Frontline Applicant Tracking - Calhan School District RJ-1

Openings as of 3/31/2025

Substitute and Activity Bus Driver

JobID: 282

Position Type:
  Transportation


Date Posted:
  1/1/2022


Location:
  Calhan Transportation Department


Date Available:
  01/01/2022


Closing Date:
  Open Until Filled


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Title:   School Bus Driver
 
Position Purpose
Under the general supervision of the Director of Transportation, to ensure the safe transportation of students, staff, and others to and from school, residential neighborhoods, and field trips.
Essential Functions:
• Safely drives a school bus on days when school is in session over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, loading and unloading students at designated locations.
• Transports students, teachers and others on school field or activity trips.
• Inspects assigned bus on a daily basis prior to transporting of passengers to ensure that bus is in good, clean and safe working order.
• Cleans and refuels bus as needed.
• Ensures that a communication device is in proper working order before each trip.
• Reports all mechanical deficiencies, traffic violations, or accidents, promptly.
• Maintains order and discipline in an effective and courteous manner among students being transported in accordance with district policies and procedures; reports any incidents involving student discipline.
• Observes and tracks route timing, such as total time en-route, time between stops, loading and unloading times or any other requested information for the purpose of establishing route efficiency, as requested.
• Maintains and submits records and reports as required.
• Follows procedures to ensure that no child is left alone on bus without adult supervision at any time, and that all children have departed bus at the end of all bus routes (morning, evening and during field trips or other special trips).
• Inventories bus emergency and first aid supplies and equipment; reports needs to the Director.
• Prepares aides and children for bus drills and ensures bus evacuation drills are held as required.
• In case of accidents/emergencies, evacuates children according to written and practiced procedures, ensures that medical emergency procedures are followed; completes a written report as required.
• Attends and participates in trainings, and other continuing education, career and professional development opportunities.
 
Additional Duties
• Performs other related tasks as assigned.
 
Note:         The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
 
Equipment
• Uses standard automotive and bus equipment, and telephone.
 
Travel Requirements
• Travels to and from school district buildings, to vehicle service stations, field trip locations and other destinations are required.
 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Knowledge of all traffic laws, regulations, road signs and related information.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate the bus, conduct pre-trip inspections, and clean the bus.
• Visual and auditory acuity within professionally determined normal ranges, with correction if needed.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective organizational, problem solving, and time management skills.
• Ability to learn and comprehend information from procedures manuals and other materials. Ability to comprehend and follow traffic signs required.
• Ability to physically move through the bus, center and classrooms.
• Ability to maintain composure and perform responsibilities under pressure and in cases of accidents or other emergencies.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
 
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
• Works in standard school bus environment.
 
Note:   Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.
 
Qualifications Profile
 
Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.  Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
 
Certification/License:
• Motor Vehicle Operator's (DMV) License.
• Current Commercial Driver's License (CDL), class B with Passenger and School Bus endorsement.
 
Education:
• High School Diploma or GED.
 
 
Experience:
 
• Successful prior experience working as a bus driver, preferably in a school district or transporting children.
 
FLSA Status:             Nonexempt
 
 




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Openings as of 3/31/2025

Bus Driver

JobID: 404

Position Type:
  Transportation


Date Posted:
  1/1/2022


Location:
  Calhan Transportation Department


Date Available:
  ASAP


Closing Date:
  Until Filled


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Description:
Transportation - Bus Driver
 

Job Summary:
 
Transport, safely and expediently, students to and from home, and on District sponsored trips.  Monitors students at designated crossings to ensure students have safe passage.
 

Qualifications:
 
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbally and in writing) in English.
• Knowledge of town and county road networks.
• Knowledge of driving a bus and working parts of bus preferred at hire.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations.
• Ability to work with students with diverse backgrounds and abilities.
• Knowledge of Colorado and Federal laws as they relate to the transportation of students.
• Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with all people.
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.
 

Licenses, Registrations or Certifications:
 
 
 
•         Criminal background check required for hire.
 
 
 
•         Must be at least 21 years of age.
 
 
 
•         Valid Colorado driver's license.
 
 
 
•         Commercial driver's license (CDL) Class B P2S required.
 
 
 
•         Successful completion of District Driver Training Program.
 
 
 
•         CPR and First Aid certifications within three months after entering position.


Pay:
$18.00 - $25.00 Hour, depending on experience
 
 
 





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