Non CDL Route Driver Job Thornton area,Colorado USA,Transportation

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Openings as of 8/3/2026

Non CDL Route Driver

Position Type:
Transportation
Date Posted: 7/28/2026
Location:

Support Services Center

GRADE: G08 (Hourly Range/Step 1 - Step 9: $21.87 - $27.64)

MINIMUM STARTING HOURLY RATE: $21.87

STANDARD HOURS PER WEEK: 40

FTE: 1.0

MONTHS PER YEAR: 9

JOB CODE: 1608

POSITION TYPE: NEW – PERMANENT/REGULAR

LOCATION: THORNTON, CO.

Adams 12 Five Star Schools is deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. We commit to eliminate the predictability of who is included in excellence and who is not. Adams 12 Five Star Schools puts students first and supports our district's mission to elevate student success for every student every day in every classroom.

Candidates who can contribute to our goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.

SUMMARY

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, observes safety regulations and policies; enforces student discipline on the bus; and performs other related work duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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.

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 school bus while driving routes, to include noise levels and settling student disputes; communicating with transportation personnel, parents and school officials regarding student behavior (may include watching videos, retrieve parent contact information and phone parents for assistance in changing the students behavior, write misconduct forms);

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 inside 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 wheel chair 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.

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
No experience required.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS

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…