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 hi red 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.