Bus Driver Trainee Program - Transportation Central

Location: CO, United States Department: Not Reportable

Job Title: Bus Driver Trainee

FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Classification Group: Temporary (Hourly and Internships)

Supervising Position: Operations Supervisor or designee

Pay Plan: Cherry Creek Transportation Employees Association

Pay Range: Hourly Wage Rate

Last Updated: 09/16/2025

Pay Information

Benefits Information

JOB SUMMARY: Complete the Cherry Creek School District’s bus driver training program and obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B with both a "P" (passenger) and "S" (school bus) endorsement within one (1) month of hire.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The subsequent duties outline the fundamental operations of the position and exemplify the nature of the tasks carried out. They do not encompass a comprehensive inventory of the obligations and responsibilities fulfilled in this role. The approximation of frequencies and time allocation percentages are flexible and subject to the requirements of the organization. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Task Descriptions

Frequency

Percentage of Time

1.

Attend and participate in the district Bus Driver training program.

Daily

20%

2.

Assist driver in maintaining appropriate student behavior by monitoring behavior and intervening as necessary and reporting incidences of unsafe or inappropriate actions that occur on or off the bus.

3.

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

10%

4.

Communicate with driver in developing a team environment.

5.

Through route sheets and reports, acquire and maintain information such as medical information, physical limitations, and symptoms that may require immediate attention or intervention concerning assigned students.

6.

Ensure all students are properly loaded and seated.

7.

Assist bus driver in keeping special needs equipment picked up and stored in its proper place when not in use, cleaning the interior of the bus, and sanitizing seats after each route.

8.

Practice emergency evacuation drills with students and driver.

Weekly

5%

9.

Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

TOTAL

100%

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The minimum prerequisites of formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other criteria that a candidate must fulfill to be considered for a position. It is essential that certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, and trainings are fulfilled, valid, and not expired.

Criminal background check and fingerprinting required

High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma

No professional work experience required

Colorado driver’s license

Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B with both a "P" (passenger) and "S" (school bus) endorsement within one (1) month of hire

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid certification within one (1) month of hire

Must be at least 21 years of age

Successful completion of a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical within one (1) week of hire

Must meet insurability requirements of the Colorado School District Self-Insurance Pool

Must have a clear/clean Colorado Department of Motor Vehicle record within the past three (3) years

Must pass Colorado Bureau of Investigation, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Colorado Department of Education screenings

We cannot consider any application for bus drivers until we have an original of your Motor Vehicle Record dated within the past 30 days. We cannot consider any applicant whose license has been suspended/revoked within the past three years or who has had a probationary license for less than three years. We cannot consider any applicant who has been convicted of DUI or DWAI within the past three years.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands, mental functions, cognitive capacities, and work environment factors required to perform a position’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Medium work strength level (lifting or carrying 50 pounds)

Works both indoors and outdoors

Typically a very loud noise level

Work location is subject to change to meet the requirements of the organization

Occasional bending, reaching, and climbing

Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)

Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)

Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)

Peripheral vision

Depth perception

Visual concentration

Ability to adjust focus

Ability to appropriately interact with the public, students, and coworkers

Exposure to all weather conditions

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other qualifications relevant to the position that are strongly preferred but not mandatory for a candidate to be considered.

Experience working in the public sector, specifically public education

Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds

Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement