Bus Driver Trainee Program - Transportation Central

About the role

The Bus Driver Trainee position requires completing the Cherry Creek School District’s bus driver training program and obtaining a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B with both a "P" (passenger) and "S" (school bus) endorsement within one month of hire.

Responsibilities

• Attend and participate in the district Bus Driver training program. (Daily - 20%)
• Aid in the loading and unloading of students, especially those with special needs. (Daily - 10%)
• Aid in the development of a team environment through communication with the driver. (Daily - 10%)
• Acquire and maintain information such as medical information, physical limitations, and symptoms that may require immediate attention or intervention concerning assigned students. (Daily - 10%)
• Ensure all students are properly loaded and seated. (Daily - 10%)
• Practice emergency evacuation drills with students and driver. (Weekly - 5%)
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested. (Daily - 5%)

Qualifications

• High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma
• No professional work experience required
• Colorado driver’s license
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B with both a "P" (passenger) and "S" (school bus) endorsement within one month of hire
• CPR and First Aid certification within one month of hire
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Successful completion of a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical within one week of hire
• Must meet insurability requirements of the Colorado School District Self-Insurance Pool
• Have a clear/clean Colorado Department of Motor Vehicle record within the past three years
• Pass Colorado Bureau of Investigation, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Colorado Department of Education screenings
• Motor Vehicle Record dated within the past 30 days
• Licenses must not have been suspended/revoked within the past three years or have had a probationary license for less than three years
• Not convicted of DUI or DWAI within the past three years

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Moderate work strength level (lifting or carrying 50 pounds)
• Works both indoors and outdoors
• Typically a very loud noise level
• Work location is subject to change to meet the requirements of the organization
• Occasional bending, reaching, and climbing
• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
• Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
• Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
• Peripheral vision
• Depth perception
• Visual concentration
• Ability to adjust focus
• Ability to appropriately interact with the public, students, and coworkers
• Exposure to all weather conditions