Bus Driver (Part Time) School year 2026-2027

Tooele County School District; Utah; On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Tooele County School District in Utah is seeking a Substitute Bus Driver for the 2026-2027 school year. The position is part time and falls under Transportation; duties include safe operation of a school bus on assigned routes, field trips, and daily pre-trip inspections.

The role requires a CDL Class B with Passenger and School Bus endorsement preferred, a High School Diploma or GED, and at least 21 years of age.

Qualifications

• Requires a valid CDL Class B with Passenger and School Bus endorsement preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Safely drives a school bus on designated routes and field trips.
• Inspects bus daily prior to transporting passengers.
• Maintains order and discipline among students in accordance with district policies.
• Reports mechanical deficiencies or accidents promptly.
• Ensures no child is left on the bus without supervision.

Skills

Safe driving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDL Class B with P&S endorsement preferred

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Tooele County School District

Bus Driver (Part Time) School year 2026-2027 JobID: 11117

• Position Type: Transportation / Substitute Bus Driver
• Date Posted: 11/6/2026
• Location: Transportation

Title: Substitute Bus Driver

Position Purpose

Under the general supervision of the Director of Transportation, to ensure the safe transportation of students, staff, and others to and from school, residential neighborhoods, and field trips.

Essential Functions:

• Safely drives a school bus on days when school is in session over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, loading and unloading students at designated locations.
• Transports students, teachers and others on school field or activity trips.
• Inspects assigned bus on a daily basis prior to transporting of passengers to ensure that bus is in good, clean and safe working order.
• Cleans and refuels bus as needed.
• Ensures that a communication device is in proper working order before each trip.
• Reports all mechanical deficiencies, traffic violations, or accidents, promptly.
• Reports need of routine maintenance of bus (e.g., oil change).
• Maintains order and discipline in an effective and courteous manner among students being transported in accordance with district policies and procedures; reports any incidents involving student discipline.
• Observes and tracks route timing, such as total time en-route, time between stops, loading and unloading times or any other requested information for the purpose of establishing route efficiency, as requested.
• Maintains and submits records and reports as required, such as green sheets, miles & minutes, and maps.
• Follows procedures to ensure that no child is left alone on bus without adult supervision at any time, and that all children have departed bus at the end of all bus routes (morning, evening and during field trips or other special trips).
• Inventories bus emergency and first aid supplies and equipment; reports needs to the Director.
• Prepares attendants and children for bus drills and ensures bus evacuation drills are held as required.
• In case of accidents/emergencies, evacuates children according to written and practiced procedures, ensures that medical emergency procedures are followed; completes a written report as required.
• Attends and participates in trainings, and other continuing education, career and professional development opportunities.
• Must be at least 21 years of age

Additional Duties

• Performs other related tasks as assigned.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

• Uses standard automotive and bus equipment, and telephone.

Travel Requirements

• Travels to and from school district buildings, to vehicle service stations, field trip locations and other destinations are required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of all traffic laws, regulations, road signs and related information.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate the bus, conduct pre-trip inspections, and clean the bus.
• Visual and auditory acuity within professionally determined normal ranges, with correction if needed.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective organizational, problem solving, and time management skills.
• Ability to learn and comprehend information from procedures manuals and other materials. Ability to comprehend and follow traffic signs required.
• Ability to physically move through the bus, center and property.
• Ability to maintain composure and perform responsibilities under pressure and in cases of accidents or other emergencies.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Works in standard school bus environment.

Qualifications Profile

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

Certification/License

• Motor Vehicle Operator's (DMV) License.
• Current Commercial Driver's License (CDL), class B with Passenger and School Bus endorsement preferred.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED.

Experience

• Successful prior experience working as a bus driver, preferably in a school district or transporting children.

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Contract:

Time card position - Up to 29 hours per week

Support Professional Salary Schedule Z1 $21.88

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