Bus Driver - Contract (4-8 hours)

Granite-School-District; Utah; On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Granite School District is seeking a qualified school bus driver to transport students to and from school, field trips, and extended trips. The driver ensures safety, maintains the bus, monitors student behavior, and adheres to district and state regulations.

A CDL with both passenger and school bus endorsements, a clean MVR, and training/compliance obligations are required. Posting notes indicate CDL renewal, annual physicals, and DOT screenings as part of ongoing compliance.

Qualifications

• Attain CDL with passenger and school bus endorsements.
• Possess a safe driving record as demonstrated by MVR.
• Complete new driver training within 90 days of hire.
• Complete state requirements for Learner's Permit.
• Complete behind-the-wheel training.
• Pass driving assessment.
• Pass DOT drug screening and physical.

Responsibilities

• Operate school buses of various brands, sizes, and types to transport students safely to/from school, field trips, and extended trips.
• Deliver students to and from school in a safe manner.
• Monitor and model appropriate behavior and intervene when necessary.
• Perform state-required pre- and post-trip safety inspections of the bus.
• Complete all state/district forms and paperwork.
• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Attend training required by state and district.
• Ensure bus cleanliness and mechanical soundness.
• Operate wheelchair lift and secure students as needed.
• Enforce school bus safety rules and policies.

Skills

Bus mechanics

Mechanical problem diagnosis

Legal knowledge

Communication skills

Student behavior management

First aid & defensive driving

Special education policies

Two-way radio communication

Education

CDL with passenger & school bus endorsements

Safe driving record (MVR)

New driver training within 90 days

Learner's Permit requirements

Behind-the-wheel training

Driving assessment

DOT drug screening & physical

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Granite School District

Please note that this posting closes at 3:00 pm on the date listed above.

If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Dave Gatti, Transportation Director, at (385)-646-7169 or email [e-mail]

Please note that a valid CDL with both School Bus and Passenger Endorsementsis required to apply for this position.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, training, education, responsibilities, abilities; the machines, tools and equipment used; background; and any licenses or certifications required. Physical, punctual, reliable, and predictable regular attendance is an essential job function to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Job Summary

The school bus driver operates various styles of school buses to safely transport students to and from school, field trips, and extended trips (out of town/overnight). The driver is responsible for safely operating the school bus at all times under all driving conditions. The driver is also responsible for the cleanliness and mechanical soundness of the bus and monitoring student behavior. Attendance, physical presence, and timeliness are required and are essential functions of this position.

Essential Functions

• Operate various brands, sizes, and types of school buses (up to 15 tons GVW or up to 40 ft long)
• Deliver students to and from school in a safe manner
• Monitor and model appropriate behavior and intervene when necessary
• Perform a state-required pre- and post-trip safety inspection of the bus including an under-the-bus inspection and adding necessary fluids
• Complete all state and district-required forms and paperwork
• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
• Make minor repairs in route
• Attend all training required by state and district
• Effectively clean bus
• Conduct regularly scheduled safety and bus evacuation drillsMaintain detailed route sheets
• Operate wheelchair lift and properly secure students to their seats when necessary
• Perform first aid/CPR
• Supervise and train adult attendants on the bus
• Enforce school bus safety rules and policies

Non-Essential Functions

• Other duties as assigned*

*This description should not be construed to contain every function/responsibility that may be required to be performed by an employee assigned to this position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of education, knowledge, and experience requirements; the machines, tools and equipment used; background; and any licenses or certifications required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Required Education and Qualifications

• Attain CDL with passenger and school bus endorsements
• Possess a safe driving record as demonstrated by their MVR report
• Complete new driver training course within ninety days of hire
• Complete state requirements for Learner's Permit
• Complete behind-the-wheel training
• Pass driving assessment
• Pass the State-required Department of Transportation (DOT) drug screening and physical

Re-Certification

To be eligible to continue employment as a school bus driver, the school bus driver must:

• Renew CDL every five years
• Complete the State-required certification program (including required classes and other learning requirements)
• Pass annual State-required physical assessment
• Participate in all random DOT drug screenings
• Maintain a safe driving record
• Complete an eight-hour in-service training each year of employment (including the first year)

Required Prior Experience

None

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Be familiar with the mechanical operation of the bus and be able to make minor repairs
• Be able to recognize mechanical problems and report them to bus technicians
• Possess knowledge of laws and policies (state, interstate, and district)
• Possess effective communication skills for interactions with students, parents, fellow bus drivers, and supervisory staff
• Possess student behavior management skills
• Possess skills in first aid, fuel economy, and defensive driving
• Know special education policies and laws and be able to appropriately interact with special education students
• Properly communicated on a two-way radio

Assigned Decision Making

• Modify routes to meet student needs and communicate changes to supervisory staff
• Use appropriate and approved student management and discipline strategies (driver may NEVER suspend student riding privileges)
• Decide appropriate action with regards to first aid for minor injuries on bus (always notify parents of injury)

Interactions with Others

Positive interactions with students, parents, staff, teachers, administration and other outside agencies.

Supervisory Responsibility

Supervision of student safety.

Budget Responsibility

NA

Working Environment

• Constantly pay attention to students during loading, unloading, and transit.
• Intervene with student behavior when necessary (gang issues, weapons, fighting, etc.).
• Be able to safely operate a bus in a safe manner in adverse weather conditions.
• Work split shifts.
• Work with medically fragile students including operating a wheelchair lift.
• Be tolerant of extreme weather circumstances (heat and cold).
• Canyon, rural, and city driving can be expected during any regular driving day.

Physical Requirements

Not limited to the following:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to speak and/or hear. Frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, and crouch. Occasionally required to use hands to handle or feel and must occasionally climb or balance.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time.
• Must be able to move and lift under 100 lbs.

Note: The list of essential and marginal functions and of physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented in accordance with the requirements of the job.

Postings current as of 10/30/2026 9:53:12 PM CST.