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections (e.g., fluid levels, tire pressure, exterior condition, walk-around inspection including lights, etc.) to ensure the safe operating condition of the vehicle and comply with mandated guidelines


• Maintain fluids in assigned vehicle (e.g., gas, oil, water, anti-freeze, etc.) to maintain vehicles in safe operating condition


• Conduct emergency evacuation drills as mandated by state standards to ensure efficiency of procedures and compliance with mandated requirements


• Respond to inquiries (e.g., students, parents, other school personnel, etc.) to provide and convey information


• Participate in meetings, workshops, trainings and seminars, as assigned to convey and gather information required to perform functions


• Adapt to changing work priorities and work with frequent interruptions, as required


• Support a team environment by collaborating with own and other work units to effectively perform the duties of the position


• Maintain regular and predictable attendance to fulfill job requirements efficiently and effectively


• Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure efficient and effective functioning of the work unit

EMPLOYEE SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Bus Driver Physical Demands Form

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Non-Discrimination Statement

No district employee or student shall be subjected to discrimination in employment or any district program or activity on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. The district is committed to providing equal access and equal opportunity in its programs, services and employment including its policies, complaint processes, program accessibility, district facility use, accommodations and other Equal Employment Opportunity matters. The district also provides equal access to district facilities for all youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code, including scouting groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries and complaints regarding unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation: Tina Hatch, Compliance and Investigations/Title IX Coordinator, 406 East 100 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111, [phone]