School Bus Driver | Safe, Reliable Student Transport

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

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.