SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS

Eagle County Schools Transportation

*No CDL? Successful applicants are offered paid training and testing*

BENEFITS: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 21.40% employer contribution to your PERA retirement plan, paid holidays, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, free CMC credits, amongst others. For full time employees

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $24.17 - $29.00 per hour

POSITION SALARY RANGE: $24.17 - $38.67 per hour

Signing Bonus (received after 30 days of employment):

• $2,000- New FT employee with Class BP2, with airbrake license and endorsements
• $1500- New FT employee with Class B, with Airbrake but no passenger endorsement
• $1000- New full time employee that needs CDL
• $500- Part time employee with CDL
• End of School Year Bonus- 2% of hours worked times their hourly wage upon completing the school year.

SUMMARY OF JOB DESCRIPTION:
Transport students to and from school and school-related activities in a safe, efficient and timely manner.

SUPERVISED BY: Director of Transportation 

ESSENTIAL JOB ELEMENTS: 

• Operate a school transportation vehicle in accordance with DOT, Commercial Drivers Regulations, Colorado Motor Vehicle Code, CDE Operational Rules, ECSD Transportation policies and emergency procedures and FCC Regulations
• Pass annual CDE written, driving, pre-trip tests and annual MVR check.
• Pass required CDE Mountain and Adverse weather driving tests and operates a school transportation vehicle safely and skillfully in mountainous terrain and under all adverse driving conditions.
• Possess a high level of responsibility, for the safety of students on the bus.
• Renew licenses, endorsements and certifications as required by Federal and State law.
• Communicate, in a timely manner, with parents and staff regarding issues of student welfare.
• Make appropriate, spontaneous decisions, which affect the safety and well being of passengers and other individuals and property near the bus.
• Submit all required forms and records accurately, completely and in a timely manner.
• Perform preventive maintenance, operate, pre-trip and clean district owned vehicles and equipment to prevent damage and maintain a positive public image.
• Maintain reliable transportation, an accurate timepiece and a working phone.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

CONTACTS:
Students, parents, schools, and staff.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Hold a valid Colorado CDL-BP2S OR be able to attain a CO CDL Permit and complete ECSD paid training program to obtain such license.
• Meet all ECSD insurance requirements and pass MVR check 
• Have NO nationwide wants or warrants
• Pass DOT physical exam - every two years
• Valid community First Aid Card or equivalent, or acquire within 90 days of hire
• Pass CDE character and entrance requirements
• Pass DOT Drug Screen
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to read, write, understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must be 21 years or older.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Atmospheric conditions
• Climbing
• Color vision
• Communicating
• Control of others
• Crouching
• Depth perception
• Exposure to weather
• Far acuity
• Field of vision
• Hearing
• Heavy lifting (up to 100 lbs)
• Near acuity
• Noise
• Stooping