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Bus Driver

Employer
Ignacio School District No. 11jt
Location
Ignacio, Colorado
Salary
$9,100 -$16,300/yr (based on experience and CDL status)

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Job Details

IGNACIO SCHOOL DISTRICT
BUS DRIVER

The bus driver is responsible for all duties associated with transporting students to and from school and on
activity trips.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Must hold all required licenses and have all training as required by the Colorado Department of
Transportation and CDE.
2. Must be 21 years of age with less than 8 points on MVR for past three years.
3. Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
4. Must be able to perform all duties of the job and pass a fitness exam, a vision screening test, a hearing
test and drug and alcohol screening.
5. Must pass the driving test, required written test, first aid courses, and CPR courses.
6. Must be capable of mature judgment on transportation policy and procedure matters that pertain to
transportation.
7. Must be prompt and timely in performance of duties.
8. Ability to work in harmony with other people and have the ability to relate well with students.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Bus Drivers responsibilities include:
1. Performing pre-post trip safety inspection daily.
2. Operating two-way radio.
3. Using defensive driving techniques while operating the bus.
4. Adhering to all speed limits and allow for weather conditions to establish safe speeds.
5. Maintaining cleanliness of bus interior and exterior. All lights must be clean of dirt.
6. Reporting route hazards, mechanical problems, and accidents on proper forms as required.
7. Establishing standard of orderliness for student conduct as required.
8. Reporting infractions, vandalism, and misconduct on proper forms as required.
9. Performing and establishing emergency exit/evacuation drills.
10. Developing, maintaining, and updating route map and ridership list as required.
11. Establishing pick up times for all students and maintaining the time schedule throughout the year
(adjustments for weather or emergencies are allowable).
12. Being available for special trips throughout the year.
13. Maintaining all route and trip records as required.
14. Attending driver training programs and meetings as required and/or needed.
15. Following policies, procedures, and rules governing all areas of transportation department and personnel
department.
16. Performing other duties related to transporting students as assigned.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The Bus Drivers physical requirements include:
1. Demand for strength and endurance.
2. Lifting over 50 pounds on regular basis.
REPORTS TO: The Transportation Director
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: The same as student attendance plus annual required in-service/workshop time.

Company

Join the Ignacio School District Team where education is a top priority.   Ignacio is located in beautiful southwest Colorado between Durango and Pagosa Springs on the Southern Ute Indian Reservation. Ignacio has about 650 students and embraces its cultural diversity.  In this small community, there is great opportunity for staff involvement and leadership.   One can visit Mesa Verde, ski at Wolf Creek Ski Resort or Durango Mountain (Purgatory) Resort or enjoy the great outdoors that include many lakes, reservoirs and hiking the beautiful terrain. This is an opportunity to enjoy the beautiful southwest corner of the state.

 

Ignacio School District has the following benefits:

 

  • Free health, hearing, vision and dental for the employee including a Non-Stop Wellness card preloaded with $5,000 for health expenses
  • PERA Retirement through Colorado American Fidelity Insurance for additional coverage School housing depending on availability 4-day school-Monday through Thursday Teacher contract days is 163
Company info
Website
Telephone
970-563-0500
Location
PO Box 460
Ignacio
CO
81137
United States

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