Bus Driver *tiered bonus $1000 route driver / $500 activity driver

Position Type:
Transportation/Bus Driver
Date Posted:
10/31/2024
Location:
District-Wide
Date Available:
as soon as possible
Closing Date:
Until Filled
STAFF JOB DESCRIPTION
Title: Bus Driver
FLSA Status: non-exempt
Reports To: Transportation Manager
Pay Range:
Prepared/Revised Date: September 2024
Work Year: 24-25
SUMMARY:
Safely pick up and deliver students to their schools, activities and homes or designated provider within State and Federal laws and regulations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Listed below are the essential tasks performed to achieve the purpose of this job. The frequency of each task is listed as follows: (D) daily, (W) weekly, (M) monthly, (Q) quarterly, or (A) annually. Also listed is the percentage of time each task requires on an annual basis. The total, including the percentage allocated to "other duties as assigned, "equals 100%.
Job Tasks Descriptions
Frequency
% of time
Be familiar with all laws and regulations pertaining to school bus transportation.
D
5%
Be knowledgeable of, promote and demonstrate high standards of safety.
D
5%
Pick up and deliver students on regularly scheduled routes, scheduled field and activity trips, in conformity with laws and regulations.
D
5%
Meet pre-trip inspection requirements and maintain equipment in clean and safe operating condition.
D
5%
Follow established procedures for reporting all noted defects in equipment.
D
5%
Fuel and clean transportation vehicles.
D
10%
Exhibit satisfactory driving skills in the operation of a school bus.
D
50%
Perform administrative responsibilities including but not limited to: development of seating charts, documenting student conduct, maintaining records, documenting maintenance related issues, working hours, logs, accident reports, etc.
D
5%
Participate in scheduled in-service training and attend relevant continuing education workshops and seminars as offered.
A
5%
Perform other tasks as assigned by the Transportation Manager or Director of Finance and Operations.
M
5%
TOTAL=
100%
EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:
1. High School diploma or equivalent
2. Minimum of 21 years of age
3. An established good driving record as determined by the employing agency
4. Possess a valid Colorado CDL/P2S Class A or B license
5. Pass a prescribed DOT physical examination administered by a licensed physician that has been approved by the employing agency
6. Meet all requirements of the State of Colorado "Rules for the Operation of School Transportation Vehicles" (1CCR-301-26.) 7. Such additions to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this position, the employee will work primarily in and on a school bus carrying varying numbers of diverse student and staff populations to school sites and other locations. Some emergency conditions or circumstances may arise ranging from student medical or behavior problems to road and weather conditions that may become hazardous. Such events require vigilance and critical decision-making on the part of the bus driver.
TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, OR CERTIFICATIONS:

• Requires a valid Colorado driver's license: CDL B

LENGTH OF EMPLOYMENT: 10 Months PHYSICAL DEMANDS and OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
1. To be hired: a. There must be pre-employment screening at District expense by designated providers. b. A fingerprint background check at the employee's expense must be passed.
2. The employee must have a First Aid Certificate within 90 days of initial employment and kept current thereafter.
3. The employee shall be subject to controlled substance and alcohol testing pursuant to the Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration Rule, 49 CFR 382.
4. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. a. The employee must occasionally (to frequently) lift/carry up to 50 pounds. b. The employee will be required to push, pull, twist, bend, stand, squat, crawl and climb.
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE:
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP AND DIRECTION/GUIDANCE:

• Reports to:
• Direct Reports: Yes or No

BUDGET AND/OR RESOURCE RESPONSIBILITY:
Budget Function
Responsibility
Sole
Participate
Recommend
Not Applicable
Develop a Budget
X
Administer a Budget
X
Monitor a Budget
X
Coordinate a Budget
X
Initiate a Requisition
X
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
Amount of Time
None
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
Stand
X
Walk
X
Sit
X
Use hands to finger, handle or feel
X
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
Amount of Time
None
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
Reach with hands and arms
X
Climb or balance
X
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
X
Talk
X
Hear
X
Taste
X
Smell
X
WEIGHT AND FORCE DEMANDS
Amount of Time
None
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
Up to 10 pounds
X
Up to 25 pounds
X
Up to 50 pounds
X
Up to 100 pounds
X
More than 100 pounds
X
MENTAL FUNCTIONS
Amount of Time
None
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
Compare
X
Analyze
X
Communicate
X
Copy
X
Coordinate
X
Instruct
X
Compute
X
Synthesize
X
Evaluate
X
Use Interpersonal Skills
X
Compile
X
Negotiate
X
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Amount of Time
None
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
Wet or humid conditions (non-weather)
X
Work near moving mechanical parts
X
Work in high, precarious places
X
Fumes or airborne particles
X
Toxic or caustic chemicals
X
Outdoor weather conditions
X
Extreme cold (non-weather)
X
Extreme heat (non-weather)
X
Risk of electrical shock
X
Work with explosives
X
Risk of radiation
X
Vibration
X
VISION DEMANDS
REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB
No special vision requirements
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
X
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
Peripheral vision
X
Depth perception
X
Ability to adjust focus
NOISE LEVEL
Level of noise typical in the work environment for this job
Very quiet
Quiet
Moderate
X
Loud
Very loud
OTHER INFORMATION:
IT Specific
TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:
OTHER INFORMATION: