[INT] Transportation - SpEd Bus Driver (30475)

Weber School District•West Haven, UT

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Bus Driver transports students, including students with special education needs, and faculty on scheduled routes and to and from school, field trips, and special excursions. The driver maintains the assigned vehicle in safe operating condition and protects passengers’ safety during transit, loading, unloading, and emergency evacuations. The position is benefits-eligible as outlined in the Benefits Guide, non-exempt, and scheduled for 177 days at 6.75 hours per day (33.75 hours per week). Physical presence at the worksite is essential; the role requires in-person collaboration and interaction with team members, staff, students, and guardians, as well as access to on-site equipment and resources. Only applicants currently employed by Weber School District Transportation may apply. The work includes supervising and assisting passengers, enforcing behavior and safety rules, inspecting and cleaning vehicles, fueling buses, completing records, and responding to incidents and emergencies. The job requires the ability to perform specified physical tasks, including climbing bus stairs, moving and carrying objects, and accessing areas beneath a bus. Work is performed under some temperature extremes and with some exposure to risk of injury or illness. The position works under direct supervision using standardized routines and may lead, guide, or coordinate students and other staff.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Job-related experience is desired.
Commercial Driver's License with P Endorsement.
School Bus Driver's Certificate.
Air brake Certificate.
CPR/First Aid Certificate.
Pre-employment medical examination.
Criminal Justice/Fingerprint Clearance.
Drug screening.
Maintain required licenses and certifications.
Ability to adhere to safety practices and administer first aid.
Ability to operate district vehicles used to transport students and operate a fire extinguisher and two-way communication radio.
Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records.
Knowledge of safety practices and procedures; applicable State Motor Vehicle Code and Education Code provisions; city streets and locations; basic preventive maintenance of district vehicles; emergency evacuation techniques for regular and special education students, including medically fragile students; and CPR and basic first aid.
Ability to communicate with diverse groups, adapt to changing work priorities, meet deadlines and schedules, work as part of a team, and set priorities.
Ability to perform the physical demands described, including significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling; some climbing and balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity.

Responsibilities

Transport students, including special education students, and faculty on scheduled routes and to and from school, field trips, and special excursions.
Maintain passenger safety during transit, boarding, unloading, and emergency evacuations.
Advise students and other passengers of behavior requirements and enforce rules and regulations.
Assess incidents, complaints, accidents, and potential emergencies; resolve or recommend resolutions.
Assist passengers with safe ingress and egress in routine and emergency situations, including bus evacuations.
Attend safety meetings and in-service training to maintain knowledge of school bus driving laws, regulations, and standards.
Clean assigned vehicles to maintain appearance, sanitation, and safety.
Fuel assigned vehicles and maintain them in safe operating condition.
Inspect assigned vehicles and systems, including pre-trip and post-trip checks, brakes, fluid levels, tires, and fuel.
Inform school personnel, parents, and others about practices, incidents, rules, and procedures as needed.
Prepare documentation such as incident reports, daily inspection reports, student counts, misconduct reports, and mileage records.
Supervise students, bus aides, parents, and teachers during transit.
Assist other personnel as required to support completion of their work.
Perform the specified physical tasks needed to operate the bus and assist students in emergencies.