Bus Driver

Resurrection Christian School is a private, non-denominational Christian college-preparatory school located in Loveland, Colorado. Founded in 1998 by Rez.Church, RCS serves students from Pre-K through 12th grade and is the largest Christian school in Northern Colorado, serving over 1,100 families from 19 communities within a 25-mile radius. School enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year is approximately 1,470 students. RCS is fully accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and AdvancED.

About the role

This position is responsible for transporting Resurrection Christian School students, staff, coaches, and volunteers to and from activities, programs, field trips, and sporting events.

Responsibilities

• Transport RCS students, staff, coaches, and volunteers to and from activities, programs, field trips, and sporting events.
• Ensure safe entering, exiting, and riding of RCS students, staff, coaches, and volunteers.
• Maintain proper student and passenger discipline per RCS rules and policies; report any infractions to the Transportation Supervisor and appropriate School Principal.
• Perform pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure the bus is safe to operate and well maintained.
• Maintain interior and exterior cleanliness of the assigned vehicle; report any inspection deficiencies immediately to the Transportation Supervisor.
• Keep required records and documentation as instructed by the Transportation Supervisor, including trip routes, student rosters, and pre- and post-inspections.
• Operate the bus in compliance with all laws, rules, and regulations established by RCS and DOT; obey all traffic laws.
• Report (via radio or telephone) immediately any emergencies, breakdowns, delays, accidents, incidents of damage, or vandalism to the Transportation Supervisor or appropriate School Principal.
• Participate in all in-service training programs, bus driver meetings, and required driver training courses.
• Provide copies of all required licenses, certificates, and personal documentation requested by RCS Administration (e.g., CDL, Medical Examiner’s Certificate, Personal Vehicle Insurance card).

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Hold or able to obtain a valid Class B State of Colorado CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) with a P2, S, and Airbrake endorsement.
• Clean DMV (Department of Motor Vehicle) record for the past 5 years.
• Pass the required Department of Transportation (DOT) drug & alcohol tests and examinations: pre-employment, random, and post-accident.

Skills

• Oral and written communication.
• Basic math.
• Customer service and public relations.
• Critical thinking and problem solving.

Knowledge

• Operating the designated vehicle.
• Use of fire extinguisher, fuel pumps, and handicap equipment.

Abilities

• Diffuse and manage stressful situations.
• Able and willing to carry a cell phone for immediate communication during the assigned trip.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to talk, hear, stand, sit, and/or walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work in an outdoor environment with exposure to extreme temperatures and various weather conditions.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, bend, reach, and pick up or move objects weighing up to 100 pounds; possess normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
• In the event of an emergency evacuation of a school bus, the driver must be able to assist in the evacuation of students.

Pay

$23 per hour.

Schedule

Part-time, as-needed position.

Benefits

• 403(b) eligible with no match.