Bus Driver jobs in Colorado Springs, CO

Description

The Bus Driver works under the supervisor of the Director of Transportation and is responsible for safely transporting students from home-to-school and school-to-home and transporting students and staff on extracurricular field trips as requested.

Job Duties:

• Upholds CECs beliefs found on the CEC website.
• Transports students to and from the school and related activities safely and efficiently. Supervises loading and unloading of buses. Oversees simulated or actual emergency evacuations of school bus as required.
• Completes pre-trip and post-trip inspections as required. Maintains accurate and up-to-date transportation paperwork.
• Maintains bus cleanliness and orderly appearance including washing vehicles on a regular basis and removing trash.
• Identifies and reports mechanical malfunctions to the Director of Transportation. Performs routine maintenance of the bus.
• Keeps current with Colorado Rules and Regulations Governing Operation of School Transportation Vehicles
• Ensures that all safety rules and regulations are followed.
• Successfully completes road skills test and written evaluations.
• Participates in professional development as requested by the Director of Transportation
• Other duties as assigned.

Conditions of Employment:

• All offers of employment are conditional upon a successful background check and references.
• As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA), the selected applicant must verify, within 72 hours of employment, his/her legal right to be employed in the United States.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
• Colorado Commercial Drivers License with Class B CDL and Type BP2-S School Bus License required.
• Must qualify for Vehicle Operator License Insurance.
• Must pass DOT physical requirements.
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications.