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Bus DriverMontezuma-Cortez School District RE-1 is committed to creating an environment of collaboration and accountability that ensures our students:Achieve personal goals and academic growth.Are invested in success for their future.Attain high levels of literacy and 21st century skills.Are engaged in active citizenship.Learn in a safe and healthy school environment.Position Summary: Responsible for the safe transportation (including student behavior) of students to and from school and extra-curricular activities. Monitors mechanical function of equipment for repair or attention. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community and school clientele.Typical Responsibilities:Picks up and delivers students according to assigned routes and time scheduleMay transport student in extra-curricular situations such as athletics, field trips, etc.Monitors the performance and mechanical conditions of the bus and reports any problems to the director.Perform all required safety and vehicle checks pertaining to any bus trip and reports any problems to the directorFollows and conforms to all safety and training requirements of the district, state and federal governmentsMaintains an awareness of all conditions or advisories which may affect the safe operation of the vehicleAlways monitors and controls the behavior of students and reports any difficulties to appropriate personnel; confers as necessary with parents, administrators and others.Maintains the cleanliness of the busMonitors and maintains the various bus fluid levelsMaintains and submits all required records and reportsReports any emergencies, delays, damages, accidents or incidents to the director or other district authorityPerforms other related duties as assigned or requestedPosition RequirementsMinimum Education:High school graduate or equivalent and at least 21 years of ageMust pass all required testsMay need specialized training in mountain driving, winter driving, etc. (after employment)Skill Requirements:Appropriate driver's license with a safe driving recordEffective communicationLicenses or Certification:First Aid certificationColorado Department of Education certificate courseEssential Environmental Demands:Noise, dirt and dust, odors and fumes, some hazardous situations, temperature extremes. All buildings/grounds in District Re-1 are tobacco free.Physical Strength Specifications for School Bus Drivers:Hands, arms, shoulder and upper back must be sufficiently strong and mobile to operate steering mechanisms which require approximately 30 to 40 pounds torque for non-power assisted units operating at low speedsLower back, legs and feet must have sufficient strength and mobility to operate brake and clutch mechanisms which require approximately 20 to 30 pounds pressure and rapid movement for safe operationMust be sufficiently strong and mobile to perform routine pre-operation inspectionsMust be able to enter and exit rear emergency door in order to evacuate passengersMust be able to work in temperatures in the 25° F to 90° F rangeMust be able to work in a sitting position for two to three hours without interruptionSupervisory Duties: NoneReports to: Director of TransportationPhysical Requirements and 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 Activities: Amount of:Stand - XWalk - XSit - XReach with hands and arms - XClimb or balance - XStoop, kneel, crouch or crawl - XTalk - XListen - XMental Functions: Amount Of:Compare - XAnalyze - XCommunicate - XCopy - XCoordinate - XInstruct - XCompute - XSynthesize - XEvaluate - XInterpersonal Skills - XCompile - XNegotiate - XWeight and Force Demands: Amount of:Up to 10 pounds - XUp to 25 pounds - XUp to 50 pounds - XUp to 100 pounds - XMore than 100 pounds - XWork Environment: Amount of:Wet or humid conditions (non-weather) - XWork near moving mechanical parts - XWork in high, precarious places - XFumes or airborne particles - XToxic or caustic chemicals - XOutdoor weather conditions - XExtreme Cold (non-weather) - XExtreme Heat (non-weather) - XRisk of electrical shock - XWork with explosives - XRisk of radiation - XVibration - XVision Demands: RequiredClose vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) - XDistance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more) - XColor vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)Peripheral vision - XDepth perception - XAbility to adjust focus - XNoise Level: Exposure LevelVery Loud - XThe signatures below indicate that this job description has been reviewed by the employee with the supervisor.________________________________ _______________________________ _________Employee Name (Print) Employee Signature Date________________________________ _______________________________ _________Supervisor Name (Print) Supervisor Signature Date Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1 does not discriminate against any protected classes as identified by the State of Colorado. A lack of English speaking skills will not be a barrier to participation or admission. The following staff have been designated to handle inquiries regarding our nondiscrimination policies:Title IX Coordinator and Compliance Officer (Title II/ADA, Title VI)Rhonda Tracy, Director of Human Resources400 North Elm Street, Cortez, CO 81321 970-565-7522 ext. 1136titleIXcoordinator@cortez.k12.co.us504 Compliance Officer (Section 504)Lisa Megel, Executive Director of Exceptional Student Services400 North Elm Street, Cortez, CO 81321 970-565-7522 ext. 1118504complianceofficer@cortez.k12.co.usM-CSD RE-1 School Governance Policies can be found on our website at: DE NO DISCRIMINACIÓN

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