Job: Bus Driver

Job Description

Job Type: Full time, Part time, Hourly

Wage: $$20-$22/hr.

Location: Salida, CO.

Job Description:

Procedure for application: Send application and resume to: Sherri Wyatt 627 Oak Street Salida, CO 81201 [email protected]

Closing date of application: Until Filled

Beginning date of employment: 2024-2025 School Year

General responsibilities:

Drive students to and from school, abiding by all rules and regulations set forth by the School District, along with the Federal and State Government.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, and individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and \or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function

 Drive route, manage student behavior and enforce discipline while on route.

 Maintain complete control of the vehicle and remain alert while on route.

 Drive out of town activity trips at night or on weekends.

 Provide care and assistance to children when entering and exiting bus and when crossing the street.

 Load and unload passengers in wheelchairs using lifts and safety devices.

 Inspect bus before each trip to ensure bus in working properly.

 Clean interior of bus and exterior driver site windows regularly

 Complete paperwork, daily\activity trip logs, time cards, maintenance write-ups to include student lists and route sheets in a timely matter, continually updating when needed.

 Report breakdowns, emergencies, and delays to Transportation Department.

 Perform emergency evacuation procedures twice yearly.

 Say and direct emergency evacuation drills on all activity trips

 Maintain driver’s license and DOT physical, keep current.

 Attend CPR and First Aid Training Classes

 Perform other assigned duties.

 Adhere to District Policy and Law in regards to usage of cell phones while operating any school vehicle.

 Maintain personal driving record.

Individual shall be relieved of duties if:

Convicted of DUI, DWAI, or reckless driving; or any drug issues occurs

Accrual of more than 8 points in two consecutive years for any offense;

Refusal of an alcohol-drug test; leaving the scene of an accident, or using a vehicle to commit a felony

 Other duties may be assigned.

Required Qualifications:

 Minimum age of 18 years

 Obtain a Department of Transportation Physical

 Pass a drug screen and adhere to random drug screens throughout the year

 Must not have criminal convictions for offenses against other people

 Must be able to meet physical standards as described by Colorado Department of Education

 Previous bus or truck experience preferred

Preferred experience knowledge/ability:

Three years of experience preferred Current Colorado state driver’s license with CDL B P2 endorsement without restrictions S endorsement is preferred and employer will train

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here 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 essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to manipulate or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. However, while lifting amounts above 25 pounds a partner must be used. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

The Salida School District does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability in hiring for any position. Compliance officer: Assistant Superintendent, 627 Oak St, Salida, Co – 719-530-5469, [email protected]. No smoking or tobacco use is allowed on school property or in school vehicles Contract for employment shall be subject to approval by the District Board of Education. The selected applicant must comply with the District’s Drug-Free Workplace Policy

**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.