Position Type:
Transportation/ Bus Driver

Date Posted:
6/3/2024

Location:
Transportation

Closing Date:
OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Responsible for the safe and expedient transportation of students and other authorized personnel, including driving bus route according to bus stop locations and time schedules (may deviate from prescribed route in cases of illness, emergency or road conditions); monitoring behavior and actions of students on school bus while driving routes, to include noise levels and settling student disputes; communicating with transportation personnel, parents and school officials regarding student behavior (may include watching videos, asking department staff for parent contact information and phone parents for assistance in changing the students behavior, write misconduct forms); and completing various forms and reports including field trips, log addendums, student check in sheets and vehicle log sheets. Monitor student riders for any suspected child abuse, sexual harassment, bullying, bodily fluids cleanup and medical conditions (e.g., diabetic shock, seizures, respiratory conditions, etc.)

Perform daily pre-trip inspection on bus in accordance with the Colorado Code of Regulations and District guidelines, including checking oil, tires and maintaining all fluids at the proper levels. Complete daily post-trip inspections, including checking the condition of the bus. Maintain the cleanliness of the bus interior. Keep outside mirrors and driver’s windows clean inside and out. Fuel vehicles per department guidelines.

Communicate in person and on a two-way radio for routine, urgent and emergency situations. Report all unsafe route and bus stop conditions to the scheduler/dispatcher.

Use proper procedures when working with special education and wheelchair students. Aid in the loading and unloading process of students needing assistance in boarding as well as those with special needs, via stairs or lift mechanisms. Ensure that all seatbelts, safety vests and other required restraint devices are used properly. Protect all student confidential information.

Attend all meetings and training sessions including all in services and driver meetings, first aid and CPR classes that are required by the district.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Operating knowledge of school buses and pool vehicles required within one month after entering position.

Operating knowledge of basic maintenance and emergency equipment including radio, tire chains, flare, etc. required within one month after entering position.

Valid Colorado driver’s license.

Must be at least 21 years of age.

Must pass annual CDE written test.

Must pass DOT physical.

Must have a record of safe driving per motor vehicle record check.

Must pass drug/alcohol screen per Board Policy.

Criminal background check required for hire.

External applicants must complete a career application online through Frontline Recruiting & Hiring.

Current Mapleton employees should create an account and submit their interest as an internal candidate through Frontline Recruiting & Hiring.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Mapleton Public Schools, Adams County District #1 does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, marital status, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its educational programs or activities. Inquiries may be referred to the Deputy Superintendent of Human Resources, 7350 Broadway, Denver, CO 80221. (303) 853-1000, or the US Dept. of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 1961 Stout Street, Denver, CO 80204.

CLASSIFIED VACANCY
Position is for the 2024-2025 school year.

POSITION: Non CDL Driver
LOCATION: Transportation
PAY RANGE: CC-3, $20.83 - $30.66 per hour
CALENDAR: 181 Days, 6 Hours per day
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO: Transportation Director

MAPLETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS:
Rigor, relevance, relationships, and choice make Mapleton Public Schools a destination district for both families and staff. In 2006, Mapleton challenged the traditional delivery of education by introducing schools that are small-by-design. Standards-based instruction is offered through the lens of engaging education models, including EL, International Baccalaureate, Big Picture, STEM, Performing and Visual Arts, Project-based Learning, Young Adult, and online.

In Mapleton’s full-choice system, families select their school based on how their child likes to learn, not where they live. Mapleton serves more than 6,700 students – from toddlers to young adults – in unincorporated Adams County, Thornton, and north Denver. With an unyielding commitment to academic success and personal growth, Mapleton is committed to raising expectations by removing obstacles to learning and supporting all students in achieving their dreams.

According to a recent community survey, parents/guardians are proud that their children attend Mapleton Public Schools and believe Mapleton schools are full of highly skilled and compassionate staff. Students view the quality of their education as favorable, and most students say they enjoy coming to school.

For more information about Mapleton Public Schools please visit our website.

WORK LIFE AND BENEFITS:
In Mapleton, we believe you deserve every opportunity to maximize your unique potential. We offer a comprehensive benefits package focused on choice, quality, and value. To learn more about any one of the benefits and advantages of being a part of the Mapleton family, please visit our Benefits page.

SUMMARY:
Transport, safely and expediently, students and other authorized personnel to and from home, between schools and on district sponsored trips. Responsible for conducting pre-trip inspections, observes safety regulations and policies; enforces student discipline on the bus; and performs other related work duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for the safe and expedient transportation of students and other authorized personnel, including driving bus route according to bus stop locations and time schedules (may deviate from prescribed route in cases of illness, emergency or road conditions); monitoring behavior and actions of students on school bus while driving routes, to include noise levels and settling student disputes; communicating with transportation personnel, parents and school officials regarding student behavior (may include watching videos, asking department staff for parent contact information and phone parents for assistance in changing the students behavior, write misconduct forms); and completing various forms and reports including field trips, log addendums, student check in sheets and vehicle log sheets. Monitor student riders for any suspected child abuse, sexual harassment, bullying, bodily fluids cleanup and medical conditions (e.g., diabetic shock, seizures, respiratory conditions, etc.)
Perform daily pre-trip inspection on bus in accordance with the Colorado Code of Regulations and District guidelines, including checking oil, tires and maintaining all fluids at the proper levels. Complete daily post-trip inspections, including checking the condition of the bus. Maintain the cleanliness of the bus interior. Keep outside mirrors and driver’s windows clean inside and out. Fuel vehicles per department guidelines.
Communicate in person and on a two-way radio for routine, urgent and emergency situations. Report all unsafe route and bus stop conditions to the scheduler/dispatcher.
Use proper procedures when working with special education and wheelchair students. Aid in the loading and unloading process of students needing assistance in boarding as well as those with special needs, via stairs or lift mechanisms. Ensure that all seatbelts, safety vests and other required restraint devices are used properly. Protect all student confidential information.
Attend all meetings and training sessions including all in services and driver meetings, first aid and CPR classes that are required by the district.
Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent vocational school or short-term courses.

EXPERIENCE:
No experience required; bus driving experience and experience working with children preferred.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & EQUIPMENT:

Operating knowledge of school buses and pool vehicles required within one month after entering position.
Operating knowledge of basic maintenance and emergency equipment including radio, tire chains, flare, etc. required within one month after entering position.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS:

Valid Colorado driver’s license.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must pass annual CDE written test.
Must pass DOT physical.
Must have a record of safe driving per motor vehicle record check.
Must pass drug/alcohol screen per Board Policy.
Criminal background check required for hire.

SUPERVISORY/TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITY:
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands, work environment factors and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duty of this job, the employee is constantly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, squat, climb, balance, kneel, bend, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds. The employee must frequently reach above shoulder; reach from floor to waist; grasp and twist. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee will be exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force on an occasional basis and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

MENTAL FUNCTIONS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate, use interpersonal skills, and negotiate. The employee is frequently required to compare, analyze, evaluate, and compile. The employee is occasionally required to coordinate, copy, instruct, compute, and synthesize.

EVALUATION:
The performance of this job will be in accordance with the Board’s policy on the District Classified Performance Evaluation System.

METHOD OF APPLICATION :

External applicants must complete a career application online through Frontline Recruiting & Hiring.
Current Mapleton employees should create an account and submit their interest as an internal candidate through Frontline Recruiting & Hiring.

SMOKING IS NOT PERMITTED IN SCHOOL DISTRICT BUILDINGS OR ON SCHOOL GROUNDS

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