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Non-CDL Driver - (Pool Posting,Transportation Central)

Non-CDL Driver - (Pool Posting,Transportation Central)

Cherry Creek SchoolCO, United States
30+ days ago
Job description

JOB SUMMARY :

Contribute to the overall success of the Cherry Creek School District Transportation Department through regular route driving, field-trip driving, performing para-educator functions, and assisting in other duties and functions as needed. Assist and transport students with special needs to ensure safe, efficient, courteous, and customer-service oriented transportation.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : The following tasks describe the basic functions of the job and represent the type of work performed. They do not constitute an exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities performed on the job. The following frequencies and percentage of time spent are approximations only and are subject to flexibility dependent on organizational needs.

  • Safely transport students using a district vehicle along specified routes. Report delays or accidents. [Daily, 40%]
  • Load and unload students at various stops and destinations. Provide emotional, behavioral, and physical support for students with specials needs. [Daily, 15%]
  • Complete pre- and post-trip inspections to ensure safe operations of the vehicle by visually and tactically inspecting all components of the vehicle’s interior and exterior according to the Colorado Department of Education Standards. [Daily, 5%]
  • Provide exceptional customer-service to students, parents / guardians, and staff. [Daily 5%]
  • Carry out student discipline activities before, during, and after assigned routes, if necessary. [Daily, 5%]
  • Complete Medicaid paperwork for reimbursement purposes. [Daily, 5%]
  • Communicate information and procedures to students, district personnel, and / or others in the event of an emergency situation. [Daily, 5%]
  • Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of district vehicles. [Weekly, 5%]
  • Perform evacuation drills as required by the Colorado Department of Education and Transportation Department procedures. [Semiannually, 5%]
  • Participate in training activities required by the Transportation Department as required. [Annually, 5%]
  • Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. [Daily, 5%]

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : The minimum amounts of formal education, professional work experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities that must be met for a candidate to be considered for a position.

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • No experience required.
  • Basic interpersonal relations skills.
  • Basic verbal and written communication skills.
  • Basic organizational skills.
  • Ability to implement behavior modification techniques.
  • Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others.
  • Ability to work one-on-one and in small groups with students.
  • Ability to meet insurability requirements of the Colorado School District Self-Insurance Pool.
  • Successful completion of a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical.
  • Criminal background check and fingerprinting required for hire.

    • MINIMUM CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES : The minimum certifications and licenses that must be met, valid, and unexpired for a candidate to be considered for a position

  • Valid Colorado driver’s license.
  • CPR and First Aid certifications.
  • Upon hire, successful completion of the District Transportation Small Vehicle Training Program.

    • PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS : Any job-related formal education, professional work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, certifications, licenses, and other criteria that are inessential and in addition to the minimum qualifications, certifications, and licenses.

  • CDL passenger driving experience.
  • Experience working with school age children, including behavioral challenges.
  • Experience working in a special education environment.

    • PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS : The physical exertion, cognitive capacities, and work environments required to perform a position’s duties and responsibilities

  • Extremely heavy physical effort (lifting over 50 pounds).
  • Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, and climbing.
  • Occasional lifting, pulling, and / or pushing.
  • Eye / hand coordination.
  • Visual concentration, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
  • Squatting.
  • Overhead work.
  • Work within a moving vehicle for up to four hours.
  • Work in any existing weather conditions.
  • Work requires maneuvering heavy wheelchairs (manual and electric) that total weight up to 800 pounds – student / chair combined up ramps, over curbs, and around the inside of a vehicle.
  • Normal school district environment.