Substitute Bus Driver (CDL provided) ($24.89/hour)

About the role

The Bus Driver transports school students to and from school or authorized locations in a safe, professional and timely manner specified by the District. Incumbent conducts pre-trip/post-trip bus inspection and maintains necessary records to ensure the proper operation of the school bus and assist in meeting State and Federal requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conducts pre-trip/post-trip bus inspection and maintains necessary records to ensure the proper operation of the school bus and assist in meeting State and Federal requirements.
• Maintains order and discipline on the school bus at all times as would be expected in the classroom according to established guidelines set by the District.
• Performs daily maintenance and cleaning of assigned bus.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent as reviewed by the Department of Human Resources.
• Verification may be requested.
• CDL license with proper endorsements.
• MANDT training may be required.
• Maintain UDOT Commercial Driver Fitness Form.
• Bi-annual completion of the Utah State Office of Education Physical Performance Assessment standards for Utah School Bus Drivers.
• Defensive driving courses, First Aid and other annual in-service training are provided by the District according to the guidelines established by the State of Utah.
• One year demonstrated safe driving competence preferred.
• Maintain a continuing good driving record as a condition of employment.
• Requires ability to operate various types of buses (30 - 40 feet in length) effectively and safely even under adverse road conditions.
• Requires mechanical aptitude.
• Requires the ability to operate a two-way radio.
• Requires ability to operate fuel pumps and car wash.
• Requires ability to relate well with students of all ages and special needs.
• Requires good communication skills.
• Interacts with students, parents, teachers, administrators and the general public.
• Requires excellent motor skills (e.g. hand-eye-foot-coordination, ability to recognize hazardous situations and react quickly and safely).
• Must demonstrate basic competence in reading, writing and math.
• Must demonstrate ability to understand road signs, traffic laws, rules and regulations according to the traffic codes of the State of Utah as outlined in the CDL driving manual.
• Must be self-motivated and proactive in completing tasks with minimal direction.

Qualifications

• Machines, Tools & Equipment Used: School bus, related tools, machines and safety equipment.
• Physical Requirements: Frequent continuous sitting (up to 3 hours at a time), eye/hand coordination and operating of foot controls without visualizing. Occasional lifting from floor to waist and carrying of 50 pounds, pulling/dragging up to 125 pounds, kneeling in awkward positions and ascending/descending bus stairs. Constant near visual acuity, far visual acuity, color vision and hearing.

Skills

• Safe driving competence.
• Operate various types of buses (30 - 40 feet in length).
• Operate a two-way radio.
• Operate fuel pumps and car wash.
• Relate well with students of all ages and special needs.
• Excellent motor skills.
• Basic competence in reading, writing and math.
• Understand road signs, traffic laws, rules and regulations.

Benefits

• Not specified.

Pay

• Not specified.

Schedule

• Not specified.