Bus Driver

About the role

Responsible for the transportation of students to and from schools and in various other District activities. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community members and school clientele.

Essential Physical Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old
• Frequent lifting of fifty (50) pounds
• Frequent overhead reaching and lifting of twenty (20) pounds
• Constant sitting
• Frequent standing, walking, squatting, stooping, and climbing
• Ability to clear an exit door that is 42 inches from the ground

Responsibilities

• Pass annual pre and post ride checks and with required paperwork
• Pass annual CDE test
• Perform daily pre and post route safety inspections on assigned vehicle
• Service vehicle as required
• Driver must be able and willing to drive any bus type within the school district
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested
• Attend training programs, meetings, and in-service days as required by the District or the state
• Report all accidents/incidents immediately to transportation management or appropriate authorities
• Maintain student conduct that ensures the safety of all students
• Transport and/or assist with monitoring all School District student ridership including special education students with moderate to severe needs and challenging or emotional difficulties on school buses

Requirements

• Commercial Drivers License - Colorado
• First Aid/CPR Certification - Colorado
• High School or Equivalent (Required)

Pay

Minimum hire rate: $25.74 USD hourly
Maximum hire rate: $33.48 USD hourly
Full salary range: $25.74 USD - $41.22 USD hourly
All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.

Schedule

• Scheduled hours per week: 35
• FTE: 0.88
• Approx scheduled days per year: 184 work days

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Critical illness and accident voluntary insurance
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Voluntary 401(k), 403(b), and 457 retirement plan options
• Paid sick and personal time

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past October 27, 2026.