Hourly Driver Trainer - Maintenance West

Job Title: Hourly Driver Trainer FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Classification Group: Temporary (Hourly and Internships) Supervising Position: Transportation Operations Supervisor or designee Pay Plan: Temporary (Hourly and Internships) Pay Range: Hourly Wage Rate Last Updated: 07/13/2026 Pay Information Benefits Information JOB SUMMARY: Perform safe and efficient transportation of students on assigned routes. Train, evaluate, and develop bus drivers and bus assistants to maintain skills and service quality. Ensure compliance with transportation standards through instruction, performance monitoring, and documentation. Balance daily route driving with administrative duties, evaluations, and coordination to deliver consistent, safe student transportation services. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The subsequent duties outline the fundamental operations of the position and exemplify the nature of the tasks carried out. They do not encompass a comprehensive inventory of the obligations and responsibilities fulfilled in this role. The approximation of frequencies and time allocation percentages are flexible and subject to the requirements of the organization. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Job Task Descriptions Frequency Percentage of Time 1. Safely and efficiently operate a school bus over assigned routes while maintaining a high standard of student care and compliance with transportation regulations. Complete administrative and operational tasks during non-driving hours to support departmental efficiency and service continuity. Daily 50% 2. Conduct comprehensive annual pre-trip inspections and ride-along evaluations to ensure vehicle safety and driver readiness. Daily 10% 3. Assess and verify the functionality of special needs equipment through required annual testing and evaluations. Daily 10% 4. Deliver ongoing training, coaching, and performance assessments for bus drivers and bus assistants to reinforce safety, consistency, and professional growth. Daily 5% 5. Guide and mentor new bus driver and bus assistant trainees through structured route training and hands-on learning experiences. Daily 20% 6. Perform other duties as assigned or requested. Daily 5% TOTAL 100% REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The minimum prerequisites of formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other criteria that a candidate must fulfill to be considered for a position. It is essential that certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, and trainings are fulfilled, valid, and not expired. Criminal background check and fingerprinting requiredHigh School Equivalency (HSE) diplomaTwo (2) years of school bus driving experience Colorado driver’s licenseCommercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B with both a "P" (passenger) and "S" (school bus) endorsementCardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid certificationMust be at least 21 years of ageMust meet insurability requirements of the Colorado School District Self-Insurance PoolMust pass Colorado Bureau of Investigation, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Colorado Department of Education screeningsMust have a clear/clean Colorado Department of Motor Vehicle record within the past three (3) yearsWe cannot consider any application for bus drivers until we have an original of your Motor Vehicle Record dated within the past 30 days. We cannot consider any applicant whose license has been suspended/revoked within the past three years or who has had a probationary license for less than three years. We cannot consider any applicant who has been convicted of DUI or DWAI within the past three years. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands, mental functions, cognitive capacities, and work environment factors required to perform a position’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work location is subject to change to meet the requirements of the organizationMedium work strength level (lifting or carrying 50 pounds)Works both indoors and outdoors with exposure to outdoor weather conditionsTypically a very loud noise levelWork location is subject to change to meet the requirements of the organizationOccasional bending, reaching, and climbingClose 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 visionDepth perceptionVisual concentrationAbility to adjust focusAbility to appropriately interact with the public, students, and coworkersExposure to all weather conditions DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other qualifications relevant to the position that are strongly preferred but not mandatory for a candidate to be considered. Experience working in the public sector, specifically public educationExperience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgroundsRacially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement