Job: Transportation Director/Back Up Driver

Lake County School District is looking for a Transportation Director/Driver to join our leadership team and ensure safe, reliable, and caring transportation services for our students. This position combines two important responsibilities: leading the district’s transportation program and serving as a back up school bus driver when needed.

If you enjoy working with people, care deeply about student safety, and are skilled at keeping operations running smoothly, this is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in our mountain community.

Salary Grade: $30.00-$38.00/hour     ($35,100 - $44,460 annually paid over 12 pays)  EXCELLENT benefits include PTO, Health, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance!  Great Calendar, which roughly follows the LCSD Calendar.   FLSA: Exempt

Work Year:  195 days (15 more days than the drivers) of 6 hours in length; day may be split with longer mid-day break, to accommodate bus route monitoring times.  Calendar created with COO OR follows the 195 calendar.

To Apply: (*Current Drivers will be given first consideration for this position, as it would replace their current driving duties with Director responsibilities.)  

Please create an account at: https://lakecountyschools.schoolspring.com/       

Internal applicants select “internal” and enter your district email address to be guided to the internal transfer form.

Reports To: Chief Operations Officer

Key Responsibilities

Transportation Leadership  

• Supervise and support school bus drivers and the department mechanic.
• Oversee daily bus routes, field trips, and activity trips, ensuring coverage and efficiency.
• Manage driver schedules, assign special activity trips, and maintain calendars and records.
• Train, evaluate, and mentor school bus drivers and small vehicle drivers.
• Coordinator driver coverage during absences between substitute drivers; cover as driver when needed.
• Monitor fuel, vehicle inspections, and maintenance needs in coordination with the mechanic.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal transportation laws, safety regulations, and district policies.
• Process timesheets, maintain personnel files, and oversee department budget/cost center concerns.
• Track all vehicle mileage for state reporting.
• Address parent, staff, and student inquiries regarding transportation services.
• Efficiently download, store, and review bus video footage as needed
• Investigate and follow up on incident reports, communicating outcomes with staff and schools. 
• Lead annual safety refreshers and professional development for drivers.
• Has cell phone available during the school day, and while buses are on additional trips, to respond in case of emergency.
• Follow all provisions in the AFSCME agreement.

Driving Duties (only on as-needed basis)

• Safely operate a school bus for regular routes, activity trips, or as backup when needed.
• Maintain student safety and discipline while transporting students.
• Conduct pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Model safe and professional driving practices for the team.
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2–3 years of experience in transportation, supervision, or school district operations preferred.
• Valid Colorado Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with required school bus/passenger endorsements (or ability to obtain within 3 months).
• Department of Transportation (DOT) physical exam (required within 3 months).
• First Aid and CPR certification (within 3 months).
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with drivers, staff, students, and families.
• Working knowledge of bus operations, safety standards, and scheduling systems
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel for tracking vehicle mileage.
• Excellent customer service and community communication skills.
• Bilingual in Spanish preference, though not required.

Work Environment

• Full-time position with benefits.
  
  
• Mix of office-based supervisory duties and occasional hands-on driving responsibilities.
  
  
• Moderate noise and exposure to weather when working around buses.
• Role requires flexibility and the ability to respond to emergencies.