Durango School District 9-R is accepting applications FROM CURRENT DURANGO SCHOOL DISTRICT 9-R EMPLOYEES ONLY for a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Tester/School Bus Driver in the Transportation Department.  (you must be employed by Durango School District for your application to be considered for this position)  8 hrs/day, includes full benefits and begins January 20, 2020 or asap.

Job Title:  CDL Tester/Bus Driver                                    Pay Grade:  Education Support Professionals Salary Schedule

Department: Educational Support Professional                FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Typical Work Year: 10 Month                                       Prepared Date: May 1, 2018

SUMMARY: Meet all CDL 3^rd Party Testing Program requirements, as well as, Colorado Department of Education and Durango School District 9R School Bus Driver requirements.  Maintain CDL 3^rd Party Testing Unit and Tester compliance, keeping all records as required and maintaining CDL Test Site, as needed.

ESSENTAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Minimum 10 test required per tester per year to maintain CDL 3^rd party tester license. Tests included are Durango School District 9-R employees and outside parties.

Stay compliant with all CDL and 3^rd Party Testing Program requirements.

Maintain all CDL 3^rd Party testing records, current and previous 3yrs, as required per yearly CDL Compliance Section audits.

Class A license preferred and endorsements SP or willingness to obtain.

Travel when needed for training.

Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Successfully completing five (5) day CDL Third Party Tester Training course, as provided by DOR, CDL Compliance Section in Denver, Co.

EXPERIENCE:

School transportation experience preferred and SP endorsements or a willingness to obtain.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS

• Criminal background check required for hire
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Colorado Commercial driver’s license (CDL) (Class A preferred) SP endorsements
• CDL Third Party Tester Certification required as soon as possible after hire date
• Non-violent Crisis Prevention (CPI) training required with three months of hire
• CPR and First Aid
• Must pass drug/alcohol screen per Board Policy

TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

• Customer service and public relations skills
• Knowledge of city and county road networks and location of schools in the district
• Knowledge of Colorado and Federal laws as they relate to CDL
• Ability to promote and follow all Rules and regulations of the CDL 3^rd Party Testing program set forth by the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
• Ability to lead, train and work with others
• Ability to drive and operate Class A vehicles
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent policies and building/department procedures
• Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with all people including those 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 Class A vehicles
• Operating knowledge of emergency equipment
• Operating knowledge with typical office equipment (computers, email, fax, telephones, radios etc.)

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS 7 DIRECTION GUIDANCE

                Reports to: Transportation Coordinator

                Direct Reports: This job has no supervisory responsibilities

• Responsible for assisting with interviewing

Durango School District 9-R is an equal opportunity educational institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state or local law. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact Laura Galido, Compliance Officer, Durango School District 9-R, 201 E 12th Street, Durango, CO 81301, (970) 247-5411, lgalido@durango.k12.co.us, or the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 1244 Spear Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, (303) 844-5695.