Non CDL Route Driver

Grade: G08 (Hourly Range/Step 1 - Step 8: $20.69 - $25.51)

Minimum starting hourly rate: $20.69, Standard hours per week: 40, FTE: 1.0, Months per year: 12, Job code: 1608, Position type:
Permanent/Regular,

Location:

Thornton, CO.

Transport, safely and expediently, students and other authorized personnel to and from home, between schools and on district‑sponsored trips. Responsible for conducting pre‑trip inspections, observing safety regulations and policies; enforcing student discipline on the bus; and performing related work duties.

• Responsible for the safe and expedient transportation of students and other authorized personnel, including driving bus route according to bus stop locations and time schedules (may deviate from prescribed route in cases of illness, emergency or road conditions); monitoring behavior and actions of students on the school bus while driving routes, to include noise levels and settling student disputes; communicating with transportation personnel, parents and school officials regarding student behavior;
  
  and completing various forms and reports including field trips, log addendums, student check‑in and vehicle log. Monitor student riders for any suspected child abuse, sexual harassment, bullying, bodily fluids cleanup and medical conditions (e.g., diabetic shock, seizures, respiratory conditions, etc.).
• Perform daily pre‑trip inspection on bus in accordance with the Colorado Code of Regulations and District guidelines, including checking oil, tires and maintaining all fluids at the proper levels. Complete daily post‑trip inspections, including checking the condition of the bus. Maintain the cleanliness of the bus interior. Keep outside mirrors and driver’s windows clean indoors and out. Fuel vehicles per department guidelines.
• Communicate in person and on a two‑way radio for routine, urgent and emergency situations. Report all unsafe route and bus stop conditions to the scheduler/dispatcher.
• Use proper procedures when working with special education and wheelchair students. Aid in the loading and unloading process of students needing assistance in boarding as well as those with special needs, via stairs or lift mechanisms. Ensure that all seatbelts, safety vests and other required restraint devices are used properly. Protect all student confidential information.
• Attend all meetings and training sessions including all in‑services and driver meetings, first aid and CPR classes that are required by the district.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• No experience required.

• Criminal background check required for hire.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid Colorado driver’s license.
• A copy of an individual Motor Vehicle Record must be submitted at time of application.
• Successful completion of a Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). required for hire.
• Must meet Colorado Department of Education and FMCSR Part 382 requirements.
• Successful completion of the District Driver Training Program required for hire.
• CPR and First Aid certifications within three (3) months after entering position.

All classified positions are paid on an hourly basis. All newly hired classified employees are placed initially on Step 1 of the pay grade for their position. Classified employees can advance an additional 7 steps (maximum Step
8) based on their previous experience. Final hourly placement on the classified salary schedule is dependent on the grade level for the position being posted and employees’ previous work experience. “Grade” refers to position or job classification and “step” refers to the number of work experience credit or service years. See our Classified Salary Schedule for hourly rates. For additional compensation information, please refer to The Classified Master Agreement
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Adams 12 Five Star Schools is committed to providing an environment that promotes a healthy employee population able to serve our students at the highest level. We offer a comprehensive benefits package…