CDL-Endorsed School Bus Driver — Safe Student Transport

Granite-School-District; Utah; On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Granite School District in Utah is seeking a School Bus Driver to operate various bus styles and transport students safely to and from school, field trips, and extended trips.

The driver is responsible for maintaining the bus, ensuring student safety and behavior, and completing required forms. A CDL with passenger and school bus endorsements, a clean driving record, and state driver training are required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Communication skills

Student behavior management

First aid

Defensive driving

Education

CDL with passenger and school bus endorsements

Job description

Granite School District in Utah is seeking a School Bus Driver to operate various bus styles and transport students safely to and from school, field trips, and extended trips.

The driver is responsible for maintaining the bus, ensuring student safety and behavior, and completing required forms. A CDL with passenger and school bus endorsements, a clean driving record, and state driver training are required.