Bus Driver - Field Trip

Work Calendar: 182

FTE: 0.5 (20 Hours per Week)

Contract Status: Contract

FLSA Status: Non- Exempt

Reports To: Transportation Manager

Starting Wage: $18,059

Salary Schedule/Lane: 77/A/01

Benefits: Eligible

Anticipated Start Date: 08/31/2026

Priority Screen Date: 08/21/2026

Positions Available:        One (1)

JOB SUMMARY

The Bus Driver – Field Trip, transports students and athletes over scheduled routes to and 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. This position works a flexible schedule to be released a week in advance and requires a commitment of 20 hours minimum per week prioritizing field trip transportation and when necessary, driving other routes to fulfill the contracted 20-hour-per-week contract.

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 125 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 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. Drive school bus to transport passengers over scheduled routes to and from school and/or field trips in a safe and timely manner.
2. 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.
3. Assist other personnel as may be required (e.g. emergency situations, etc.) to ensure an efficient and effective work environment.
4. Supervise students and other passengers during transit to maintain safety and follow district policy.
5. 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.
6. Clean assigned vehicles (e.g. sweep and mop inside of the bus, wipe down seats, clean windows, etc.) to ensure the safety, appearance, and sanitation of the vehicle.
7. Maintain fluids in assigned vehicle (e.g. gas, oil, water, anti-freeze, etc.) to maintain vehicles in safe operating condition.
8. Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections (e.g. fluid levels, tire pressure, exterior condition, walk-around inspection including lights, etc.) to ensure the safe operating condition of the vehicle and comply with mandated guidelines.
9. Prepare documents and reports (e.g. field trip reports, employee time cards, incident reports, inspection records, passenger misconduct, mileage logs, student counts, routing information, federal, state standards, and district Policy reports, etc.) to document activities and provide written support and/or conveying information.
10. Conduct emergency evacuation drills as mandated by state standards to ensure efficiency of procedures and compliance with mandated requirements.
11. Assess incidents, complaints, accidents, and potential emergency situations (e.g. monitor vehicle repair request sheets, etc.) to resolve and/or recommend a resolution to the situation.
12. Detail bus problems in a clear and concise manner (e.g. vehicle repair request, etc.) to maintain safe driving and operating conditions.
13. Communicate effectively with diverse individuals and groups of people while maintaining confidentiality and building positive working relationships with employees and stakeholders.
14. Report observations and/or incidents involving students (e.g. discipline, accidents, inappropriate social behavior, etc.) to communicate information to appropriate personnel.
15. Participate in meetings, workshops, and seminars, as assigned to convey and/or gather information required to perform functions.
16. Respond to inquiries (e.g. students, parents, other school personnel, etc.) to provide and convey information.
17. Adapt to changing work priorities and work with frequent interruptions, as required.
18. Work under limited supervision, utilizing time-management and prioritization strategies, accurately processing detailed information, and meeting deadlines.
19. Support a team environment by collaborating with own and other work units to effectively perform the duties of the position.
20. As needed, roll, push, pull, bend, reach, stoop, and lift up to 125 pounds.
21. Maintain regular and predictable attendance to fulfill job requirements efficiently and effectively.
22. Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

EMPLOYEE SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  Bus Driver - Field Trips Physical Demands

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 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.

Salary : $18,059 - $24,728