Cortez - Bus Driver **Signing Bonus** - Transportation 25-26 School Year

Bus Driver

Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1 is committed to creating an environment of collaboration and accountability that ensures our students:

• Achieve personal goals and academic growth.
• Are invested in success for their future.
• Attain high levels of literacy and 21st century skills.
• Are engaged in active citizenship.
• Learn in a safe and healthy school environment.

Position Summary: Responsible for the safe transportation (including student behavior) of students to and from school and extra-curricular activities. Monitors mechanical function of equipment for repair or attention. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community and school clientele.

Typical Responsibilities:

• Picks up and delivers students according to assigned routes and time schedule
• May transport student in extra-curricular situations such as athletics, field trips, etc.
• Monitors the performance and mechanical conditions of the bus and reports any problems to the director.
• Perform all required safety and vehicle checks pertaining to any bus trip and reports any problems to the director
• Follows and conforms to all safety and training requirements of the district, state and federal governments
• Maintains an awareness of all conditions or advisories which may affect the safe operation of the vehicle
• Always monitors and controls the behavior of students and reports any difficulties to appropriate personnel; confers as necessary with parents, administrators and others.
• Maintains the cleanliness of the bus
• Monitors and maintains the various bus fluid levels
• Maintains and submits all required records and reports
• Reports any emergencies, delays, damages, accidents or incidents to the director or other district authority
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested

Position Requirements

Minimum Education:

• High school graduate or equivalent and at least 21 years of age
• Must pass all required tests
• May need specialized training in mountain driving, winter driving, etc. (after employment)

Skill Requirements:

• Appropriate driver's license
• Effective communication

Licenses or Certification:

• We offer paid training to help you obtain your CDL-B with P2 endorsement (1-year work contract agreement required upon receiving CDL).
• First Aid certification
• DOT physical examination

Essential Environmental Demands:

Noise, dirt and dust, odors and fumes, some hazardous situations, temperature extremes. All buildings/grounds in District Re-1 are tobacco free.

Physical Strength Specifications for School Bus Drivers:

• Hands, arms, shoulder and upper back must be sufficiently strong and mobile to operate steering mechanisms which require approximately 30 to 40 pounds torque for non-power assisted units operating at low speeds
• Lower back, legs and feet must have sufficient strength and mobility to operate brake and clutch mechanisms which require approximately 20 to 30 pounds pressure and rapid movement for safe operation
• Must be sufficiently strong and mobile to perform routine pre-operation inspections
• Must be able to enter and exit rear emergency door in order to evacuate passengers
• Must be able to work in temperatures in the 25 F to 90 F range
• Must be able to work in a sitting position for two to three hours without interruption

Supervision: Reports to Director of Transportation Department. Does not supervise other employees

Job Classification: Non-exempt, may be eligible for benefits depending on hours.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: The physical demands, work environment factors and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1 does not discriminate against any protected classes as identified by the State of Colorado. A lack of English speaking skills will not be a barrier to participation or admission. The following staff have been designated to handle inquiries regarding our nondiscrimination policies:

Title IX Coordinator and Compliance Officer (Title II/ADA, Title VI)

Rhonda Tracy, Director of Human Resources

400 North Elm Street, Cortez, CO 81321 View phone number on click.appcast.io

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504 Compliance Officer (Section 504)

Lisa Megel, Executive Director of Exceptional Student Services

400 North Elm Street, Cortez, CO 81321 View phone number on click.appcast.io

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M-CSD RE-1 School Governance Policies can be found on our website at: