Hanover Public Schools
Bus Driver
Hanover Public Schools, Fountain, Colorado, United States, 80817
Position Type:Transportation/Bus Driver
Date Posted:11/29/2023
Location:Hanover Administrative Office(High-Needs School)Bus Driver
SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONTransport students (others as directed) to and from school, school to school, or to school related events in school buses or other vehicles operated by the district.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS• Performs pre and post trip inspection of district vehicles to comply with all rules of US Department of Transportation, Colorado Department of Education and D-28 regulations, policies and standards• Responsible for driving all district vehicles used for transporting students / passengers• Provides instruction and direction to passengers as necessary• Responsible for student management / maintaining discipline on the bus• Performs administrative responsibilities including but are not limited to: development of seating charts, documenting student conduct, maintaining records, documenting maintenance related issues, working hours, logs, accident reports, etc.• Fuels and cleans transportation vehicles• Assists students as needed to board and exit the bus to include placing / maneuvering wheelchairs on and off lifts• Uses two-way radio to communicate with base station regarding special conditions as necessary
OTHER DUTIES• Performs all other related duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS• Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, policies and procedures governing vehicle / school transportation operations• Ability to operate all district transportation vehicles• Ability to apply and wear district provided safety equipment• Ability to perform pre / post trip requirements unassisted• Ability to communicate effectively• Ability to work cooperatively with others and be a team player
QUALIFICATIONS• Be a minimum of 21 years of age• High school diploma/equivalent• Valid Colorado commercial driver's license with "S and P" endorsement• Possess current First Aid Certificate and CPR acquire within 90 days• Pass the annual Colorado Department of Education School Bus Operators Test (written and skills)• Meet District's requirements for insurability
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPSReports to the Transportation Manager. Works in cooperation with Team Leader, dispatchers, route schedulers, drivers, school staff and security.
WORKING CONDITIONSPerformed on school buses, on the lot and at schools / serviced locations. In all weather conditions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe work involves operating a school bus. Typical positions require worker to be capable of climbing stairs, crawling, bending, kneeling, and reaching. Must be able to hold, grasp and turn objects; use fingers to operate computer or typewriter keyboards; and feel the shape, size and temperature of objects. The work requires the ability to speak normally, to use normal or aided vision and hearing, and to detect odors. Must pass the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Medical Examination. Subject to USDOT approved substance abuse testing program.
FLSA STATUSNon-exempt
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: $20.00 - $26.84 per hour
Benefits:Life insuranceRetirement planSchedule:
Day shiftSplit shift
Work Location: On the road
Date Posted:11/29/2023
Location:Hanover Administrative Office(High-Needs School)Bus Driver
SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONTransport students (others as directed) to and from school, school to school, or to school related events in school buses or other vehicles operated by the district.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS• Performs pre and post trip inspection of district vehicles to comply with all rules of US Department of Transportation, Colorado Department of Education and D-28 regulations, policies and standards• Responsible for driving all district vehicles used for transporting students / passengers• Provides instruction and direction to passengers as necessary• Responsible for student management / maintaining discipline on the bus• Performs administrative responsibilities including but are not limited to: development of seating charts, documenting student conduct, maintaining records, documenting maintenance related issues, working hours, logs, accident reports, etc.• Fuels and cleans transportation vehicles• Assists students as needed to board and exit the bus to include placing / maneuvering wheelchairs on and off lifts• Uses two-way radio to communicate with base station regarding special conditions as necessary
OTHER DUTIES• Performs all other related duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS• Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, policies and procedures governing vehicle / school transportation operations• Ability to operate all district transportation vehicles• Ability to apply and wear district provided safety equipment• Ability to perform pre / post trip requirements unassisted• Ability to communicate effectively• Ability to work cooperatively with others and be a team player
QUALIFICATIONS• Be a minimum of 21 years of age• High school diploma/equivalent• Valid Colorado commercial driver's license with "S and P" endorsement• Possess current First Aid Certificate and CPR acquire within 90 days• Pass the annual Colorado Department of Education School Bus Operators Test (written and skills)• Meet District's requirements for insurability
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPSReports to the Transportation Manager. Works in cooperation with Team Leader, dispatchers, route schedulers, drivers, school staff and security.
WORKING CONDITIONSPerformed on school buses, on the lot and at schools / serviced locations. In all weather conditions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe work involves operating a school bus. Typical positions require worker to be capable of climbing stairs, crawling, bending, kneeling, and reaching. Must be able to hold, grasp and turn objects; use fingers to operate computer or typewriter keyboards; and feel the shape, size and temperature of objects. The work requires the ability to speak normally, to use normal or aided vision and hearing, and to detect odors. Must pass the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Medical Examination. Subject to USDOT approved substance abuse testing program.
FLSA STATUSNon-exempt
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: $20.00 - $26.84 per hour
Benefits:Life insuranceRetirement planSchedule:
Day shiftSplit shift
Work Location: On the road