Bus Driver - Hourly

Granite School District
US - Utah - Salt Lake City
November 14, 2024

Position Type:
Transportation/Bus Driver

Date Posted:
11/11/2024

Location:
Transportation

Date Available:
As soon as possible

Closing Date:
11/18/2024 Please note that this posting closes at 3:00 pm on the date listed above.

If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Dave Gatti, Transportation Director, at *** or email dgatti@graniteschools. org

Hours per week: 0-29

We offer paid training to get CDL with school bus endorsement.

Job Title

Bus Driver

Department

Transportation

Supervisor

Director

Salary Schedule

ESP (84)

Lane Placement

I

Contract Length

Hourly

FLSA Classification

Non-exempt

Last Review Date

July 2020

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, training, education, responsibilities, abilities; the machines, tools and equipment used; background; and any licenses or certifications required. Physical, punctual, reliable, and predictable regular attendance is an essential job function to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Job Summary
The school bus driver operates various styles of school buses to safely transport students to and from school, field trips, and extended trips (out of town/overnight). The driver is responsible for safely operating the school bus at all times under all driving conditions. The driver is also responsible for the cleanliness and mechanical soundness of the bus and monitoring student behavior. Attendance, physical presence, and timeliness are required and are essential functions of this position.

Essential Functions

Operate various brands, sizes, and types of school buses (up to 15 tons GVW or up to 40 ft long)
Deliver students to and from school in a safe manner
Monitor and model appropriate behavior and intervene when necessary
Perform a state-required pre- and post-trip safety inspection of the bus including an under-the-bus inspection and adding necessary fluids
Complete all state and district-required forms and paperwork
Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
Make minor repairs in route
Attend all training required by state and district
Effectively clean bus
Conduct regularly scheduled safety and bus evacuation drills
Maintain detailed route sheets
Operate wheelchair lift and properly secure students to their seats when necessary
Perform first aid/CPR
Supervise and train adult attendants on the bus
Enforce school bus safety rules and policies

Non-Essential Functions

Other duties as assigned*

*This description should not be construed to contain every function/responsibility that may be required to be performed by an employee assigned to this position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of education, knowledge, and experience requirements; the machines, tools and equipment used; background; and any licenses or certifications required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Required Education and Qualifications

Attain CDL with passenger and school bus endorsements
Possess a safe driving record as demonstrated by their MVR report
Complete new driver training course within ninety days of hire
Complete state requirements for Learner's Permit
Complete behind-the-wheel training
Pass driving assessment
Pass the State-required Department of Transportation (DOT) drug screening and physical

Re-Certification
To be eligible to continue employment as a school bus driver, the school bus driver must:

Renew CDL every five years
Complete the State-required certification program (including required classes and other learning requirements)
Pass annual State-required physical assessment
Participate in all random DOT drug screenings
Maintain a safe driving record
Complete an eight-hour in-service training each year of employment (including the first year)

Required Prior Experience
None

Required Knowledge and Skills

Be familiar with the mechanical operation of the bus and be able to make minor repairs
Be able to recognize mechanical problems and report them to bus technicians
Possess knowledge of laws and policies (state, interstate, and district)
Possess effective communication skills for interactions with students, parents, fellow bus drivers, and supervisory staff
Possess student behavior management skills
Possess skills in first aid, fuel economy, and defensive driving
Know special education policies and laws and be able to appropriately interact with special education students
Properly communicated on a two-way radio

Assigned Decision Making

Modify routes to meet student needs and communicate changes to supervisory staff
Use appropriate and approved student management and discipline strategies (driver may NEVER suspend student riding privileges)
Decide appropriate action with regards to first aid for minor injuries on bus (always notify parents of injury)

Interactions with Others
Positive interactions with students, parents, staff, teachers, administration and other outside agencies.

Supervisory Responsibility
Supervision of student safety.

Budget Responsibility
NA

Working Environment

Constantly pay attention to students during loading, unloading, and transit.
Intervene with student behavior when necessary (gang issues, weapons, fighting, etc. ).
Be able to safely operate a bus in a safe manner in adverse weather conditions.
Work split shifts.
Work with medically fragile students including operating a wheelchair lift.
Be tolerant of extreme weather circumstances (heat and cold).
Canyon, rural, and city driving can be expected during any regular driving day.

Physical Requirements - Not limited to the following:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to speak and/or hear. Frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, and crouch. Occasionally required to use hands to handle or feel and must occasionally climb or balance.
Specific vision abilit.

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Bus Driver - Hourly

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