What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bus Driver position at Douglas County School District?
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Job Posting Title
Bus Driver
Job Description
Responsible for the transportation of students to and from schools and in various other District activities. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community members and school clientele.
Essential Physical Requirements
Must be at least 21 years old.
Position Specific Information (if Applicable):
Attend training programs, meetings, and in-service days as required by the District or the state.
Report all accidents/incidents immediately to transportation management or appropriate authorities.
Maintain student conduct that ensures the safety of all students.
Transport and/or assist with monitoring all School District student ridership including special education students with moderate to severe needs and challenging or emotional difficulties on school buses.
Pass annual pre and post ride checks and with required paperwork.
Pass annual CDE test.
Perform daily pre and post route safety inspections on assigned vehicle. Service vehicle as required.
Driver must be able and willing to drive any bus type within the school district.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
Certifications
Commercial Drivers License - Colorado, First Aid/CPR Certification - Colorado
Education
High School or Equivalent (Required)
Skills
Position Type:
Regular
Primary Location:
Variable Location Employee - Multiple Terminals
One Year Only (Yes Or No)
No
Scheduled Hours Per Week
35
Fte
0.88
Approx Scheduled Days Per Year
184 Work Days
$25.74 USD Hourly
Maximum Hire Rate
$33.48 USD Hourly
Full Salary Range
$25.74 USD - $41.22 USD Hourly
This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options.
Time Off Plans
This position is eligible for paid sick and personal time.
This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past:
February 24, 2026
REMINDER: Current DCSD employees must apply through their district log-on, this application is for external candidates only!
Job Posting Title
Bus Driver
Job Description
Responsible for the transportation of students to and from schools and in various other District activities. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community members and school clientele.
Essential Physical Requirements
Must be at least 21 years old.
- Frequent lifting of fifty (50) pounds
- Frequent overhead reaching and lifting of twenty (20) pounds
- Constant sitting
- Frequent standing, walking, squatting, stooping, and climbing
- Ability to clear an exit door that is 42 inches from the ground
Position Specific Information (if Applicable):
Attend training programs, meetings, and in-service days as required by the District or the state.
Report all accidents/incidents immediately to transportation management or appropriate authorities.
Maintain student conduct that ensures the safety of all students.
Transport and/or assist with monitoring all School District student ridership including special education students with moderate to severe needs and challenging or emotional difficulties on school buses.
Pass annual pre and post ride checks and with required paperwork.
Pass annual CDE test.
Perform daily pre and post route safety inspections on assigned vehicle. Service vehicle as required.
Driver must be able and willing to drive any bus type within the school district.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
Certifications
Commercial Drivers License - Colorado, First Aid/CPR Certification - Colorado
Education
High School or Equivalent (Required)
Skills
Position Type:
Regular
Primary Location:
Variable Location Employee - Multiple Terminals
One Year Only (Yes Or No)
No
Scheduled Hours Per Week
35
Fte
0.88
Approx Scheduled Days Per Year
184 Work Days
- (260 days indicates a year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.)
$25.74 USD Hourly
Maximum Hire Rate
$33.48 USD Hourly
Full Salary Range
$25.74 USD - $41.22 USD Hourly
- All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.
This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options.
Time Off Plans
This position is eligible for paid sick and personal time.
This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past:
February 24, 2026
Salary : $26 - $41
