Please apply at: wsd3.org
JOB TITLE: Bus Driver
SALARY: According to placement on current compensation table
All employees are eligible for participation in the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Account, PERA.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Nine month year
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the procedures for evaluating non-licensed staff
REPORTS TO: Operations Manager-Transportation
Assistant Operations Manager-Transportation
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent
Experience:
1. Experience driving larger vehicles preferred
2. Experience working with children preferred
Certificates/Licenses:
1. Valid Colorado Commercial Driver’s License, B, with Endorsement
Classification P2,S
2. Must meet requirements under the Department of Transportation guidelines for physical fitness
3. Current First Aid Certification
4. Must be willing to obtain certification in Crisis, Prevention, and Intervention (CPI)
JOB EXPECTATIONS:
1 . Must complete Widefield School District’s training for school transportation vehicle operators
2. Demonstrates effective organizational, problem solving and conflict resolution skills
3. Demonstrates punctuality and good attendance
4. Complies with all safety policies, practices and procedures, including proper use of equipment
5. Reports all unsafe conditions/activities to supervisor, Human Resources or Risk
Management
6. Demonstrates aptitude and interest for the work to be performed
7. Follows appropriate District policies and procedures
8. Meets deadlines.
9. Demonstrates confidentiality as related to job
10. Develops and maintains professional working relations with other District employees
11. Flexible work hours when needed, including split shifts, extra-curricular activities, and altered schedules
12. Must complete minimum required annual training hours mandated by the
Colorado Department of Education
13. Continual compliance with regulations, rules or statutes related to Colorado State
Board of Education Rules and Regulations, Colorado Department of Education and
Colorado State Law
JOB SKILLS and ABILITIES:
1. Demonstrates the ability to drive all school transportation vehicles
2. Performs responsibly under stressful situations and in adverse weather
3. Ability to establish positive rapport and communication with school transportation vehicle students, parents and school staff
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Knows and obeys all traffic laws and regulations for Commercial Motor Vehicles and
Colorado Department of Education school transportation vehicles
2. Drives according to set standards as directed in District training and in accordance with the Operations Manager and Assistant Operations Manager-Transportation
3. Maintains student management and enforces established procedures for proper student behavior on school transportation vehicles applying the Widefield School
District #3 Student Conduct and Discipline Code
4. Keeps 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
5. Keeps to assigned route schedule and immediately notifies appropriate personnel if route schedule changes
6. Performs required pre-inspection before operation of school transportation vehicle in accordance with Federal and State regulations
7. Notifies the appropriate personnel in the event of vehicle mechanical failure
8. Notifies the appropriate personnel in the event of lateness to scheduled destination
9. Picks up and discharges students only at authorized stops
10. Exercises responsible leadership at all times
11. Transports only authorized students, and develops seating charts as required by
Operations Manager-Transportation
12. Reports all accidents and completes required reports to District personnel and other authorities as needed
13. Executes proper school transportation vehicle evacuation of students and self, including the physical maneuvering of students who need assistance as required by
Colorado Department of Education
14. Participates in in-service programs as required by the Operations Manager-
Transportation and Colorado Department of Education
15. Follows instructions regarding universal precautions for safety and health requirements as outlined during training
16. Maintains driver’s book with specific route directions, pre-trip inspection forms, mileage sheets, and seating charts
17. Maintains assigned vehicle at appropriate maintenance standards by conducting required vehicle inspections and reporting equipment faults and scheduled services to maintenance personnel
18. Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively, get along with co-workers, and interact with colleagues in a professional manner
19. Demonstrates a positive attitude towards change
20. Performs such other tasks as may, from time to time, be as assigned'
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This Job Is:
- A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
Work Remotely
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Colorado Springs, CO 80911: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
License/Certification:
- CDL (Preferred)
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person