Bus Driver

Bus Driver

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.

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.

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 :

• 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

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.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

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 in employment, and its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact us at Human Resource Services - Salt Lake City School District (slcschools.org) or call 801-578-8340.

Non-Discrimination Statement : No district employee or student shall be sub