Operate a school bus in order to transport students in a safe and timely manner to, from, and in between schools. Will
also transport students on District sponsored activity trips.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Frequency of duties, percent
of time and work year may vary based on department or building assignment.

Description of Job Tasks Frequency % of Time
Daily = D On an annual

(limit of 13 of the most important tasks) Weekly = W
basis, e.g. 10

Monthly = M hours of a 40
Quarterly = Q hour work

A week = 10/40 Annually = = 25%
1. Maintain appropriate student behavior to allow safe vehicle operation. Maintain appropriate D 15%

communication with supervisor, school, and parents regarding student behavior.
2. Perform daily pre- and post-trip safety inspections of bus in accordance to Colorado D 10%

Department of Education, state, and federal regulations, and Poudre School District policies
and procedures.

3. Drive assigned route according to routing directions and follow schedule for student pickup D 10%
and drop-off times as provided.

4. Aid in the loading and unloading of students, especially those with special needs. D 10%
5. Periodically review and update route. D 10%
6. Perform a daily review of communication via e-mails, memos, route updates, etc. D 10%
7. Report to immediate supervisor route direction changes, students who miss the bus, and time D 10%

changes for student pickups and drop-offs that differ from the route schedule. Maintain
appropriate communication with supervisor, school, and parents regarding route changes.

8. Clean inside and outside of bus, and sanitize seats and handrails after each route to disinfect. D 10%
9. Report all unsafe route directions or bus stop locations to supervisor and participate in finding D 5%

solutions.
10. Complete daily pre- and post-trip forms, vehicle condition reports, mileage reports, assigned D 5%

activity trip forms, and required misconduct reports.
11. Attend work and arrive in a timely manner. D 1%
12. Attend in-service trainings and terminal meetings in addition to all required driver and M 2%

supervisor meetings.
13. Perform other duties as assigned. Ongoing 2%
TOTAL= 100%

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE: 
High school diploma or equivalent 
Experience working with children preferred 
Must successfully complete Poudre School District’s driver training program

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS: 

Criminal background check required for hire 
Must be 20 years of age and obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B with P and S endorsement 
Pass Department of Transportation (DOT) physical

2407 LaPorte Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80521 • phone: (970) 490‐3488
web: www.psdschools.org

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Pass pre-employment drug and alcohol tests 
First Aid certification required within 60 days of hire 
Must meet District driver insurability requirements 
Successful completion of the District approved physical strength and agility test is required prior to hire

TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES: 

Oral and written communication skills 
English language skills 
Math skills 
Customer service and public relations skills 
Critical thinking and problem solving skills 
Bilingual oral and written communication skills desired 
Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job 
Ability to manage multiple priorities 
Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions 
Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations 
Ability to be patient and flexible to work with special needs students 
Knowledge of applicable state and federal transportation laws 
Knowledge of Poudre School District’s policies and procedures 
Knowledge of city and county roads and locations of schools 
Knowledge of student behavior management techniques 
Ability to use District computer systems for basic word processing, e-mail, and data entry, as well as record work hours and/or

absences on District time management programs 
Ability to maintain professional working relationships with all District staff and community members and be part of a team 
Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills 
Ability to effectively communicate with parents, staff, and community 
Ability to maintain honesty and integrity in all aspects of the job 
Ability and willingness to adhere to attendance requirements, including regular and punctual employee presence 
Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent policies, and building and department procedures 
Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and

educational backgrounds 
Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate

safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE: 

Operating knowledge of and experience with District approved software packages 
Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment, such as telephones, copier, fax machine, E-mail, etc. 
Ability to safely operate school transportation vehicles

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS & DIRECTION/GUIDANCE:

POSITION TITLE # of EMPLOYEES
Direct reports: This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

60200 – Bus Operator

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Responsible for assisting with planning, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, and addressing complaints and

resolving problems 
Responsible for supervising the behavior and well-being of students while loading, transporting, and unloading from the bus

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & 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 Time
None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3
Stand X
Walk X
Sit X
Use hands to finger, handle or feed X
Reach with hands and arms X
Climb or balance X
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl X
Talk X
Hear X
Taste X
Smell X

WEIGHT and FORCE DEMANDS: Amount of Time
None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3
Up to 10 pounds X
Up to 25 pounds X
Up to 50 pounds X
Up to 100 pounds X
More than 100 pounds X

MENTAL FUNCTIONS: Amount of Time
None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3
Compare X
Analyze X
Communicate X
Copy X
Coordinate X
Instruct X
Compute X
Synthesize X
Evaluate X
Interpersonal Skills X
Compile X
Negotiate X

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Amount of Time
None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3
Wet or humid conditions (non-weather) X
Work near moving mechanical parts X
Work in high, precarious places X
Fumes or airborne particles X
Toxic or caustic chemicals X
Outdoor weather conditions X
Extreme cold (non-weather) X
Extreme heat (non-weather) X

60200 – Bus Operator

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Amount of Time
None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3
Risk of electrical shock X
Work with explosives X
Risk of radiation X
Vibration X

VISION DEMANDS: Required
No special vision requirements.
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) X
Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more) X
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors) X
Peripheral vision X
Depth perception X
Ability to adjust focus X

NOISE LEVEL: Exposure Level
Very quiet
Quiet
Moderate
Loud
Very Loud X

60200 – Bus Operator