Job Information
SALT LAKE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT Bus Driver in SALT LAKE CTY, Utah
Multiple Vacancies, Position Open Until Filled
Hourly
Work Calendar: Hourly
FTE: 0.50 (20 Hours per Week)
Contract Status: Non-Contract
FLSA Status: Non- Exempt
Salary Schedule/Lane: #86(Hourly)/Lane RR
Benefits: Not Eligible
Contract
Work Calendar: Contract
FTE: 0.50 (20 Hours per Week) and up to 0.75 (30 Hours per Week)
Contract Status: Contract
FLSA Status: Non- Exempt
Salary Schedule/Lane: #77 /Lane A/01
Benefits: Eligible
Reports To: Transportation Manager
Starting Wage: $ 23.84/Hour
Our bus drivers are essential in making sure students get to school safely and are ready to learn. To recognize their important role, for the 2024-25 school year, the district is offering a special cash bonus to all district bus drivers.
When all training requirements have been met, a contract position with benefits may be offered, if one is available. However, all bus drivers will start training, and driving, in an hourly position.
New drivers can earn up to a $1,000 bonus after obtaining their CDL, completing training, and driving for 60 consecutive days with excellent attendance and positive performance record.
For current bus drivers hired before October 16, 2024, there are two opportunities to earn a $1,000 bonus during the academic year. To qualify, drivers must maintain a positive performance record, excellent attendance, and a clean, non-preventable accident record. For more detailed information on the recognition program, contact the Transportation Department at Transportation - Salt Lake City School District
JOB SUMMARY
The Bus Driver transports students over scheduled routes and to/from special excursions; ensures the vehicle of operation is in safe operating condition; and ensures the safety of students during transport, loading, and unloading from buses.
Promotional opportunity to a contract, benefits eligible position upon successful completion of initial training.
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
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- Have or obtain a Commercial Driver License (CDL) within 60 days of hire. The district will provide all essential training needed to obtain a CDL
- Able to roll, push, pull, bend, reach, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to- pass the Physical Assessment Standards for Utah School Bus Drivers
- Speak, read, write, analyze, and follow written and verbal communication in English; listen to, and understand information and ideas presen ted verbally or in writing
- Adaptability and understanding of cultural differences while coping with stressful situations related to students and maintaining confidentiality
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
These are examples of skills and experience that the best-qualified candidates may have. Not having one or all of them does not disqualify any candidate from consideration.
- Prior experience working with children with special needs
- CDL endorsements (including passenger, air brakes, and school bus)
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Drive school bus, and other vehicles, to transport passengers over scheduled routes to and from school, field trips, 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 buses 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. bus safety rules for students, bus conduct reports, etc.) to reinforce regulations and maintain passenger safety
- 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 vehicle
- Maintain fluids in 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 situations (e.g. monitor vehicle repair request sheets, etc.) to resolve and recommend a resolution to the situation
- Prepare documents and reports (e.g. field trip reports, employee time cards, 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 bus 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 ENVIR ONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds, might need to drag up to 125 pounds, some climbing and balancing, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 90% sitting, 5% walking, and 5% standing. The job is performed in varying atmospheric conditions.
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,