What are the responsibilities and job description for the Draper/West Valley - Substitute Part-Time Bus Driver position at American Preparatory Academy?
School Year: 2026 - 2027
Location(s): Draper & West Valley
Job Summary:
An APA Bus Driver is responsible for safely transporting students and other passengers to and from school and school-sponsored events. Bus Drivers work morning and afternoon shifts and are responsible for maintaining a safe, clean, and mechanically sound bus while providing a positive experience for students.
Duties & Responsibilities:
The position includes but is not limited to the following list of representative duties:
- Transport students and other passengers to and from school and school-sponsored events.
- Obey all traffic laws and APA transportation policies to ensure students arrive at their destinations safely.
- Maintain a clean and mechanically sound bus at all times.
- Ensure the safety of students when entering and leaving the bus.
- Assist students with getting on and off the bus as needed.
- Engage positively and appropriately with students as they enter and exit the bus.
- Complete assigned routes safely and on time.
- Respond appropriately and calmly during emergency situations.
- Report any safety, vehicle, or route concerns to the appropriate supervisor.
- Other duties as assigned.
Schedule:
- Monday-Friday; Morning shift: 6:00 am - 8:30 am, Afternoon shift: 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
- Up to 25 hours per week
Benefits:
- Participation in a 401(k) match
- Partial School and Summer breaks off
- Priority enrollment for daycare and school age children
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Must possess emotional maturity and demonstrate respect for children and adults.
- Willingness to cooperate with the aims of the program.
- Flexibility, patience, and good personal hygiene.
- Good verbal communication skills.
- Ability to visually observe and monitor students effectively.
- Ability to fulfill responsibilities under pressure, including during emergency situations.
- Proven work experience as a School Bus Driver or similar role.
- Clean driving record with no at-fault accidents or traffic citations within the last five years.
- Two or more years of experience working with children is preferred.
- Ability to carry out assigned routes safely and on time.
- Ability to work around the risk of exposure to blood, bodily fluids, tissues, and communicable diseases.
- Ability to safely travel on main highways, side streets, and rural roads while transporting children.
- Ability to lift up to 55 pounds multiple times throughout the day.
- Ability to climb into the bus and frequently walk, bend, kneel, and squat.
Education and Experience:
- Must possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must be able to successfully complete a background check as required by APA.
- Alternative qualifications may be considered if sufficient to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.