Bus Driver Trainee Program

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

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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.

Daily 20%

3.

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

Daily 10%

4.

Communicate with driver in developing a team environment.

Daily 10%

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.

Daily 10%

6.

Ensure all students are properly loaded and seated.

Daily 10%

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.

Daily 10%

8.

Practice emergency evacuation drills with students and driver.

Weekly 5%

9.

Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Daily 5% 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 o