Bus Driver, CDL

Bus Driver, CDL - 6 hours/day Benefit Eligible

Position Summary
If you enjoy school-age students and want to be an integral part of their positive educational experience, you could be an ideal candidate for these positions. Candidates will provide safe and efficient transportation of students and staff to and from school, activity trips, games and other events. As a part of your responsibilities you will develop and promote good community relations among stakeholders.

• Operate assigned school bus/vehicle in accordance with federal, state, municipal and district regulations, policies, and laws.
• Follow route directions, coordinate and maintain accurate descriptions of stop locations and times with Departmental Schedulers.
• Regulate heating, lighting, and ventilating systems for passenger comfort.
• Maintain student conduct that insures the safety of all students.
• Issue written discipline reports as needed.
• Perform pre and post route safety inspections on assigned vehicle.
• Report all delays, accidents/incidents immediately to transportation management or appropriate authorities.
• Monitor passengers for medical or behavioral problems.
• Administer first aid and provide written reports as required.
• Aid in loading and unloading passengers via the stairs or lift mechanisms including securing wheelchairs, mobility aids, oxygen bottles, band and athletic equipment, or luggage as required by route assignment and need. Ensure restraints such as safety vests, seat belts, Child Safety Restraint Systems (CDRS), or other restraining devices are properly secured.
• Collaborate with Director of Transportation or designee to accommodate requested route changes, concerns, or special requests.
• Train passengers on proper emergency procedures in the event of an emergency.
• Establish student, staff and parental rapport that allows for a proactive response to potential problems.
• Actively participate in meetings, in-service, and other required training.
• Apply and implement knowledge, skills and new understands to support Operations, Maintenance and Transportation.
• May perform vehicle maintenance.
• Performs a variety of physical maintenance tasks in and around the Duell Service Center, including climbing ladders to clean bus windows, using an air blower on the grounds, raking leaves, removing snow (including shoveling paths to ensure student access to buses), mopping, sweeping, cleaning and maintaining the office space.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Position Details

Position:
Bus Driver, CDL
Non-exempt/hourly
6 hours/day
178 days/year
Benefit Eligible:
Yes

Supervision/Technical Responsibilities
None

Budget And/Or Resource Responsibilities
Maintain accurate records in accordance with professional standards, state guidelines, and school system policy.

Education/Training/Experience

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Bilingual (preferred)
  Five (5) years of experience operating a motor vehicle.
• Bus Driving Experience (preferred). Operating knowledge of school bus, school bus emergency equipment, knowledge of the use of safety vest and other adaptive systems, lifts and tie downs required upon completing District training.
• Driver fluency will be determined through the interview process.

Licenses Or Certifications

• Valid Colorado Driver's License.
• Valid CDL with BP2S endorsement (or able to obtain within three weeks of hire date).
• Must maintain driving record that meets the standards of the District insurance policy.
• Valid CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Current DOT physical required.
• Must be able to pass a fit for duty physical and a drug & alcohol test prior to employment.
• Current First Aid and CPR (or obtained within the first ninety days of employment).

General Expectations

• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in response to change.
• Possesses computer and technology skills.
• Effectively works with students from diverse backgrounds and abilities.
• Collaborates well with supervisors and co-workers.
• Capable of understanding and following both complex oral and written instructions.
• Able to perform duties independently with minimal supervision.
• Communicates effectively with the School District community.
• Skilled in analysis, instruction, negotiation, coordination, communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal interactions.
• Proficient in comparing, computing, synthesizing, and evaluating information.
• Meets attendance standards and works the necessary hours to fulfill essential responsibilities.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Upholds a generally positive attitude.
• Complies with all District policies and procedures.
• Adheres to federal and state laws, regulations, and policies.

Essential Physical Requirements

• Frequent lifting 5 (five) to 75 (seventy-five) pounds.
• Occasional lifting of up to one hundred fifty (150) pounds.
• Frequent to constant sitting and reaching.
• Occasional standing, walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, squatting, crawling and climbing.
• Visual concentration.

Work Environment

• Regular exposure to fumes, airborne particles, moving parts, and vibration.
• Occasional exposure to…