Bus Driver

Student Bus Driver

Drive assigned regular education and special needs student bus routes abiding by all federal, state, and district rules and regulations. Manage student conduct and ensure student and vehicle safety without direct supervision. Non CDL drivers will only drive smaller buses, containing 14 students or less. Classified starting at Grade M, $22.44 per hour to start, depending on recent relevant experience. 30 hours per week, Monday through Friday. 9 month work schedule, paid over 12 months. Eligible for benefits.

Transport, safely and expediently, students and other authorized personnel to and from home, between schools and on district sponsored trips. Responsible for conduction per-trip inspections, observes safety regulations and policies; enforces student discipline on the bus; and performs other related duties.

Responsible for the safe and expedient transportation of students and other authorized personnel, including driving bus route according to bus stop locations and time schedules (may deviate from prescribed route in cases of illness, emergency or noise levels and settling student disputes; communicating with Transportation personnel, parents and school officials regarding student behavior (may include assistance in changing the students behavior, write student misconduct forms); and completing various forms and reports including field trips, attendance sheets, collection of student ridership forms, weekly tracking report and vehicle log sheets (mileage book). Aid in the loading/unloading process of students needing assistance in boarding as well as those with special needs, via stairs or lift mechanisms. Monitor student riders for any suspected child abuse, sexual harassment, bullying, bodily fluids cleanup and medical conditions (e.g. diabetic shock, seizures, respiratory conditions, etc.). Maintain continual training and have a good understanding when working with special education and wheelchair students. Work alongside with Paraprofessional to plan and discuss behavior management, emergency evacuation procedures and medical emergencies while maintaining a professional team relationship with the Paraprofessional. Be flexible and adaptable to all students and protect all student confidential information. Perform daily pre-trip and post trip inspections on bus in accordance with the Colorado Code of Regulations and District guidelines, including checking oil, tires and maintaining all fluids at the proper levels and checking the condition of the bus. Responsible for notifying Technician of any defect to the vehicle. Maintain the cleanliness of the bus interior/exterior. Keep outside mirrors and driver's windows clean inside and out. Communicate in person and on a two-way radio for routine, urgent and emergency situations. Report all unsafe route and bus stop conditions to Dispatcher/Routers. Use proper procedures when working with special education and wheel chair students. Aid in the loading and unloading process of students needing assistance in boarding as well as those with special needs, via stairs or lift mechanisms. Ensure that all safety vests and other required restraint devices are used properly. Protect all student confidential information. Attend all meetings and training sessions including all in-services and student development training (either in person or online (Zoom), First Aid/CPR classes that are required by the District.

High School diploma or equivalent preferred. Must have held a valid driver's license for a minimum of 2 years. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and pass a post offer, pre-employment physical. Ability to work with students and students with special needs. Ability to appropriately manage student behavior and make quick decisions in stressful conditions. Must be able to pass a post offer, pre-employment physical. Must be able to pass a Colorado and Federal Bureau of Investigation background check. Must be 21 years of age and have held a valid Driver's License for a minimum of two (2) years. Must meet Colorado Department of Education and FMCSR Part 382 requirements as this position performs safety sensitive duties and will be part of the District's random testing for drugs and alcohol. Must pass Department of Transportation physical exam. Successful completion of the District Driver Training program. First Aid and CPR certifications required within 90 days after hire. No experience required. Experience working with children and previous truck or bus driving experience preferred. Operating knowledge of various school buses/vehicles, handicap transportation equipment, two-way radio, fire extinguisher, and emergency equipment required within two weeks after hire and licensing.