Bus Driver

School Bus Driver

Work Day Calendar Hourly Pay Rate: $22.93+ (Salary placement is based on experience.)

Drive school bus over assigned route or any other designated driving assignment while abiding by all Federal, State, and District rules and regulations. Manage passenger conduct and ensure vehicle and passenger safety.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Transport passengers' home to school, school to school, and school to home in a safe and timely manner in all weather conditions.
• Performs required pre-inspection of the school transportation vehicle to ensure its safety and compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Educate students on bus rules.
• Enforce school district policy regarding student discipline.
• Establish and maintain good student relations.
• Report to proper school administrators' issues requiring student discipline and parent notification.
• Provide care and assistance, as needed, to passengers entering and exiting the bus, during transportation, and crossing the street.
• Provides necessary assistance to disabled students.
• Inspect all safety equipment on vehicle to ensure compliance with Colorado Department of Transportation guidelines and District policies.
• Complete route and trip documentation, including daily reports, incident reports, emergency reports, misconduct reports, and detailed instructions for routes.
• Complete and submit work requests to Fleet Services for items needing repair on vehicle.
• Maintain correct fuel and other fluid levels in vehicle.
• Prevent the spread of contagious bacteria by manually washing and disinfecting the exterior and interior of the bus.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Participate in focus groups and transportation committees.
• Assist in the training of other drivers.
• Attend in-service training sessions and complete annual written and driving tests to maintain skills and ensure compliance for commercial license certification and District and State requirements.

Education, Training and Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent. 0 2 years' experience in driving a bus or truck preferred. First Aid, CPR, and nonviolent crisis intervention training required within 90 days of hire. Experience operating a school bus or other large equipment, special needs equipment, and bus wash equipment preferred. Experience dealing with children and children with special needs preferred. Completion of Department of Transportation physical and drug and alcohol screening required. Commercial Driver's License and Class "B" license with P2S endorsement preferred. Ability to promote and follow District policies and building and department procedures. Communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds. 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. Criminal background check and District fingerprinting required.