Bus Driver

Sylvania; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PERA retirement plan

Job summary

Sheridan School District No. 2 in Colorado seeks a Bus Driver to safely transport students to and from schools and district activities.

The role requires CDL Class B with endorsements or ability to obtain, is at-will, and candidates must be at least 21 with a high school diploma. Expect 183 work days and a structured benefits package including health, dental, vision, and PERA.

Qualifications

• No bus driver experience required; must be 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CDL Class B with P2 and S endorsements required or obtainable.
• Flexible and able to work collaboratively with supervisors and coworkers.
• Maintains a positive attitude and observes district policies.

Responsibilities

• Performs pre- and post-trip safety inspections, updates route maps and schedules.
• Drives specified routes and transports students, discharging students at authorized stops only.
• Instructs passengers on safety procedures and fire drills.
• Maintains order and discipline on the bus, reports major disciplinary problems to the supervisor.
• Drives for field trips.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Skills

Flexibility

Collaboration

Positive attitude

Policy compliance

Community relations

Education

High school diploma

CDL Class B with P2 and S Endorsements

Job description

JOB TITLE: Bus Driver

WORK YEAR: 183 work days

WORK STATUS: Classified Hourly, Non-Exempt, and At-Will

REPORTS TO: Transportation Supervisor

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for the safe transportation of students to and from schools and in various other district activities. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community and school clientele.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs pre- and post-trip safety inspections, updates route maps and schedules.
• Drives specified routes and transports students, discharging students at authorized stops only.
• Instructs passengers on safety procedures and fire drills.
• Maintains order and discipline on the bus, reports major disciplinary problems to the supervisor.
• Drives for field trips.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Experience:

No bus driver experience required. Must be 21 years of age.

Education:

High school graduate

Licenses or Certification:

Must have (or be able to obtain) CDL, Class B, with P2 and S Endorsements.

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS:

• Is flexible
• Can work collaboratively with supervisors and co-workers
• Maintains a positive attitude
• Observes all district policies and procedures
• Supports the Sheridan School District Strategic Plan

ESSENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

Some dust and dirt, fumes and odors, noise, temperature extremes, and hazardous situations

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions required the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires sitting, walking, and standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

• Occasional lifting of 5 to over 50 pounds
• Constant sitting
• Frequent reaching
• Occasional standing, walking, squatting, stooping, and climbing

CLEARANCES:

Must clear a background check through the CBI and the FBI through Fingerprint submission.

SALARY:

Initial salary placement on Class1 of the Transportation Personnel Salary Schedule.

Please note:

This is an at-will position with the Sheridan School District.The annual salary for this position will be determined by number of hours scheduled to work each day and number of days scheduled to work each year. The computed annual salary will be spread out in equal payments over 12 months. Sheridan School District employees are paid once a month on the last working day of the month that is not a weekend day or holiday.

BENEFITS:

Employees who are scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible to obtain district health benefits which include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance and supplemental benefits. Positions that qualify for health benefits also qualify for leave, which could include vacation and daily leave to be determined by the position and number of days assigned.Sheridan School District No. 2 is a public employer and participates in the Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA). All employees are required by state statute to contribute 11% of their salary on a pre-tax basis to PERA. The District contributes 21.4% in addition to the employee contribution.