School Bus Driver, USDB

Job Description

The Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (USDB) invites you to consider an employment opportunity with our Agency. We are looking for a reliable and responsible candidate to fill a School Bus Driver position.

This position is located in Ogden. Travel is required between all USDB campuses.

Working schedule : Monday - Friday for up to 7.5 hours per day for nine months (181) during each school year.*

Principal Duties :

• Drives a school bus exceeding 26,000 pounds GVW and operates related equipment to transport disabled (deaf / hard-of-hearing, blind / visually impaired, developmentally disabled, etc.
• students affiliated with the Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind to various off-campus events and activities;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The Ideal Candidate :

The model candidate for this position is someone who :

• has or is willing to obtain before official start date a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver License (CDL) with School Bus and Passenger Endorsements, air brake training.
• Clean driving record
• Be able to run, maneuver, navigate, and drive a school bus
• Knowledge of school bus operation, routing, and safety
• Knowledge of traffic control and safety procedures; applicable laws, rules, regulations, and policies and procedures
• Successful completion of a criminal background check.

Why You Should Join Our Team :

Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind employees make a positive difference to the lives of USDB students and for their families and enjoy seeing the difference they make every day.

The State offers a desirable benefits package and retirement plan as well as many other benefits.

Health Insurance - Public Employee Health Program (PEHP) :

3 medical plan options. Choose a Traditional or High Deductible Health Plan. There is an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those that have other medical insurance coverage.

5 dental plan options, with an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those that have other dental insurance coverage.

4 vision plan options under EyeMed or OptiCare

Retirement - Utah Retirement Systems (URS) :

Employees who have any service credit with an employer covered by the Utah Retirement Systems prior to 7 / 1 / 2011 are in the Tier I Public Employees System.

Employees hired on or after 7 / 1 / 2011 and who have never been in the URS retirement system have two options for retirement in the Tier II System.

Tier 2 Hybrid Retirement System. Employer contributes an amount equal to 10% of your salary between both plans (pension and 401(k))

Tier 2 Defined Contribution Plan. Employer contributes an amount equal to 10% of your salary to a 401(k) plan only.

Employer contributions to your 401(k) are vested after four years.

Paid Time Off :

Annual leave and sick leave are accrued at 4 hours per pay period each (4 hours annual, 4 hours sick).

Annual leave amounts increase with years of service.

We have 12 paid holidays.

There are many other voluntarily / miscellaneous benefits available. To learn more please click here.

The Agency :

To learn more about the Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind, please click here.

Supplemental Information

There are risks found in potentially dangerous or unusual environmental stress situations, e.g. being subject to possible physical attack.

Risks are related to the possibility of working with students who are non-compliant, self-abusive, and / or aggressive.)

Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work, however, there may be some walking; standing; bending;

carrying light items, etc.