Bus Driver (Hourly)

Work Calendar: Hourly
FTE: 0.50 (20 Hours per Week)
Contract Status: Non-Contract
FLSA Status: Non- Exempt
Reports To: Transportation Manager
Starting Wage: $ 23.26 hourly
Salary Schedule/Lane: 48/RR*
Benefits: Not Eligible
Multiple Vacancies, Position Open Until Filled
JOB SUMMARY
The Bus Driver transports students over scheduled routes and/or 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.
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 the CDL.
5. Work with limited supervision.
6. Communicate effectively and efficiently with diverse groups of people while maintaining confidentiality and positive working relationships with co-workers, students, parents, and other district employees.
7. Able to roll, push, pull, bend, reach, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds.
8. Speak, read, write, analyze, and follow written and verbal communication in English; listen to, and understand information and ideas presented verbally or in writing.
9. Adaptability and understanding of cultural differences and in working in a diverse environment 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. Adapt to changing work priorities and work with frequent interruptions, as required.
2. 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.
3. As needed, roll, push, pull, bend, reach, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds.
4. Assess incidents, complaints, accidents and/or potential emergency situations (e.g. monitor vehicle repair request sheets, etc.) to resolve and/or recommend a resolution to the situation.
5. 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.
6. Assist other personnel as maybe required (e.g. emergency situations, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.
7. Clean assigned vehicles (e.g. sweep and mop inside of bus, wipe down seats, clean windows, etc.) to ensure safety, appearance, and sanitation of vehicle.
8. Communicate effectively with diverse individuals and groups of people while maintaining confidentiality and building positive working relationships with employees and stakeholders.
9. Conduct emergency evacuation drills as mandated by state standards to ensure efficiency of procedures and complying with mandated requirements.
10. Detail bus problems in a clear and concise manner (e.g. vehicle repair request, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining safe driving and operating conditions.
11. Drive school bus to transport passengers over scheduled routes to and from school and/or field trips in a safe and timely manner.
12. Maintain regular and predictable attendance to fulfill job requirements efficiently and effectively.
13. Maintain fluids in assigned vehicle (e.g. gas, oil, water, anti-freeze, etc.) to maintain vehicles in safe operating condition.
14. Other duties as assigned.
15. Participate in meetings, workshops, seminars, as assigned for the purpose of conveying and/or or gathering information required to perform functions.
16. Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections (e.g. fluid levels, tire pressure, exterior condition, walk around inspection including lights, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the safe operating condition of the vehicle and complying with mandated guidelines.
17. Prepare documents and reports (e.g. field trips reports, employee time cards, incident reports, inspection records, passenger misconduct, mileage logs, student counts, routing information, federal, state standards and district Policy reports, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities providing written support and/or conveying information.
18. Report observations and/or incidents involving students (e.g. discipline, accidents, inappropriate social behavior, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate personnel.
19. Respond to inquiries (e.g. students, parents, other school personnel, etc.) for the purpose of providing and/or conveying information.
20. Supervise students and other passengers during transit for the purpose of maintaining safety and following district policy.
21. Support a team environment by collaborating with own and other work units to effectively perform the duties of the position.
22. Work under limited supervision, utilizing time-management and prioritization strategies, accurately processing detailed information and meeting deadlines.

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/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or 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 the benefits office via email at benefits@slcschools.org or call 801-578-8371.
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, 440 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