Bus Driver

Salt Lake City School District•Salt Lake, UT

3d•$24

About The Position

The Bus Driver position will start as an hourly position and when the incumbent has met 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 2025-26 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 consecutive days with excellent attendance and positive performance 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.

Requirements

All positions require selected candidates to be fingerprinted and successfully pass a criminal background check.
High school diploma or equivalent
Valid Utah 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
Hold or obtain CPR & First Aid Certificate within six months of hire
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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Drive school bus, and other vehicles, to transport passengers over scheduled routes accessed via an electronic device, 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
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
Supervise students and other passengers during transit to maintain safety and follow district policy
Support other personnel as may be required (e.g., emergency situations, etc.) to ensure an efficient and effective work environment.
Assist in administering first aid if certified
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 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.
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
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
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
Maintain fluids in assigned vehicle (e.g., gas, oil, water, anti-freeze, etc.) to maintain vehicles in safe operating condition
Conduct emergency evacuation drills as mandated by state standards to ensure efficiency of procedures and compliance with mandated requirements
Respond to inquiries (e.g., students, parents, other school personnel, etc.) to provide and convey information
Participate in meetings, workshops, trainings and seminars, as assigned to convey and gather information required to perform functions
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