Work Calendar: 242

FTE: 1.00 (40.0Hours per Week)

Contract Status: Contract

FLSA Status: Non- Exempt

Reports To: Director of Transportation

Starting Wage: $53,080 annually

Salary Schedule/Lane: 77/B

Benefits: Eligible

Anticipated Start Date: 07/28/2025

Priority Screen Date: 07/14/2025

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Positions Available: 1   

Position Open Until Filled

JOB SUMMARY

The Bus Driver Trainer provides comprehensive training to school bus driver applicants and current drivers through both classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel training sessions. This position ensures that all drivers are knowledgeable and compliant with district, state, and federal transportation regulations and safety standards. The trainer assesses training needs, reinforces safe driving practices, and prepares drivers for state certification. Additionally, the Bus Driver Trainer maintains accurate and up-to-date training records and documentation to meet audit and regulatory requirements.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct classroom and behind-the-wheel training for drivers and driver applicants to present, reinforce, and develop bus driver skills and provide job knowledge required to meet district, state, and federal requirements
• Evaluate performance of bus drivers and driver applicants (e.g., spot checks, student management techniques, safety issues, etc.) to ensure that basic skill levels are met and that all drivers are performing in a safe and courteous manner and in compliance with state certification requirements
• Monitor bus driver licensing, training requirements, and certificate status (e.g, driver’s licenses, physicals, drug screenings, CPR/First Aid, etc.) to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Conduct semi-annual bus evacuation training to ensure drivers perform required drills correctly
• Coordinate safety training within the transportation department
• Perform functions of a Bus Driver to meet student transportation needs
• Schedule training and testing of non-district personnel to ensure compliance with district policies and established regulatory requirements
• Prepare a wide variety of reports, documents, and correspondence of a confidential and non-confidential nature (e.g., letters, memorandums, meeting minutes, periodic and ad-hoc reports for department, district, and state, etc.)
• Review documents and reports (e.g., federal, state standards, and district policy reports, etc.) to determine topics for training and/or being updated on federal, state, and district guidelines
• Maintain a wide variety of manual and electronic documents, files, and records (e.g., budget data, employee records, financial records, etc.) to provide up-to-date information, completion of processes, and historical reference in accordance with established administrative guidelines and legal requirements
• Participate in meetings, workshops, and seminars, as assigned, to convey and gather information required to perform functions
• Communicate effectively with diverse individuals and groups of people while maintaining confidentiality and building positive working relationships with employees and stakeholders
• Represent the department in a professional manner using workplace etiquette
• Work under limited supervision, use time-management and prioritization strategies, adapt to changing work priorities, and work with frequent interruptions to meet deadlines
• 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
• As needed, roll, push, pull, bend, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and lift up to 50 pounds
• Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective function of the work unit

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) and Defensive Driving Instructor’s Certificate within 60 days of hire
• Hold or obtain a CPR & First Aid Certificate within six months of hire
• Ability to pass the Physical Assessment Standards for Utah School Bus Drivers
• Able to roll, push, pull, bend, reach, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds
• Speak, read, write, analyze, and follow written and verbal communication in English; listen to, and understand information and ideas presented verbally or in writing

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.

• Knowledge of pertinent transportation codes and policies
• Experience in a K-12 education or public employment environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

EMPLOYEE SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling, and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 34% sitting, 33% walking, and 33% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

 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 Human Resource Services – Salt Lake City School District (slcschools.org) or call 801-578-8340.

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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, accommodation, 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, (801) 578-8340 You may also contact the Office for Civil Rights, Denver, CO, (303) 844-5695.