Bus Driver

Hourly
Work Calendar: Hourly
FTE: 0.50 (20 Hours per Week)
Contract Status: Non-Contract
FLSA Status: Non- Exempt
Salary Schedule/Lane: 86/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/A/01
Benefits: Eligible
Reports To: Transportation Manager
Starting Wage: $ 23.84/Hr
Multiple Vacancies, Position Open Until Filled
The Bus Driver position will start as an hourly position and when the incumbent has meet all the license and training requirements could be offered a contract position with benefits should a contract position be available.
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.
New drivers can earn up to a $1,000 bonus after obtaining their CDL, completing training, and driving for 60 consective 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:

1. High school diploma or equivalent
2. Valid Driver's License and evidence of insurability
3. Must be 21 years of age or older
4. 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
5. Able to roll, push, pull, bend, reach, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds
6. Ability to- pass the Physical Assessment Standards for Utah School Bus Drivers
7. Speak, read, write, analyze, and follow written and verbal communication in English; listen to, and understand information and ideas presented verbally or in writing
8. 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.

1. Prior experience working with children with special needs
2. CDL endorsements (including passenger, air brakes, and school bus)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. 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
2. 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
3. Assist other personnel as may be required (e.g. emergency situations, etc.) to ensure an efficient and effective work environment
4. 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
5. 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
6. 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
7. Maintain fluids in assigned vehicle (e.g. gas, oil, water, anti-freeze, etc.) to maintain vehicles in safe operating condition
8. 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
9. 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
10. 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
11. Conduct emergency evacuation drills as mandated by state standards to ensure efficiency of procedures and compliance with mandated requirements
12. Detail bus problems in a clear and concise manner (e.g. vehicle repair request, etc.) to maintain safe driving and operating conditions
13. Report observations and incidents involving students (e.g. discipline, accidents, inappropriate social behavior, etc.) to communicate information to appropriate personnel
14. Participate in meetings, workshops, and seminars, as assigned to convey and gather information required to perform functions
15. Respond to inquiries (e.g. students, parents, other school personnel, etc.) to provide and convey information
16. Adapt to changing work priorities and work with frequent interruptions, as required
17. Support a team environment by collaborating with own and other work units to effectively perform the duties of the position
18. Maintain regular and predictable attendance to fulfill job requirements efficiently and effectively
19. Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure efficient and effective functioning of the work unit

EMPLOYEE SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No
WORK ENVIRONMENT & 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, 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 has 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, (801) 578-8340 You may also contact the Office for Civil Rights, Denver, CO, (303) 844-5695