Bus Driver

Douglas County School District; United States; On-site; USD 35,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

HSA

FSA

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

EAP

401(k)/403(b)/457

Job summary

Douglas County School District is hiring a Bus Driver to transport students to and from schools and district activities. You will be responsible for pre/post ride checks, safety inspections, and maintaining student conduct for safe transportation.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a Colorado CDL, First Aid/CPR, and the ability to drive any district bus type. Schedule includes 35 hours weekly, with benefits and retirement options available.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Ability to drive any bus type within the district.
• High School diploma or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Pass annual pre- and post-ride checks with required paperwork.
• Pass annual CDE test.
• Conduct daily pre- and post-route safety inspections on the assigned vehicle and service as required.
• Transport students safely and monitor ridership, including students with special needs.
• Attend trainings, meetings, and in-service days as required.

Skills

21+ years old

Ability to drive any bus

Education

High School or equivalent

CDL Colorado

First Aid/CPR Certification - Colorado

Job description

REMINDER: Current DCSD employees must apply through their district log-on, this application is for external candidates only!

Job Posting Title:

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

Responsibilities:

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.

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 studentridership including special education students with moderate to severe needs and challenging or emotional difficulties on school buses.

Certifications:

Commercial Drivers License - Colorado, First Aid/CPR Certification - Colorado

Education:

High School or Equivalent (Required)

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:

184 Work Days

• (260 days indicatesa year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are thengranted 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:

October 27, 2026