Bus Driver-CDL (Part-Time)

Bus Driver-CDL (Part Time)

Terms of Employment: Part-time, 174 days, 4 hours per day. Salary is based on experience and per our Classified Salary Schedule (CDL Drivers $21.77-$33.23). This position does not qualify for benefits.

Position Purpose: Under the general supervision of the Transportation Director, to ensure the safe transportation of students, staff, and others to and from school, residential neighborhoods, and field trips.

Summary: Operate a school bus in order to transport students in a safe and timely manner to, from, and in between schools. Will also transport students on District sponsored activity trips.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain and promote a professional and defensive driving attitude at all times.
• To drive regular routes, activity trips, and substitute as assigned.
• To perform a daily pre-trip inspection, assuring that all equipment, including safety devices are in a safe and proper operating order.
• To keep daily records of mileage, number of student passengers and vehicle pre-trip inspections.
• Operate school transportation vehicles in compliance with all laws, rules and regulations set forth by district, state and federal agencies.
• To maintain proper student discipline per Board policy, as required to transport all passengers safely.
• To clean interior and maintain equipment in a safe operating condition and to report all defects as soon as possible.
• To report immediately (by radio or telephone) any emergencies, breakdowns, accidents, driving hazards, or incidents of damage or vandalism or delays while in route
• Participate in in-service training programs, such as driver meetings and regional or state institutes and driver training courses
• Attend work and arrive in a timely manner
• Perform other duties as assigned

Confidential Information:

• Staff members shall not access, receive, transmit or retransmit material regarding students, parents/guardians or district employees that is protected by confidentiality laws.
• If material is not legally protected but is of a confidential or sensitive nature, great care shall be taken to ensure that only those with a "need to know" are allowed access to the material.
• Staff members shall handle all employee, student, and district records in accordance with applicable district policies.
• Staff members who intentionally disclose student records, other confidential student information and/or district information may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.

Education and Related Work Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience working with children preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

Criminal background check

Valid Colorado Driver's License

Must be 20 years of age and obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B with P and S endorsement

Pass Department of Transportation (DOT) physical

Pass pre-employment drug and alcohol tests

First Aid certification required within 60 days of hire

Must meet District driver insurability requirements

Technical Skills and Knowledge:

• Oral and written communication skills
• English language skills
• Math skills
• Customer service and public relations skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Bilingual oral and written communication skills desired
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions
• Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations
• Ability to be patient and flexible to work with special needs students
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal transportation laws
• Knowledge of Weld RE-5J policies and procedures
• Knowledge of city and county roads and locations of schools
• Knowledge of student behavior management techniques
• Ability to use District computer systems for basic word processing, e-mail, and data entry, as well as record work hours and/or absences on District time management programs
• Ability to maintain professional working relationships with all District staff and community members and be part of a team
• Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to effectively communicate with parents, staff, and community Ability to participate and working a team environment.
• Ability to maintain honesty and integrity in all aspects of the job.
• Ability and willingness adhere to attendance requirements, including regular and punctual employee presence.
• Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent policies and building and department procedures.
• Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt