Transportation Bus Driver

Position

Transportation Bus Driver

Transportation – Denver, CO. 181 days per year, 6 hours per day.

Pay: $24.47–$36.54 per hour (C2-1).

Drive school buses over assigned routes abiding by all rules and regulations set forth by the federal and state governments and by the District.

• Safely operate school buses and other large vehicles; carry out evacuation procedures when necessary.
• Maintain control of passenger conduct and ensure safety of passengers while enroute.
• Provide care and assistance to passengers when entering and leaving the bus and during transportation.
• Inspect and ensure all equipment, instruments, safety devices, and vehicles meet requirements and are operating properly before and after driving duties; maintain fuel, engine oil, and coolant.
• Distribute bus incident referrals to designated schools or locations.
• Load and unload passengers in wheelchairs using the lifts; secure wheelchair with tie downs and properly fasten all protective safety devices; work with the Bus Paraprofessional.
• Prepare and submit necessary records promptly and maintain accurate route folders.
• Inspect and insure interior and exterior cleanliness of assigned buses.
• Drive weekends, at night, or during special day trips when necessary.
• Report emergencies, breakdowns, delays, and/or accidents timely to the Transportation Supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent vocational school or short‑term courses.

Must complete sixty (60) hours of bus driver training.

Bus driving experience and experience working with children preferred.

Demonstrate ability to operate various school buses, wheelchair lifts and restraining equipment, and bus wash within four weeks after hire.

• First Aid and CPR certifications.
• Department of Transportation physical exam.
• Drug screening.
• Commercial driver's license (CDL), Class B with P and S endorsement preferred at hire; must be obtained within four weeks after hire.
• Adverse Weather and Mountain Driving Orientation must be completed within 90 days after hire.

This job has no supervisory responsibilities; however, the position is responsible for supervising passenger conduct on the bus 51%–70% of the workday.

Daily work assigned by self; supervisor and director may schedule additional duties. Requires independent judgment to determine repairs and prioritize safety concerns. Decision making guided by state and federal laws, Colorado Department of Education rules, and Board policies.

Cross‑training in basic automotive mechanics, student management, and basic health care. Duties impact students, parents, school administrators, and the general public.

Physical demands: sit 2–3 hours without interruption; lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; frequent standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Specific vision abilities required: close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and adjust focus.

Work environment: exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and vibration; occasional wet and /or humid conditions; high precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; electrical shock risk; noise usually loud.

Mental functions: compare, communicate, use interpersonal skills, negotiate; analyze, coordinate, compute, evaluate, compile; occasionally copy, instruct, synthesize.

• External applicants must complete a career application online through Frontline Recruiting & Hiring.
• Current Mapleton employees should create an account and submit their interest as an internal candidate through Frontline Recruiting & Hiring.

SMOKING IS NOT PERMITTED IN SCHOOL DISTRICT BUILDINGS OR ON SCHOOL GROUNDS

Mapleton Public Schools, Adams County District #1 does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, marital status, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its educational programs or activities. Inquiries may be referred to the Deputy Superintendent of Human Resources, 7350 Broadway, Denver, CO 80221.

(303) 853‑1000, or the US Dept. of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 1961 Stout Street, Denver, CO 80204.