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Weld County School District Re-8

Bus Driver (Training provided)

Weld County School District Re-8, Fort Lupton, Colorado, United States, 80621


Position Type:Transportation Department/Bus Driver

Date Posted:6/20/2024

Location:Transportation Department

Date Available:TBD

Closing Date:OPENWELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT RE - 8ADMINISTRATION BUILDING200 S. FULTON AVENUEFORT LUPTON, CO 80621PHONE (303) 857-3200 or EMAIL:

smcclary@weld8.orgStephanie McClary, Human Resources

POSITION:

Bus Driver - Weld Re-8 Schools

(Class B CDL Driver) ; starts in early August. Training provided.

HOURLY RATE RANGE:

$16.25/hr.- $26.85/hr depending on previous work experience.Position is 5.50 hrs. - 6.50 hrs. /171-Days depending on route driven. PAID CDL Training provided.Great job with employee benefits, inquire by calling 303-857-7380 , Celeste Sanchez

PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATION:

Please submit an application (available online at www.weld8.org) along with your Motor Vehicle Record and a letter of interest listing your qualifications and experiences for the position. Further information, please contact Celeste Sanchez, Transportation Coordinator at 303-857-7380 . Applicant must apply online; supporting materials may be attached to the online application or mailed at the address listed above.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION:

Applicant must be 21 years of ageGood driving record required (submit Motor Vehicle Record with application)Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus but not requiredPass DOT medical examination and pre-employment controlled substance testingPass required Commercial Driver License written examinations (Class B with P2S Endorsement)Pass the Adverse Weather and Mountain Driving State Written ExamsPass the Colorado Dept. Of Education School Bus Drivers Rules and Regulations ExamPass Random Controlled Substance TestingPass Annual recertification testingApplicant must have the ability to follow and understand oral and written instructionsAbility to work in school setting or with school age children preferred - must like kids!Experience driving truck/bus or operating heavy equipment a plus.

Paid

CDL Training is provided

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Performs Pre/Post trip inspections on school busDrives Morning and afternoon RouteCleans buses as neededKeeps inspection and driver logsKnowledge of School safety policies and proceduresUses positive verbal and non-verbal skills when working with school personnel and community members at all timesRespond to emergenciesOther duties and responsibilities as assigned

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Bus driver hours may vary on student instructional days per student calendar. Additional hours available at times for field trips, activity trips (sports, band, clubs), etc.All employee agreements for new hire personnel shall be subject to the approval of the Board of Education. Direct deposit is a condition of employment.No smoking is allowed in any Weld County School District Re 8 buildings.Selected applicant must comply with the District's Drug-Free Workplace policy, DOT physical and drug screeningAs required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA), the selected applicant must verify, within 72 hoursof employment, his/her legal right to be employed in the United States.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION: Position open until filled.

An equal opportunity affirmative action employerIn compliance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, Colorado law and Board of Education Policy AC (Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity), Weld County School District Re-8 does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, religion, ancestry, need for special education services, age, marital status, genetic information, or physical characteristics in admissions, access to, treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates. Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees and members of the public. The following person has been identified as the compliance officer for the district: Superintendent, Weld County School District Re-8: 200 South Fulton Avenue, Fort Lupton, CO 80621, 303.857.3200, superintendent@weld8.org.