Non-CDL Driver - Transportation Central

Cherry Creek Schools; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Creek Schools is seeking a Non-CDL Driver to support route driving and field trips for students, including assisting in para-educator functions. The role emphasizes safe, courteous, and customer-service oriented transportation for students with diverse needs.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading students, performing vehicle inspections, and coordinating with district personnel. Training and certifications such as CPR/First Aid and a DOT physical are required upon hire.

Qualifications

• Must have HSE diploma or equivalent.
• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required.
• No professional work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport students using a district vehicle on assigned routes.
• Load and unload students, providing support for students with special needs.
• Complete pre- and post-trip inspections for safety.
• Provide courteous customer service to students, parents/guardians, and staff.
• Carry out student discipline as needed on routes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Behavior modification

Conflict management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma

Tools

CPR/First Aid

DOT physical

Small Vehicle Training Program

Job description

Job Title

Non-CDL Driver

FLSA Exemption Status

Non-Exempt

Classification Group

Cherry Creek Transportation Employees Association

Supervising Position

Operations Supervisor or designee

Pay Plan

Cherry Creek Transportation Employees Association

Pay Range

Step Schedule

Last Updated

10/31/2024

Pay Information

Benefits Information

JOB SUMMARY

Contribute to the overall success of the Cherry Creek School District Transportation Department through regular route driving, field-trip driving, performing para-educator functions, and assisting in other duties and functions as needed. Assist and transport students with special needs to ensure safe, efficient, courteous, and customer-service oriented transportation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The subsequent duties outline the fundamental operations of the position and exemplify the nature of the tasks carried out. They do not encompass a comprehensive inventory of the obligations and responsibilities fulfilled in this role. The approximation of frequencies and time allocation percentages are flexible and subject to the requirements of the organization.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Task Descriptions

• 1. Safely transport students using a district vehicle along specified routes. Report delays or accidents. Frequency: Daily. Percentage of Time: 40%
• 2. Load and unload students at various stops and destinations. Provide emotional, behavioral, and physical support for students with specials needs. Frequency: Daily. Percentage of Time: 15%
• 3. Complete pre- and post-trip inspections to ensure safe operations of the vehicle by visually and tactically inspecting all components of the vehicle’s interior and exterior according to the Colorado Department of Education Standards. Frequency: Daily. Percentage of Time: 5%
• 4. Provide exceptional customer-service to students, parents/guardians, and staff. Frequency: Daily. Percentage of Time: 5%
• 5. Carry out student discipline activities before, during, and after assigned routes, if necessary. Frequency: Daily. Percentage of Time: 5%
• 6. Complete Medicaid paperwork for reimbursement purposes. Frequency: Daily. Percentage of Time: 5%
• 7. Communicate information and procedures to students, district personnel, and/or others in the event of an emergency situation. Frequency: Daily. Percentage of Time: 5%
• 8. Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of district vehicles. Frequency: Daily. Percentage of Time: 5%
• 9. Perform evacuation drills as required by the Colorado Department of Education and Transportation Department procedures. Frequency: Biannually. Percentage of Time: 5%
• 10. Participate in training activities required by the Transportation Department as required. Frequency: Annually. Percentage of Time: 5%
• 13. Perform other duties as assigned or requested. Frequency: Daily. Percentage of Time: 5%

TOTAL

100%

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

• N/A

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required
• High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma
• No professional work experience required
• Valid Colorado driver’s license
• CPR and First Aid certifications
• Upon hire, successful completion of the District Transportation Small Vehicle Training Program
• Basic interpersonal relations skills
• Basic organizational skills
• Ability to implement behavior modification techniques
• Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others
• Ability to work one-on-one and in small groups with students
• Ability to meet insurability requirements of the Colorado School District Self-Insurance Pool
• Successful completion of a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical
• Basic verbal and written communication skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Heavy work strength level (lifting or carrying up to 100 pounds)
• Works both indoors and outdoors
• Typically a loud noise level
• Work location is subject to change to meet the requirements of the organization
• Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, and climbing
• Occasional lifting, pulling, and/or pushing
• Eye/hand coordination
• Visual concentration, depth perception, and ability to adjust focusSquatting
• Overhead work
• Work within a moving vehicle for up to four hours
• Work in any existing weather conditions
• Work requires maneuvering heavy wheelchairs (manual and electric) that total weight up to 800 pounds - student/chair combined up ramps, over curbs, and around the inside of a vehicle
• Normal school district environment

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working in the public sector
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement
• CDL passenger driving experience
• Experience working with school age children, including behavioral challenges
• Experience working in a special education environment