Job: Substitute Bus Driver

Job Description

Job Type: Part time, Hourly

Wage: $20/hr. 

Location: Salida, CO.

Job Description:

Beginning date of employment: ASAP

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Will work under the direction of the Transportation Manager. Drives 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 TASKS: (These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.) To perform this job successfully, an 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 functions. 

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

 Be able to follow maps and directions, learn all routes

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

 May at times be required to drive an Activity trip

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

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

 Inspect the bus before each trip to ensure the bus is working properly.

 Clean the interior of the bus and exterior driver site windows regularly

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

 Report breakdowns, emergencies, and delays to the 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 and keep current.

 Attend CPR and First Aid Training Classes

 Perform other assigned duties.

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

 Maintain personal driving record.

An individual shall be relieved of duties if: Convicted of DUI, DWAI, or reckless driving; or any drug issues occur. 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 the Colorado Department of Education

 CDL class B, air brake, and “P”, and “S”, endorsements required; can be obtained through the job with a signed agreement of work through the school year

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 the 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 on the basis of 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. Selected applicant must comply with the District’s Drug-Free Work Place 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.