Bus Driver
Listed on 2026-06-02
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Transportation
Driver, Bus Driver, CDL
The Bus Driver position is responsible for safely transporting people of all ages to various locations throughout the Denver metropolitan area and the surrounding mountains. The position is responsible for complying with all traffic regulations and exercising extreme caution in order to operate vehicles safely and courteously. The position is also responsible for general maintenance, such as checking vehicle fluids and safety equipment, to ensure that the bus is in safe operating condition on a daily basis.
The position requires a Class C Commercial Driver’s License with a P, P-1, or P-2 endorsement and is subject to federally mandated drug and alcohol testing, as well as a Department of Transportation physical examination every two (2) years.
- Safely operate a passenger bus and passenger van
- Adhere to traffic and highway safety rules and regulations and follow defensive driving principles to avoid accidents
- Use sound judgment to make decisions involving the safety of employees and citizens
- Demonstrate knowledge of Denver metro area roadways
- Read maps and schedule efficient travel routes
- Follow emergency procedures to guarantee the safety of passengers
- Understand the basic workings of large passenger vehicles in order to ensure safe and effective vehicle operation
- Communicate with supervisor regarding bus malfunctions, necessary repairs, accidents, or delays in schedule
- Enforce safety rules while loading, unloading, and transporting passengers
- Work with all ages of passengers, from children to seniors
All employees are expected to provide excellent customer service, communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, display professionalism and integrity, work efficiently, effectively and accurately, work independently and as part of a team, take initiative, solve problems, display good judgment, take ownership for delivering a high-quality product or service, have regular and punctual attendance, and effectively handle emergencies.
Essential Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities, and Tasks- Complies with traffic regulations in order to operate vehicles in a safe and courteous manner
- Exercises extreme caution to avoid accidents while operating passenger vehicles
- Assumes responsibility for the safety of passengers during loading, unloading, and transporting
- Reads and understands maps and schedules a safe and efficient route of travel
- Supervises participants during transport and during activities, depending on the nature of the activity and group
- Reports any accidents or delays
- Regulates heating equipment and ventilation of the bus for the comfort of passengers
- Remains calm in an emergency
- Performs CPR and First Aid if necessary
- Checks oil, windshield wiper fluid, and gas levels; fills gas tank as needed
- Checks condition of tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights, and other safety equipment
- Cleans inside and outside of the vehicle
- Reports any bus malfunctions or needed repairs
- Maintains a variety of records and reports, including but not limited to mileage, routing, maintenance, and time schedules
- Valid Colorado Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Class C and P, P-1 or P-2 endorsement, and safe driving record
- First Aid and CPR
Required:
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Current and valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Class and P, P-1 or P-2 endorsement
- First Aid, CPR, and AED certification required within 30 days of hire
- Certified completion and passing of the Department of Transportation medical examination every two (2) years
Preferred:
- Previous experience driving a bus
- Constantly sit while driving to and from various locations
- Constantly employ the use of close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision,…
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