Transportation Bus Operator/ Bus Operator Trainee

PSD is hosting an Operations hiring event on June 26, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 pm. The event will be hosted in the North Transportation Terminal (2445 LaPorte Avenue - Building H, Fort Collins, CO 80521). At the event we will be conducting in-person interviews with hiring managers from Child Nutrition, Custodial Services, and Transportation. All applicants who apply to this posting will be welcome to attend this event. Please find more information here: https://www.psdschools.org/careers/upcoming-job-fairs-events

JOB SUMMARY: Operate a school bus in order to transport students in a safe and timely manner to, from, and in between schools. Will also transport students on District sponsored activity trips.

Tasks:

1. Maintain appropriate student behavior to allow safe vehicle operation. Maintain appropriate communication with supervisor, school, and parents regarding student behavior.

2. Perform daily pre- and post-trip safety inspections of bus in accordance to Colorado Department of Education, state, and federal regulations, and Poudre School District policies and procedures.

3. Drive assigned route according to routing directions and follow schedule for student pickup and drop-off times as provided.

4. Aid in the loading and unloading of students, especially those with special needs.

5. Periodically review and update route.

6. Perform a daily review of communication via e-mails, memos, route updates, etc.

7. Report to immediate supervisor route direction changes, students who miss the bus, and time changes for student pickups and drop-offs that differ from the route schedule. Maintain appropriate communication with supervisor, school, and parents regarding route changes.

8. Clean inside and outside of bus and sanitize seats and handrails after each route to disinfect

9. Report all unsafe route directions or bus stop locations to supervisor and participate in finding solutions.

10. Complete daily pre- and post-trip forms, vehicle condition reports, mileage reports, assigned activity trip forms, and required misconduct reports.

11. Attend work and arrive in a timely manner.

12. Attend in-service trainings and terminal meetings in addition to all required driver and supervisor meetings.

13. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience working with children preferred

Must successfully complete Poudre School District’s driver training program

Criminal background check required for hire

Must be 20 years of age and obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B with P and S endorsement

Pass Department of Transportation (DOT) physical First Aid certification required within 60 days of hire

Must meet District driver insurability requirements

Please complete an application through the following link: https://psdschools.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=6991