Driver - Student Transport

Driver – Student Transport Hourly

Salt Lake City School District

• Work Calendar:
  Hourly
• FTE: 0.50 (Up to 20 Hours per week)
• Contract Status:
  Non-contract
• FLSA Status:
  Non-Exempt
• Reports To:
  
  Transportation Manager
• Starting Wage: $16.25 hourly
• Salary Schedule/Lane: 86/H
• Benefits:
  Not Eligible

The Driver uses a van to transport students over scheduled routes to and from school and other special excursions; ensures the vehicle is in safe operating condition; and ensures the safety of students during transport, loading, and unloading from the van.

Work schedule will generally be 10–20 hours per week on weekdays: 2–4 hours between 6:00 am and 10:00 am and 2–3 hours between 1:30 pm and 4:30 pm.

• Selected candidates must be fingerprinted and successfully pass a criminal background check.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver’s License and evidence of insurability with an acceptable driving record that will be verified.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Able to roll, push, pull, bend, reach, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to pass the Physical Assessment Standards for Utah School Drivers.
• Speak, read, write, and understand written and verbal communication in English.
• Adaptability and understanding of cultural differences while coping with stressful situations related to students and maintaining confidentiality.

• Prior experience working with children with special needs.
• Spanish or other language proficiency, including ability to read, write, speak, and understand.

• Drive a van to transport passengers over scheduled routes to and from school, and other occasions, in a safe and timely manner.
• Assist students and other passengers (e.g., students in wheelchairs, students with special needs) to provide safe loading and unloading from vehicles, including both emergency situations and normal transport.
• Assist other personnel as required to ensure an efficient and effective work environment.
• Supervise students and other passengers during transit to maintain safety and follow district policy; report observations and incidents involving students.
• Advise students and other passengers of appropriate behavior to reinforce regulations and maintain passenger safety.
• Clean assigned vehicles to ensure the safety, appearance, and sanitation of the vehicle.
• Maintain fluids in the assigned vehicle to maintain vehicles in safe operating condition.
• Perform pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections to ensure the safe operating condition of the vehicle and comply with mandated guidelines.
• Assess incidents, complaints, accidents, and potential emergency situations to resolve and recommend a resolution.
• Prepare documents and reports to document activities, providing written support and conveying information.
• Conduct emergency evacuation drills as mandated by state standards.
• Detail vehicle problems in a clear and concise manner to maintain safe driving and operating conditions.
• Report observations and incidents involving students to appropriate personnel.
• Participate in meetings, workshops, and seminars, as assigned.
• Respond to inquiries to provide and convey information.
• Adapt to changing work priorities and work with frequent interruptions.
• Support a team environment by collaborating with own and other work units.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

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. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Human Resource Services  or call 801‑578‑8340.