Bus Driver, Transportation

Greeley • Greeley, CO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for operating a school transportation vehicle over an assigned route abiding by all rules and regulations for the safety of the passengers as set forth by the district, state and federal government agencies. This role involves performing pre-trip inspections, maintaining a professional driving attitude, ensuring proper student behavior, reporting emergencies and accidents, preparing daily reports, and maintaining the cleanliness of the vehicle. The position may also require night, weekend, and special trip driving.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Colorado driver's license
• School transportation vehicle operator's permit
• Must be 21 years of age
• Must complete a minimum of 40 hours of initial training at District 6 expense and 28 Hours of retraining each year thereafter
• A physical examination required each year
• Safe driving record
• Ability to sit for long periods of time, numerous distractions, visual, auditory and ambulatory acuity important.
• Ability to move quickly from one position to another in response to student needs and upper body strength with the ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• CPI training (Can obtain certification after hire)
• CPR/First AID Training (Can obtain certification after hire)
• Current CDE certification. (Can obtain certification after hire)

Responsibilities

• Operating a transportation vehicle over a scheduled route as directed.
• Performing a pre-trip inspection assuring that all equipment, including safety devices, is in a safe and proper operating order.
• Maintaining and promoting a professional and defensive driving attitude at all times.
• Responsible for maintaining proper student behavior as required to transport passengers safely.
• Reporting immediately (by radio or telephone) any emergencies, breakdowns or delays while en-route including student discipline problems.
• Reporting all accidents, driving hazards and incidents of damage or vandalism as soon as possible.
• Preparing and submitting daily reports.
• Responsible for the interior and exterior cleanliness of the transportation vehicle.
• May be requested to do night driving, weekend driving and special daytime trips.
• May be requested to drive athletic, activity and special trips as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• employee assistance program
• voluntary life insurance through PERA
• 401(k), 403(b) & 457(b) plans
• sick leave
• discretionary leave
• vacation
• paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED