Bus Driver

Our mission in Pueblo City Schools – a unique educational community strengthened by its diversity, culture and traditions – is to guarantee a “world-class education that prepares graduates to succeed in a global society”. This will be accomplished in a safe, secure environment through innovative state-of-the-art technologies, superior curricula, and highly skilled educators driven by active partnerships with students, families and communities.

- Drive a regular route - Completes pre-trip inspections of the bus utilizing Zomar technology, including child checks - Assists students in the loading and unloading process - Cooperates and communicates with school personnel, parents and students - Attends all safety and training meetings - Conducts emergency evacuation from the bus, including exiting from the emergency door - Opens and closes service doors and moves up and down steps multiple times daily - Cleans the insides of the bus including sweeping, dusting and cleaning windows. Cleans outside windows of the bus - Other specialized functions as required

- A valid Colorado Driver's License - High School Diploma or GED - Be a minimum 21 years of age - Possess or ability to obtain a American Red Cross First Aid and CPR card - Ability to pass the district's designated post offer screen lift test - Ability to complete pre-service training for appropriate vehicle - Ability to complete driving performance test - Ability to successfully complete dexterity test and DOT physical Preferred: - Ability to maintain discipline on a school bus - Ability to use discretion at all times as to speed, road, traffic, and weather conditions - Ability to work early morning hours - Must read and understand street signs, route sheets and maps - Appropriate prior work record that demonstrates acceptable work, the ability to follow directions, provide a high-level of customer care and service, and work effectively without direct supervision Motor Vehicle Record: - A minimum of three (3) years of driving experience - No more than two (2) moving violations within the past thirty-six (36) months - No more than two (2) accidents (verified by corresponding violation or points associated with accident) within the past thirty-six (36) months - The ability to obtain a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) as required by the position