Bus Driver - Transportation Central at Cherry Creek Careers

, , Colombia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Bus Driving, Student Safety, Communication, Discipline Management, Emergency Procedures, Vehicle Inspection, Administrative Tasks, Public Interaction, Training Participation, Weather Adaptability, Comfort Regulation, Evacuation Drills, Team Collaboration, Cultural Competence, Diversity Awareness, First Aid

Industry

Primary and Secondary Education

Description

Job Title: Bus Driver FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Classification Group: Cherry Creek Transportation Employees Association Supervising Position: Operations Supervisor or designee Pay Plan: Cherry Creek Transportation Employees Association Pay Range: Step Schedule Last Updated: 09/08/2025 Pay Information Benefits Information JOB SUMMARY: Transport, safely and expediently, students to and from home, between schools, and on district-sponsored trips. Monitor students at designated stops to ensure safe passage on and off the bus. When not actively operating a school bus or performing transportation-related duties, employees in this position may be assigned to assist with administrative or clerical tasks as needed or directed by the department supervisor. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The subsequent duties outline the fundamental operations of the position and exemplify the nature of the tasks carried out. They do not encompass a comprehensive inventory of the obligations and responsibilities fulfilled in this role. The approximation of frequencies and time allocation percentages are flexible and subject to the requirements of the organization. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Job Task Descriptions Frequency Percentage of Time 1. Drive bus to transport students over assigned routes safely and efficiently. After completing the designated bus route, perform administrative tasks in the office for any remaining scheduled work hours. Daily 50% 2. Regulates heating, lighting, and ventilating systems for passenger comfort. Daily 5% 3. Reports delays or accidents. Daily 5% 4. Performs pre/post-trip inspections to ensure safe operations of vehicle and/or bus by visually or tactically inspecting all components of vehicle interior and exterior according to Colorado Department of Education Standards. Daily 5% 5. Loads and unloads students at various stops and destinations. Daily 5% 6. Performs student discipline activities before, during, and after assigned routes, if necessary. Daily 5% 7. Communicates information and procedures to students, office personnel and/or others in the event of an emergency. Daily 5% 8. Waits at assigned locations between routes and/or between student pick-ups or at other activities/functions while waiting for students. Daily 5% 9. Performs evacuation drills as required by the Colorado Department of Education and transportation department procedures. Annually 5% 10. Participates in training activities, as required. Annually 5% 11. Perform other duties as assigned or requested. Daily 5% TOTAL 100% REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The minimum prerequisites of formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other criteria that a candidate must fulfill to be considered for a position. It is essential that certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, and trainings are fulfilled, valid, and not expired. Criminal background check and fingerprinting required High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma No professional work experience required Colorado driver’s license Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B with both a "P" (passenger) and "S" (school bus) endorsement Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid certification Must be at least 21 years of age Must meet insurability requirements of the Colorado School District Self-Insurance Pool Must pass Colorado Bureau of Investigation, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Colorado Department of Education screenings Must have a clear/clean Colorado Department of Motor Vehicle record within the past three (3) years We cannot consider any application for bus drivers until we have an original of your Motor Vehicle Record dated within the past 30 days. We cannot consider any applicant whose license has been suspended/revoked within the past three years or who has had a probationary license for less than three years. We cannot consider any applicant who has been convicted of DUI or DWAI within the past three years. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands, mental functions, cognitive capacities, and work environment factors required to perform a position’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Medium work strength level (lifting or carrying 50 pounds) Works both indoors and outdoors Typically a very loud noise level Work location is subject to change to meet the requirements of the organization Occasional bending, reaching, and climbing Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more) Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors) Peripheral vision Depth perception Visual concentration Ability to adjust focus Ability to appropriately interact with the public, students, and coworkers Exposure to all weather conditions DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other qualifications relevant to the position that are strongly preferred but not mandatory for a candidate to be considered. Experience working in the public sector Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement

Responsibilities

The Bus Driver is responsible for safely transporting students to and from school and other designated locations. They must monitor students for safety and perform administrative tasks when not driving.