Transportation Van Driver

Salt Lake City School District; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Salt Lake City School District seeks a Transportation Van Driver to transport students on scheduled routes, ensuring safety and vehicle readiness. The position involves assisting students with loading/unloading and supervising behavior during transit, with a typical schedule of 10–20 hours per week on a split morning/afternoon shift.

Requirements include fingerprinting, a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver's license, and the ability to pass a physical/dexterity standards.

Qualifications

• Fingerprinting and criminal background check required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Valid driver’s license with insurability and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Drive a van to transport students on scheduled routes in a safe and timely manner.
• Assist students with loading and unloading, including those in wheelchairs or with special needs.
• Maintain safe operating condition of vehicle and report any issues.
• Supervise students during transit and enforce district policies.
• Prepare route reports, incident reports, and other required documentation.
• Participate in drills and safety procedures as mandated.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Work Calendar: Hourly
• FTE: 0.50 (Up to 20 Hours per week)
• Contract Status: Non-contract
• FLSA Status: Non- Exempt
• Reports To: Transportation Manager
• Starting Wage: $19.00 hourly
• Salary Schedule/Lane: 86/M
• Benefits: Not Eligible
• Anticipated Start Date: 09/28/2026
• Priority Screen Date: 09/09/2026

Positions Available: 2

JOB SUMMARY

The Transportation Van Driver- utilizes a van to transport students over scheduled routes to and from school and other special excursions; ensures the vehicle of operation is in safe operating condition; and ensures the safety of students during transport, loading, and unloading from the van. Work schedule will generally be 10-20 hours per week on weekdays: 2-4 hours between 6:00 am and 10:00 am and 2-3 hours between 1:30 pm and 4:30 pm.

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 Driver's License and evidence of insurability with an acceptable driving record that will be verified
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Able to roll, push, pull, bend, reach, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to pass the Physical Assessment Standards for Utah School Drivers
• 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

• Prior experience working with children with special needs
• Spanish or other language proficiency, including ability to read, write, speak, and understand

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive a van to transport passengers over scheduled routes to and from school, 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 vehicles including both emergency situations and normal transport
• Assist other personnel as may be required (e.g., emergency situations, etc.) to ensure an efficient and effective work environment
• Supervise students and other passengers during transit to maintain safety and follow district policy. Report observations and incidents involving students (e.g., discipline, accidents, inappropriate social behavior, etc.) to appropriate personnel
• Advise students and other passengers of appropriate behavior (e.g., vehicle safety rules for students, vehicle conduct rep
• 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 the vehicle
• Maintain fluids in the assigned vehicle (e.g., gas, oil, water, anti-freeze, etc.) to maintain vehicles in safe operating condition
• 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
• Assess incidents, complaints, accidents, and potential emergency sit ations (e.g., monitor vehicle repair request sheets, etc.) to resolve and recommend a resolution to the situation
• Prepare documents and reports (e.g., route 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
• Conduct emergency evacuation drills as mandated by state standards to ensure efficiency of procedures and compliance with mandated requirements
• Detail vehicle 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
• Participate in meetings, workshops, and seminars, as assigned to convey, and gather information required to perform functions
• Respond to inquiries (e.g., students, parents, other school personnel, etc.) to provide and convey information
• 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
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
• EMPLOYEE SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No
• WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Transportation Van Driver Physical Demands Form

The Salt Lake City School District is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact us at Human Resource Services - Salt Lake City School District (slcschools.org) or call 801-578-8340.

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 h as 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] You may also contact the Office for Civil Rights, Denver, CO, [phone].