Route​/Activities Driver

Overview

ROUTE/ACTIVITIES DRIVER position in Manitou Springs School District 14, Manitou Springs, Colorado.

Position: ROUTE/ACTIVITIES DRIVER

Location: Manitou Springs School District 14, 405 El Monte Place, Manitou Springs, CO 80829

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Colorado Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements.
• Ability to pass a background check, drug test, and physical examination.
• Current first aid and CPR certification (or ability to obtain).
• Strong professional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, reliability, and a commitment to student safety.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends for field trips, extracurricular activities, and athletic events.
• Previous experience as a bus driver is preferred but not required.

• Safely transport students to and from school, following established routes and schedules.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure bus safety and proper operation.
• Maintain order and discipline on the bus, ensuring the safety of all students.
• Assist students with boarding and exiting the bus, as well as crossing streets safely.
• Communicate effectively with parents, school staff, and transportation supervisors.
• Report any incidents, delays, or mechanical issues to the appropriate authorities.
• Follow all traffic laws, state and federal regulations, and district policies and procedures.
• Keep assigned bus clean inside and out on a daily basis, including cleaning and dusting driver’s area, picking up paper, sweeping interior floor, cleaning and checking seats, and cleaning interior/exterior windows.
• Attend training sessions and safety meetings as required.
• Provide transportation for field trips, extracurricular activities, and athletic events as needed.

• Exposure to varying weather conditions, including driving in rain, snow, or extreme temperatures.
• Ability to sit for extended periods while operating the bus.
• Requires lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds, especially when assisting students.
• Evening, weekend, and holiday hours may be required for activities, athletic events, and field trips.

176-day calendar

Salary: See salary schedule (on website)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Classified

Please submit an online application packet. Applications available d14.org

In compliance with applicable civil rights and equal employment opportunity laws, Manitou Springs School District 14 does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, or need for special education services. Discrimination based on age, genetic information, pregnancy or childbirth is prohibited as required by law.

Complaint procedures are available; the district’s ADA/504 Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator can be contacted at the district address listed above or by telephone at  or email emcmartin.