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Bus Driver; CDL) Pool - Seasonal

Job in Durango, La Plata County, Colorado, 81302, USA
Listing for: Fort Lewis College
Seasonal/Temporary, Per diem position Listed on 2026-11-13
Job specializations:
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 30 USD Hourly USD 30.00 HOUR

Job Description & How to Apply Below

Position: Bus Driver (CDL) Pool - Seasonal/As Needed -
Minimum Qualifications
  • Possess and maintain acurrent

    Commercial (Class A or

    B) driverlicensewithapassenger andairbrakeendorsement
  • Possess a current DOTmedicalcertificationcarddocumentingall necessary vision, hearing, and
  • health requirements.
  • Meet and sustainasatisfactorydrivingrecordthatmeetsandthe underwriting requirements of the College insurance company
  • Basic mechanical knowledge of vehicle maintenance
  • Experience driving in adverse conditions (snow, ice and mountain passes)
Preferred Qualifications
  • Two or more years of driving buses
Major Responsibilities
  • Operate thevehiclein a safe and efficient manner
  • Maintain trip schedule as outlined bytherequestingdepartmentalstaff
  • Maintain operating schedule and report any problems immediately
  • Communicate effectively with passengers regarding weather conditions and vehicle status
  • Make decisions on drivable conditions to assure safety of passengers
  • Conduct pre-trip and post-trip checks on the vehicle and its special equipment to determine if there issufficientfuel supplyand if equipment such as steering gear, brakes, tires, etc. are ingood working condition
  • Follow state and federal transit regulations.
  • Complete necessary driving logs
  • Meet emergency situations in accordance with standard operating procedures (assist in safe evacuation)
  • Complywithallpre-employment,randomized,andpost-accidentdrugtestingrequirements
  • Fuel vehicles when needed
  • Perform other duties as assigned
Work Conditions
  • The work environment characteristics described here are representative of thosethat an employee can expect while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Work with contaminants when checking engine fluids
  • May be exposed to very hot or cold temperatures depending onthe season
  • May beexposed to sounds and noises that are distracting
  • Sometimes must drive in very bright sunlight or when it is dark outside
  • May have to drivein adverse conditions (snow, ice and mountain passes)
  • May have to install and remove snow chains
Compensation

$30.00 per hour while driving, filling the vehicle with gas,administering pre-trip inspection; plus hotel room and meals if applicable. This is temporary position on an “at-need” basis according to FLC Athletics schedules.

About Fort Lewis College

On a sage-brushed mesa overlooking downtown Durango and the LaPlata Mountains, Fort Lewis College is Southwest Colorado’s premierpublic undergraduate research institution. With more than half ofthe 3,300 students identifying as people of color, FLC’s academicprogramming and campus life thrive on nurturing safe, diversespaces for intellectual exploration and helping people achieve their career goals. A Native American-serving, Non-Tribal Institution, FLC is committed to promoting economic development in neighboring tribal communities and connecting students with the education they need to be the change in the world they want to see.

Degree programs span the arts, business, education, health sciences, humanities, and social and natural sciences. Coursework builds on the natural, cultural, and historical resources found around the Four Corners region. Students work closely with facultyon research projects with real-world implications. Like the mountain town it resides in, FLC promotes a culture of work-life balance for students, faculty, and staff. Skyhawks enjoy unparalleled access to a healthy outdoor lifestyle thanks to 300days of sunshine a year and more than 300 miles of hiking andbiking trails in and around Durango

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