Bus Driver Trainees 2025 **$2,000 signing bonus***

ADAMS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO 50; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Bus Driver Trainees who are dedicated to ensuring the safe transportation of students. This role offers a $2,000 signing bonus, with payments structured over the first year of employment. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, strong communication skills, and the ability to interact positively with a diverse community. Responsibilities include adhering to safety protocols, maintaining vehicle cleanliness, and effectively managing student interactions. Join a supportive environment where your contributions will make a significant impact on the lives of students and the community.

Benefits

Signing Bonus

Health Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Must pass a DOT physical and have a valid CDL permit.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse individuals.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport students to and from school while ensuring comfort.
• Maintain vehicle functionality and comply with safety regulations.

Skills

Communication Skills

Basic Mathematical Skills

Ability to Manage Multiple Priorities

English Language Skills

Bilingual Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Bus Wash Equipment

Wheelchair Lifts

Personal Computer

Job description

Bus Driver Trainees 2025 **$2,000 signing bonus***

Adams County School District 50 | Westminster, CO 80035

JobID: 3868

Position Type

ESP - Transportation

Date Posted

12/16/2024

Location

TRANSPORTATION

Closing Date

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Note: $2,000 signing bonus for new CDL Bus Drivers. Bonus will have three disbursements:

1. $750 upon completion of training.
2. $750 five months after hiring date or end of school year, whichever comes first.
3. $500 end of September of the following school year.

Hours per Day: Varies per route. FTE: To be determined. Days per Year: Varies per route. Reports to: Transportation Manager. Pay Level: AUX/TECH 03. Pay Rate: $24.35 per hour.

How to Apply

External and internal candidates can apply online at ~~~ by 4pm of the closing date. Current District employees should submit an online Internal Application along with an updated resume by 4pm of the closing date. Incomplete applications or resumes received in lieu of applications will not be considered.

This position is a benefited position with one-year probationary status.

Note: A hard copy of a current motor vehicle record (MVR) is required with the application. If it is not received, the application will be incomplete and will not be considered for employment.

Job Purpose

Ensure every child reaches their full potential by transporting students, staff, and community, ensuring a safe, secure, comfortable, positive, and nurturing environment to foster student learning while sustaining a high level of customer service.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Must pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical, required for hire.
• Operating knowledge of wheelchair lifts both electric and manual, bus wash, and district buses required within 40 to 60 hours after hire.
• English language skills required; bilingual desirable.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Personal computer and keyboarding skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate and interact with all levels of personnel in a positive and cooperative manner.
• Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret policies and procedures, laws, rules, and instructions.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to pass various pre-employment background screenings.
• Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, building and department procedures.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

• Valid Commercial driver's license (CDL) permit with BP2S endorsement required within one week of hire.
• Valid CDL with BP2S endorsement required within four weeks of hire.
• BOCES Safety Training Certificate required within 60 days of hire.
• American Heart Association CPR and First Aid Certification required within three months of hire.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Driving students safely to and from school/destination by:
• Following a specified route when picking up and dropping off students.
• Arriving and departing in a timely manner.
• Establishing a safe and orderly environment, e.g., Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook.
• Adhering to District and Transportation Department guidelines and procedures.
• Performing safety drills with students.
• Reviewing proper safety procedures with students.
• Complying with proper health and safety processes and procedures, e.g., Universal Precautions, Crisis Prevention Intervention.
• Assisting students on/off the bus, e.g., medical equipment, backpacks, wheelchair lifts, Star seats.
• Maintaining communications by:
• Conferencing with supervisor, District staff, parents, and students and/or law enforcement officers, e.g., assigned routes, schedules, special needs accommodations, accident reports, field trips, student safety, disciplinary actions, etc.
• Responding to requests submitted electronically.
• Generating work orders as necessary.
• Maintaining District assets by:
• Ensuring proper functionality of assigned vehicle.
• Servicing bus interior/exterior, e.g., cleaning, between routes.
• Fueling buses.
• Complying with federal, state, local and District safety guidelines and regulations, e.g., pre-trip/post-trip, chains, chalks.
• Maintaining accurate records by:
• Compiling data for reporting to federal, state, local agencies and District e.g., verification of time worked, mileage, student attendance count/roster, Medicaid, field trips, traffic violations.
• Reporting incidents in a timely manner, e.g., discipline/behavior, child neglect/abuse, injuries, accidents.
• Participating in required professional development and training.
• Providing services to the District by:
• Remaining available for after-hours dispatch as per a scheduled assignment.
• Assisting bus drivers in transporting students when a bus is out of commission.
• Performing other tasks as assigned.
• Maintaining a high level of productivity by cross-training within the department.
• Maintaining a high level of professionalism and confidentiality of any information regarding students, personnel, and all job-related matters.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Activities:

• Stand: Under 1/3
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl: Under 1/3
• Walk: Under 1/3
• Talk: Over 2/3
• Sit: Over 2/3
• Hear: Over 2/3
• Use hands to finger, handle or feed: Over 2/3
• Taste: None
• Reach with hands and arms: Over 2/3
• Smell: 1/3 to 2/3
• Climb or balance: Under 1/3

Weight & Force Demands:

• Up to 10 pounds: Over 2/3
• Up to 100 pounds: Under 1/3
• Up to 25 pounds: Over 2/3
• More than 100 pounds: None
• Up to 50 pounds: 1/3 to 2/3

Mental Functions:

• Compare: Over 2/3
• Compute: Over 2/3
• Analyze: Over 2/3
• Synthesize: Under 1/3
• Communicate: Over 2/3
• Evaluate: 1/3 to 2/3
• Copy: Under 1/3
• Interpersonal Skills: Over 2/3
• Coordinate: 1/3 to 2/3
• Compile: Over 2/3
• Instruct: 1/3 to 2/3
• Negotiate: 1/3 to 2/3

Work Environment:

• Wet or humid conditions (non-weather): Under 1/3
• Extreme cold (non-weather): Under 1/3
• Work near moving mechanical parts: 1/3 to 2/3
• Extreme heat (non-weather): Under 1/3
• Work in high, precarious places: Under 1/3
• Risk of electrical shock: Under 1/3
• Fumes or airborne particles: Over 2/3
• Outdoor weather conditions: Over 2/3
• Vibration: Over 2/3

Vision Demands:

• Close vision (clear vision at 20" or less)
• Distance vision (clear vision at 20' or more)
• Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
• Peripheral vision
• Depth perception
• Ability to adjust focus

Noise Level:

Moderate

Westminster Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. District policy prohibits discrimination against any applicant on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, age, or disability, or other legally protected characteristics. Westminster Public Schools is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation or to address matters of discrimination, please contact the Chief of Staff, 6933 Raleigh Street, Westminster, CO 80030, phone: ~~~, email: ~~~. Although the position is based at a school/department, the employer is Westminster Public Schools.