(25-26 SY) Bus Driver Cover Driver - Colorado Springs School District 11

Colorado Springs School District 11•Colorado Springs, CO

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Transport students to and from school, school to school, or to school related events in school buses or other vehicles operated by the district. Must be prepared to drive any route that Dispatch needs covered.

Requirements

Be a minimum of 21 years of age
High school diploma/equivalent
Pass the annual Colorado Department of Education School Bus Operators Test (written and skills)
Meet District’s requirements for insurability
Within 90 days of hire, applicants must: Acquire a valid Colorado commercial driver’s license with “S” endorsement
Possess current First Aid Certificate and CPR
2 year of experience as a bus driver
Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, policies and procedures governing vehicle / school transportation operations
Ability to operate all district transportation vehicles
Ability to apply district provided safety equipment for students
Ability to perform pre / post trip requirements unassisted
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to work cooperatively with others and be a team player
Ability to be flexible and dependable
Ability to follow written and map directions
Responsible for knowing how to navigate the city with ease
Responsible for knowing how to navigate routing systems
Must pass the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Medical Examination.
Subject to USDOT approved substance abuse testing program.

Responsibilities

Performs pre and post trip inspection of district vehicles to comply with all rules of US Department of Transportation, Colorado Department of Education and D-11 regulations, policies and standards
Performs all emergency functions including evacuations (rear exit, window exit and roof exit, as required)
Attends to all medical emergencies, for example, seizures or suctioning, etc.
Responsible for driving all district vehicles used for transporting students / passengers
Provides instruction and direction to passengers as necessary
Responsible for student management / maintaining discipline on the bus
Performs administrative responsibilities including but are not limited to: development of seating charts, maintaining records, documenting maintenance related issues, working hours, logs, accident reports, etc.
Fuels and cleans transportation vehicles
Performs responsibilities as a bus assistant to include, but not limited to: Securing special needs / preschool riders in wheel chair restraints, safety vests, car seats and other ancillary equipment as necessary
Assists students as needed to board and exit the bus to include placing / maneuvering wheelchairs on and off lifts
Uses two-way radio to communicate with base station regarding special conditions as necessary
Performs all other related duties as assigned