CDL Bus Driver

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain complete control of the vehicle and remain alert.
• Apply additional assigned driving safety measures and evacuation procedures when necessary.
• Operate bus/vehicle over assigned routes with designated stops and times.
• Maintain proper student control in accordance with district policy and provide discipline as necessary.
• Contact school administrators and/or teachers, paraprofessionals, and parents/guardians.
• Ensure safety of passengers while in route.
• Supervise loading and unloading of all general education and special education passengers.
• Operate all equipment as needed (e.g., lift, wheelchairs, tie downs, lap belts, car seats etc.) and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Monitor students for any medical or ongoing special needs.
• Be flexible and adaptable to all students.
• Inspect and insure that equipment, instruments, safety devices, and vehicles meet requirements and are operating properly before and after duties.
• Maintain adequate levels of fuel, engine oil, coolant, and power steering fluid.
• Responsible for notifying Mechanic of any defect of vehicle.
• Meet with Transportation Paraprofessional to plan and discuss behavior management, emergency evacuation procedures, and medical emergencies while maintaining a professional team relationship with the Paraprofessional.
• Perform pre-trip and post trip vehicle inspections as regulated by state, federal, and district requirements.
• Responsible for operating school vehicle on special trips during weekends or at night when necessary.
• Prepare and submit all necessary records and reports in a timely and acceptable manner.
• These include, but are not limited to, student misconduct forms, school activity form, log sheets, student counts, and bus maintenance/repair forms.
• Responsible for updating route sheets accordingly, submitting necessary records, and keeping an updated student list in emergency folder.
• Responsible for maintaining interior and exterior cleanliness of assigned vehicle.
• Report emergencies, breakdowns, delays, and/or accidents to Transportation Dispatcher or supervisor.
• Attend safety and department meetings as required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must have held a valid driver's license for a minimum of 2 years.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and pass a post offer, pre-employment physical.
• Ability to work with students and students with special needs.
• Ability to appropriately manage student behavior and make quick decisions in stressful conditions.
• Must be able to pass a post offer, pre-employment physical.
• Must be able to pass a Colorado and Federal Bureau of Investigation background check.

Required Experience

• No experience required.
• Experience working with children and previous truck or bus driving experience preferred.
• Must obtain commercial driver's license (CDL), Department of Transportation physical exam, and "B" License with P2-S endorsement upon completion of district training.
• First Aid and CPR certifications required within 90 days after hire.
• Operating knowledge of various school buses/vehicles, handicap transportation equipment, two-way radio, fire extinguisher, and emergency equipment required within two weeks after hire and licensing.