Bus Driver Trainee Program - Transportation Central

Bus Driver TraineeJob Title: Bus Driver Trainee - FLSA Exemption Status: Non-ExemptClassification Group: Temporary (Hourly and Internships) - Supervising Position: Operations Supervisor or designeePay Plan: Cherry Creek Transportation Employees Association - Pay Range: Hourly Wage RateLast Updated: 09/16/2025Pay Information - Benefits InformationJOB SUMMARY: Complete the Cherry Creek School District's bus driver training program and obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B with both a "P" (passenger) and "S" (school bus) endorsement within one (1) month of hire.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The subsequent duties outline the fundamental operations of the position and exemplify the nature of the tasks carried out. They do not encompass a comprehensive inventory of the obligations and responsibilities fulfilled in this role. The approximation of frequencies and time allocation percentages are flexible and subject to the requirements of the organization. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Job Task Descriptions - Frequency - Percentage of Time1. Attend and participate in the district Bus Driver training program. - Daily - 20%2. Assist driver in maintaining appropriate student behavior by monitoring behavior and intervening as necessary and reporting incidences of unsafe or inappropriate actions that occur on or off the bus. - Daily - 20%3. Aid in the loading and unloading of students, especially those with special needs. - Daily - 10%4. Communicate with driver in developing a team environment. - Daily - 10%5. Through route sheets and reports, acquire and maintain information such as medical information, physical limitations, and symptoms that may require immediate attention or intervention concerning assigned students. - Daily - 10%6. Ensure all students are properly loaded and seated. - Daily - 10%7. Assist bus driver in keeping special needs equipment picked up and stored in its proper place when not in use, cleaning the interior of the bus, and sanitizing seats after each route. - Daily - 10%8. Practice emergency evacuation drills with students and driver. - Weekly - 5%9. Perform other duties as assigned or requested. - Daily - 5%TOTAL - 100%REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The minimum prerequisites of formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other criteria that a candidate must fulfill to be considered for a position. It is essential that certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, and trainings are fulfilled, valid, and not expired.Criminal background check and fingerprinting requiredHigh School Equivalency (HSE) diplomaNo professional work experience requiredColorado driver's licenseCommercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B with both a "P" (passenger) and "S" (school bus) endorsement within one (1) month of hireCardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid certification within one (1) month of hireMust be at least 21 years of ageSuccessful completion of a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical within one (1) week of hireMust meet insurability requirements of the Colorado School District Self-Insurance PoolMust have a clear/clean Colorado Department of Motor Vehicle record within the past three (3) yearsMust pass Colorado Bureau of Investigation, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Colorado Department of Education screeningsWe cannot consider any application for bus drivers until we have an original of your Motor Vehicle Record dated within the past 30 days. We cannot consider any applicant whose license has been suspended/revoked within the past three years or who has had a probationary license for less than three years. We cannot consider any applicant who has been convicted of DUI or DWAI within the past three years.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands, mental functions, cognitive capacities, and work environment factors required to perform a position's essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Medium work strength level (lifting or carrying 50 pounds)Works both indoors and outdoorsTypically a very loud noise levelWork location is subject to change to meet the requirements of the organizationOccasional bending, reaching, and climbingClose vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)Peripheral visionDepth perceptionVisual concentrationAbility to adjust focusAbility to appropriately interact with the public, students, and coworkersExposure to all weather conditionsDESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other qualifications relevant to the position that are strongly preferred but not mandatory for a candidate to be considered.Experience working in the public sector, specifically public educationExperience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgroundsRacially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement