Small Vehicle Driver

Small Vehicle Drivers are on the Classified Salary Schedule. FFC8 allows new hires to bring in up to 8 years of previous experience in similar school type settings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, completion of G.E.D., or equivalent, preferred
• One year experience as a driver, preferred
• Criminal background check required for hire
• Valid Colorado driver’s license
• CPR and First Aid certifications within 90 days
• District’s School Bus Driver Training Program required for hire
• Must pass annual CDE written test
• Must pass annual driving performance test
• Must pass small vehicle driver physical
• Must have a record of safe driving per motor vehicle record check
• Must pass drug/alcohol screen per Board Policy EEAEAA and EEAEAA-R

Responsibilities

• Safely operate Type A small school buses and other small vehicles in various weather conditions
• Maintain control of passenger conduct and ensure safety of passengers while in route
• Implement discipline as necessary
• Monitor student behavior and maintain order and discipline in small vehicles
• Provide driving or monitor coverage for various routes, trips, night activities, tutoring as needed
• Inspect and ensure that all equipment, instruments, safety devices, and vehicles meet requirements and are operating properly before and after driving duties
• Maintain adequate levels of fuel, engine oil, and coolant
• Perform pre-trip, post trip and mountain pass inspections of district vehicles to comply with CDE and District 8 regulations, policies and standards
• Inspect and ensure the interior and exterior cleanliness of the assigned vehicles
• Communicate with Transportation personnel, students and school officials
• Report emergencies, breakdowns, delays, and/or accidents timely to the Transportation Supervisor
• Attend safety and in-service meetings
• Prepare for and execute emergency bus evacuation drills
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

• Oral and written communication skills
• English language skills
• Interpersonal relations skills
• Customer service and public relations skills
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Knowledge of Colorado and Federal laws as they relate to transportation of children
• Ability to read and interpret route sheets and/or maps
• Ability to meet on-time schedules and find safe and efficient routes to various destinations
• Available to drive routes, athletic trips and fields trips at various hours and days including evenings, weekends, holidays and overnight
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations
• Ability to work positively and constructively with students and staff with diverse backgrounds and abilities
• Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent policies and building and department procedures
• Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator
• History of consistent attendance and punctuality

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Benefits

Fountain-Fort Carson School District #8 provides medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, life, long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment insurances, and paid time off benefits. There are district and employee contributions to some or most of these benefits.

Schedule

185 days per year - 5 hour work day positions available