Bus Driver II - Garage Tech (Transportation) - Colorado Springs School District 11

Colorado Springs School District; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado Springs School District 11 is hiring a Bus Driver II - Garage Tech in Transportation. The role supports safe, efficient fleet operation through routine maintenance and garage duties, with responsibilities including seat and radio work, parts retrieval, and coordination with mechanics and drivers.

The position requires a CDL with S endorsement, DOT compliance, and First Aid/CPR. Salary follows ESP schedule; non-school-based line items and steps apply.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum age 21 years.
• Valid Colorado CDL with S endorsement is required.
• Pass the Colorado Department of Education School Bus Operator’s Test (written and skills).
• Meet District insurability requirements.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days).
• Preferred: Previous bus driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate district transportation vehicles for transporting students and authorized passengers.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections in compliance with DOT, CDE, and District requirements.
• Follow assigned routes and schedules or cover routes as directed.
• Maintain flexibility to adapt to route changes and operational needs.
• Maintain student safety and manage student behavior per District expectations.
• Provide clear instructions and guidance to students for a safe environment.
• Perform emergency procedures, including evacuations and medical responses.
• Assist students with boarding/exiting, including wheelchair lifts and securing equipment.

Skills

Safe driving

Vehicle inspections

Communication with dispatch

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CDL with S endorsement

Job description

Bus Driver II - Garage Tech (Transportation) - Colorado Springs School District 11

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Job Description

Position Profile

Position: Bus Driver II - Garage Tech Department: Transportation Reports To: Director of Transportation FTE: .75 Days/Year: 173 Salary Schedule: This position is based on the 2026-2027 ESP Salary Schedule, Non-School Based Positions (Group C)

Paygrade: N19 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Why You Will Love Working Here

Join a team dedicated to safely transporting students and supporting daily school operations across Colorado Springs School District 11. As a Garage Tech, you play a vital role in creating a safe, positive, and consistent experience for students each day. This position offers meaningful work, a supportive team environment, and the opportunity to make a direct impact on student success while working in a role that values safety, reliability, and service.

Position Summary

The Garage Technician is responsible for supporting the safe, efficient, and effective operation of the District’s transportation fleet by performing routine maintenance, minor repairs, and general garage support duties.

This position is responsible for maintaining and repairing bus seating, vinyl upholstery, seat belts, and communication radios to ensure vehicles remain safe, functional, and ready for daily operations. Additional responsibilities include transporting buses to outside repair facilities, retrieving parts and supplies, and maintaining and stocking the bus cleaning room.

The role requires a high level of flexibility, attention to detail, and responsiveness to changing operational needs. The Garage Technician must adhere to all applicable federal, state, and District safety regulations while maintaining a clean, organized, and safe working environment.

This position works both independently and collaboratively with mechanics, drivers, garage personnel, and Transportation leadership to support timely vehicle repairs, minimize downtime, and ensure the District's fleet remains operational and ready to safely transport students.

Essential Job Functions

• Safely operate district transportation vehicles for the purpose of transporting students and authorized passengers
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections in compliance with U.S. Department of Transportation, Colorado Department of Education, and District requirements
• Follow assigned routes and schedules or cover routes and assignments as directed
• Maintain flexibility to adapt to route changes, assignments, and operational needs
• Maintain student safety and manage student behavior in accordance with District expectations
• Provide clear instructions and guidance to students to ensure a safe and orderly environment
• Perform all emergency procedures, including evacuations and response to medical situations
• Assist students with boarding and exiting the bus, including operation of wheelchair lifts and securing specialized equipment
• Perform responsibilities of a bus assistant when needed
• Communicate effectively with dispatch using two-way radio
• Complete required documentation including logs, reports, and records
• Accurately record time worked
• Fuel, clean, and maintain assigned vehicles
• Utilize routing systems and navigation tools
• Collaborate with staff and leadership
• Perform all other duties as assigned

• Vinyl and seat repairs, maintaining and repairing seat belts.
• Running to pick up parts and items for garage.
• Transport of busses to various shops and mechanics for work outside of garage.
• Maintenance and repair of radios.
• Upkeep and stocking of bus cleaning room.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Applicable laws, regulations, and policies governing school transportation
• Student safety practices and behavior management techniques
• Basic vehicle inspection and operational procedures

Skill in:

• Safely operating district transportation vehicles
• Managing routes, time, and schedules effectively
• Navigating using maps, routing systems, and geographic knowledge

Ability to:

• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections independently
• Maintain a safe and orderly environment for students
• Follow written and verbal directions, including route assignments and maps
• Adapt to changing assignments and operational needs
• Work independently and as part of a team
• Communicate clearly and professionally with students, staff, and supervisors
• Demonstrate dependability, flexibility, and sound judgment

Qualifications

• Required: High School Diploma or GED
• Required: Minimum age of 21 years
• Required: Valid Colorado Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with “S” endorsement
• Required: Pass the Colorado Department of Education School Bus Operator’s Test (written and skills)
• Required: Meet District insurability requirements
• Required: Current First Aid and CPR certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire)
• Preferred: Previous bus driving experience

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor environments, including school buses, transportation lots, and school or activity locations. Employees are exposed to varying weather conditions including heat, cold, snow, and wet or slippery surfaces.

Essential functions include operating a district vehicle and performing physical tasks with or without reasonable accommodation. The role requires sitting for extended periods while driving, as well as standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, and reaching.

Physical requirements may include lifting up to 60 pounds occasionally (floor to shoulder), pushing, pulling, or carrying up to 50 pounds, and lifting up to 20 pounds overhead. The position requires assisting students with mobility needs, including operating lifts and securing wheelchairs.

The role requires effective communication and the ability to receive and process information through vision, hearing, or other assisted means. Employees must be able to respond to emergency situations and detect environmental cues related to safety.

Work may include early morning and afternoon shifts and may vary based on route or operational needs. Duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation. Employees must pass the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) medical examination and are subject to DOT-approved substance abuse testing.

Join Our Team!

Join Colorado Springs School District 11 as a Bus Driver and play a critical role in supporting student success each day. Your commitment to safety, reliability, and service ensures that students arrive ready to learn and return home safely. Become part of a team that values collaboration, professionalism, and making a meaningful difference in the community.

Employees in this category will also receive the following for the 2026-2027 school year:

• Non-Recurring Pay: 8% of base salary in Non-Recurring Pay (distributed as 4% on November paycheck and 4 % on May paycheck).

Base Salary Setting: Employment, assignment and salary placement, is in accordance with job description requirements. A work history is required to demonstrate job title, job duties and time worked in the position. Grade placement for ESP positions is determined by the Salary Schedule by Job Title resource . Reference the linked How Your Compensation Is Determined for more details.

Salary Setting (New Hires): Any newly-employed Education Support Professional will be placed on the twenty-five (25) step system. Each step represents two years of experience, based upon equivalent experience. The maximum number of years of experience granted is 19-20 years, which is equivalent to placement on step ten (10). Steps are determined by experience listed on the application and resume.

Salary Setting (Rehires): Returning employees who have previously resigned or separated from the District will be rehired at the same step they were on at the time of resignation/separation plus any new experience gained in the same job, provided step increases were approved by the Board during the years in question.

Employees with experience in the District who have left the District and then returned to the same position shall be hired at the same pay grade (refers to the ESP placement on salary schedule by job title) and step at time of resignation. Additional relevant experience gained after resignation may be evaluated from the employee’s application and updated resume.

See Employee Handbook (located on the D11 website) for information on salary setting for rehires (after retirement), promotions and lateral transfers.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

School District 11 is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in relation to disability, need for special education services (whether actual or perceived), race, creed, color, sex,marital status, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religion, ancestry, age, genetic information, or protected activity in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Any harassment/discrimination of students and/or staff, based on the aforementioned protected areas, will not be tolerated and must be brought to the immediate attention of the school principal, D11 administrator/supervisor or D11 nondiscrimination compliance/grievance coordinator.

NONDISCRIMINATION COMPLIANCE COORDINATOR, the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs and Ombudservices, has been designated to coordinate compliance with: Equal Pay Act of 1963, Civil Rights Act of 1964, as Amended, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Title IX – Education Amendments Act of 1972, Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978, and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.For additional information, please contact the District 11 Office of Equal Opportunity Programs & Ombudservices at 1115 North El Paso Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80903-2599 , Phone: [phone], FAX: [phone]

The following Board policies address nondiscrimination in District 11: AC, AC-R, GBA, GBAA, JBB, JBB-R

Position Type: Full-Time Salary: $22.01 to $26.30 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Colorado Springs School District 11 , Talent Management (HR)
• Talent Management (HR)
• Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]