Bus Driver

Douglas County School District; Colorado; Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

HSA

FSA

Life insurance

Disability insurance

EAP

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Douglas County School District is hiring a Bus Driver to transport students to and from schools and district activities. You will help maintain safe student conduct and operate various bus types across multiple terminals, with a ~35-hour workweek and competitive hourly pay.

Requirements include being at least 21, Colorado CDL, First Aid/CPR, and a high school diploma. Regular training, safety checks, and state certification completion are part of the role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CDL Colorado certification required.
• First Aid/CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Attend training, meetings, and in-service days as required.
• Report accidents/incidents to transportation management or authorities.
• Maintain student conduct to ensure safety of all students.
• Transport and monitor student riders, including those with special needs.
• Pass annual pre/post ride checks and required paperwork.
• Pass annual Colorado Department of Education (CDE) test.
• Perform daily pre/post route safety inspections.
• Be willing to drive any district bus type.

Education

High School or Equivalent (Required)

Tools

CDL Colorado

First Aid/CPR

Job description

Bus Driver## Job Description:Responsible for the transportation of students to and from schools and in various other District activities. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community members and school clientele. ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be at least 21 years old. • Frequent lifting of fifty (50) pounds • Frequent overhead reaching and lifting of twenty (20) pounds • Constant sitting • Frequent standing, walking, squatting, stooping, and climbing • Ability to clear an exit door that is 42 inches from the ground## Position Specific Information (if Applicable):## Responsibilities:Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.Attend training programs, meetings, and in-service days as required by the District or the state.Report all accidents/incidents immediately to transportation management or appropriate authorities.Maintain student conduct that ensures the safety of all students.Transport and/or assist with monitoring all School District student ridership including special education students with moderate to severe needs and challenging or emotional difficulties on school buses.Pass annual pre and post ride checks and with required paperwork.Pass annual CDE test.Perform daily pre and post route safety inspections on assigned vehicle. Service vehicle as required.Driver must be able and willing to drive any bus type within the school district.## Certifications:Commercial Drivers License - Colorado, First Aid/CPR Certification - Colorado## Education:High School or Equivalent (Required)## Skills:## Position Type:Regular## Primary Location:Variable Location Employee - Multiple Terminals## One Year Only (Yes or No):No## Scheduled Hours Per Week:35## FTE:0.88## Approx Scheduled Days Per Year:189 Work Days* *(260 days indicates a year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.)*## **Minimum Hire Rate:**$25.74 USD Hourly## **Maximum Hire Rate:**$33.48 USD Hourly## Full Salary Range:$25.74 USD - $41.22 USD Hourly* *All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.*## Benefits:This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options.## Time Off Plans:This position is eligible for paid sick and personal time.## This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past:December 28, 2026