Bus Driver, Transportation

Greeley•Greeley, CO

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bus Driver operates a school transportation vehicle over an assigned route, following district, state, and federal rules and regulations to ensure passenger safety. The position includes inspecting the vehicle before trips, promoting safe and defensive driving, maintaining appropriate student behavior, reporting emergencies and incidents, completing daily reports, and keeping the vehicle clean. Drivers may be asked to drive at night, on weekends, or on special daytime, athletic, and activity trips. The role requires regular attendance and the ability to relate positively to staff, students, and the public. The position is classified as non-exempt and is for 181 days in the 2026–2027 school year. Drivers in training earn $23.60 per hour; after training, drivers earn $24.84 per hour. Additional salary credit may be available to eligible internal transfers and recent district rehires. New drivers may qualify for a one-time $1,000 bonus, or drivers hired with the appropriate CDE and/or CDL endorsements may qualify for a one-time $3,000 bonus, subject to the stated eligibility and continued-employment conditions. Drivers working the specified periods may also qualify for $250 retention bonuses for each period. The District offers benefit-eligible employees medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, along with other programs. The employee assistance program, voluntary life insurance through PERA, and 401(k), 403(b), and 457(b) plans are available to all employees regardless of hours worked. Leave options vary by position and may include sick leave, discretionary leave, vacation, and paid holidays.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid Colorado driver's license.
School transportation vehicle operator's permit.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Complete at least 40 hours of initial training at District 6 expense and 28 hours of retraining each year thereafter.
Annual physical examination required.
Safe driving record.
Ability to relate effectively and positively with staff, students, and the public, and perform all functions of the position.
Ability to sit for long periods and manage numerous distractions; visual, auditory, and ambulatory acuity are important.
Ability to move quickly in response to student needs and upper-body strength to lift and carry 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

CPI training; certification may be obtained after hire.
CPR/First Aid training; certification may be obtained after hire.
Current CDE certification; certification may be obtained after hire.
Appropriate CDE and/or CDL endorsements may qualify the driver for the stated $3,000 bonus.

Responsibilities

Operate a transportation vehicle over a scheduled route as directed.
Perform a pre-trip inspection to ensure equipment and safety devices are in safe, proper operating condition.
Maintain and promote a professional, defensive-driving attitude.
Maintain student behavior as needed to transport passengers safely.
Promptly report emergencies, breakdowns, delays, and student discipline problems by radio or telephone.
Report accidents, driving hazards, and damage or vandalism as soon as possible.
Prepare and submit daily reports.
Maintain the interior and exterior cleanliness of the transportation vehicle.
Drive night, weekend, special daytime, athletic, activity, or other assigned trips when requested.

Benefits

Medical insurance for benefit-eligible employees.
Dental insurance for benefit-eligible employees.
Vision insurance for benefit-eligible employees.
Life insurance for benefit-eligible employees.
Employee assistance program, available to all employees regardless of hours worked.
Voluntary life insurance through PERA, available to all employees regardless of hours worked.
401(k), 403(b), and 457(b) plans, available to all employees regardless of hours worked.
Depending on position, leave options may include sick leave, discretionary leave, vacation, and paid holidays.
One-time $1,000 bonus for eligible new drivers, subject to stated conditions; drivers hired with appropriate CDE and/or CDL endorsements may instead qualify for a one-time $3,000 bonus.
Potential $250 retention bonuses for each of the specified work periods, subject to eligibility.