Non-CDL Driver - Transportation Central

Cherry Creek School District; Colorado; On-site; USD 2,480,000 - 3,306,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Creek School District Transportation is seeking a Non-CDL Driver to transport students on district routes and assist in other transportation duties. You will support students with special needs, perform daily vehicle inspections, and ensure safety and courteous service across routes.

The role requires a valid Colorado driver's license, background check, CPR/First Aid certification, and completion of the Transportation Small Vehicle Training Program after hire.

Qualifications

• Formal eligibility to work and pass background checks.
• HSE or equivalent diploma required.
• Ability to comply with DOT physical requirements.
• Ability to work with students with diverse needs.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport students on district routes using a district vehicle.
• Load and unload students, providing support for students with special needs as needed.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections of vehicles.
• Provide customer service to students, parents, guardians, and staff.
• Carry out student discipline as required on routes.
• Complete Medicaid paperwork for reimbursement.
• Communicate procedures during emergencies to students and staff.
• Maintain clean and presentable district vehicles.
• Participate in required training and drills.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Behavior management

Communication skills

Independence & teamwork

Education

High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma

Tools

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

DOT physical

Job description

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.

• 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 special 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%

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

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum prerequisites of formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other criteria that a candidate must fulfill to be considered for a position. It is essential that certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, and trainings are fulfilled, valid, and not expired.

• 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

The physical demands, mental functions, cognitive capacities, and work environment factors required to perform a position’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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 focus
• Squatting
• 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

Formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other qualifications relevant to the position that are strongly preferred but not mandatory for a candidate to be considered.

• 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