Driver - Student Transport Hourly (PT)
Driver - Student Transport Hourly (PT)
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Position Details
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
Anticipated Start Date:08/18/2025
Positions Available: 2
JOB SUMMARY
The Driver Student Transport- utilizes a van to transport students over scheduled routes to and from school and other special excursions; ensures the vehicle of operation 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.
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 Drivers 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 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 having one or all of them does not disqualify any candidate from consideration.
- Prior experience working with children with special needs
- Spanish or other language proficiency including ability to read write speak and understand
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES
- 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 etc.) to provide safe loading and unloading from vehicles including both emergency situations and normal transport
- Assist other personnel as may be required (e.g. emergency situations etc.) 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 (e.g. discipline accidents inappropriate social behavior etc.) to appropriate personnel
- Advise students and other passengers of appropriate behavior (e.g. vehicle safety rules for students vehicle conduct reports etc.) to reinforce regulations and maintain passenger safety
- Clean assigned vehicles (e.g. sweep and mop inside of vehicle wipe down seats clean windows etc.) to ensure the safety appearance and sanitation of the vehicle
- Maintain fluids in the assigned vehicle (e.g. gas oil water anti-freeze etc.) to maintain vehicles in safe operating condition
- 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
Assess incidents complaints accidents and potential emergency situations (e.g. monitor vehicle repair request sheets etc.) to resolve and recommend a resolution to the situation
Prepare documents and reports (e.g. route reports employee timecards incident reports inspection records passenger misconduct mileage logs student counts routing information federal state standards and district policy reports etc.) to document activities providing written support and conveying information
Conduct emergency evacuation drills as mandated by state standards to ensure efficiency of procedures and compliance with mandated requirements
Detail vehicle problems in a clear and concise manner (e.g. vehicle repair request etc.) to maintain safe driving and operating conditions
Report observations and incidents involving students (e.g. discipline accidents
inappropriate social behavior etc.) to communicate information to appropriate personnel
Participate in meetings workshops and seminars as assigned to convey and gather information required to perform functions
Respond to inquiries (e.g. students parents other school personnel etc.) to provide and convey information
Adapt to changing work priorities and work with frequent interruptions as required
Support a team environment by collaborating with own and other work units to effectively perform the duties of the position
Maintain regular and predictable attendance to fulfill job requirements efficiently and effectively
Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
EMPLOYEE SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs 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 usatHuman Resource Services - Salt Lake City School District ()or call .
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 406 East 100 South Salt Lake City Utah 84111 You may also contact the Office for Civil Rights Denver CO
Employment Type
Part-Time
