CDL-Ready Bus Driver Trainee

Cherry Creek Schools; Aurora, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Cherry Creek School District is hiring a Bus Driver Trainee to complete the district’s driver training program and obtain a CDL Class B with both the P (passenger) and S (school bus) endorsements within one month of hire.

This temporary, hourly position reports to the Operations Supervisor or designee and supports student safety and bus operations, including assisting with loading and unloading, enforcing rules, and participating in the training schedule.

Qualifications

• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required.
• Colorado driver's license.
• CDL Class B with both a 'P' (passenger) and 'S' (school bus) endorsement within one month of hire.
• CPR and First Aid certification within one month of hire.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must pass DOT physical within one week of hire.

Responsibilities

• Attend and participate in the district Bus Driver training program.
• Assist driver in maintaining appropriate student behavior by monitoring behavior and intervening as necessary and reporting incidences of unsafe or inappropriate actions that occur on or off the bus.
• Aid in the loading and unloading of students, especially those with special needs.
• Communicate with driver in developing a team environment.
• Through route sheets and reports, acquire and maintain information such as medical information, physical limitations, and symptoms that may require immediate attention or intervention concerning assigned students.
• Ensure all students are properly loaded and seated.
• Assist bus driver in keeping special needs equipment picked up and stored in its proper place when not in use, cleaning the interior of the bus, and sanitizing seats after each route.
• Practice emergency evacuation drills with students and driver.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Education

High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma

Job description

Cherry Creek School District is hiring a Bus Driver Trainee to complete the district’s driver training program and obtain a CDL Class B with both the P (passenger) and S (school bus) endorsements within one month of hire.

This temporary, hourly position reports to the Operations Supervisor or designee and supports student safety and bus operations, including assisting with loading and unloading, enforcing rules, and participating in the training schedule.