Non-CDL Driver - Transportation

Job Title

Non-CDL Driver – Transportation Central

Contribute to the overall success of the Cherry Creek School District Transportation Department through regular route driving, field-trip driving, performing para-educator functions, and assisting in other duties and functions as needed. Assist and transport students with special needs to ensure safe, efficient, courteous, and customer-service oriented transportation.

• FLSA Exemption Status:
  Non-Exempt
• Classification Group:
  Cherry Creek Transportation Employees Association
• Supervising Position:
  Operations Supervisor or designee
• Pay Plan:
  Cherry Creek Transportation Employees Association
• Pay Range:
  Step Schedule
• Last Updated: 10/31/2024

• Safely transport students using a district vehicle along specified routes. Report delays or accidents. (Daily; 40%)
• Load and unload students at various stops and destinations. Provide emotional, behavioral, and physical support for students with special needs. (Daily; 15%)
• Complete pre- and post-trip inspections to ensure safe operations of the vehicle by visually and tactically inspecting all components of the vehicle’s interior and exterior according to Colorado Department of Education Standards. (Daily; 5%)
• Provide exceptional customer-service to students, parents/guardians, and staff. (Daily; 5%)
• Carry out student discipline activities before, during, and after assigned routes, if necessary. (Daily; 5%)
• Complete Medicaid paperwork for reimbursement purposes. (Daily; 5%)
• Communicate information and procedures to students, district personnel, and/or others in the event of an emergency situation. (Daily; 5%)
• Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of district vehicles. (Daily; 5%)
• Perform evacuation drills as required by the Colorado Department of Education and Transportation Department procedures. (Biannually; 5%)
• Participate in training activities required by the Transportation Department as required. (Annually; 5%)
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested. (Daily; 5%)

This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required
• High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma
• No professional work experience required
• Valid Colorado driver’s license
• CPR and First Aid certifications
• Upon hire, successful completion of the District Transportation Small Vehicle Training Program
• Basic interpersonal relations skills
• Basic organizational skills
• Ability to implement behavior modification techniques
• Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others
• Ability to work one-on-one and in small groups with students
• Ability to meet insurability requirements of the Colorado School District Self-Insurance Pool
• Successful completion of a Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). verbal and written communication skills

• Heavy work strength level (lifting or carrying up to 100 pounds)
• Works both indoors and outdoors
• Typically a loud noise level
• Work location is subject to change to meet the requirements of the organization
• Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, and climbing
• Occasional lifting, pulling, and/or pushing
• Eye/hand coordination
• Visual concentration, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Squatting
• Overhead work
• Work within a moving vehicle for up to four hours
• Work in any existing weather conditions
• Work requires maneuvering heavy wheelchairs (manual and electric) that total weight up to 800 pounds – student/chair combined up ramps, over curbs, and around the inside of a vehicle
• Normal school district environment

• Experience working in the public sector
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement
• CDL passenger driving experience
• Experience working with school age children, including behavioral challenges
• Experience working in a special education environment

Entry level

Full-time

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Primary and Secondary Education