Daily Bus Route Driver
Part Time, Hourly
Start Date: September 2026
Aspen Country Day School is seeking a team player to become a member of our transportation staff as a daily bus route driver. We are looking for someone who can work effectively both independently and as part of a team. This is a part-time position, typically working less than 30 hours per week, and is not benefit eligible. Work contract is September 1 through May 31st.
Salary
The wage rate for this position will include an hourly range of $30-$40 and will be commensurate with experience.
Job Summary
To transport students in a commercial school bus, to and from school and other sites within a designated route and to ensure the safety of the student passengers while in a school vehicle. Employees in this classification receive general supervision within a framework of standard policies and procedures. This job class is responsible for the safe operation of a commercial school bus and for ensuring the safety of student passengers while meeting established bus schedules.
Essential Functions :
- Drives a designated bus route, daily, in the upper Roaring Fork Valley, Monday-Friday during the school year (approx: 7:15am -8:15am); (3:15pm-4:15pm)
- Additional field trip and afternoon driving around Noon and 2:30 for ski days and other activities will be scheduled on an as-needed basis.
- Follows established safety procedures.
- Performs a pre-trip safety/damage inspection of bus before each drive.
- Monitors operating conditions of bus and reports needed servicing and/or repairs to the Operations and Transportation Manager. .
- Keeps bus interior clean by sweeping and removing trash as needed.
- Attends training programs, testing programs, first aid courses, refresher courses and other meetings as scheduled.
- Complies with state laws, rules and regulations and school policies relative to student transportation.
- Conducts oneself in the best interest of students and in support of the school’s mission statement.
- Is familiar with and complies with all policies and regulations as put forth in the school’s documents.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
- High School diploma or GED preferred.
- Colorado Class B Commercial Driver’s License with Passenger and School bus endorsements.
- Clean driving record required.
- Valid Colorado State Department of Transportation (DOT) CDL medical certificate required.
- Valid and current CPR and First-Aid certification required.
Desirable Qualifications
- Experience working with children is preferred.
- Experience as a commercial school bus driver is preferred.
Core Competencies
- Good and safe driving skills.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrates flexibility, cooperation, energy, enthusiasm, and an understanding of a school environment.
- Basic email and internet skills
NOTE: This position requires a criminal background check and pre-employment drug/alcohol screening and on-going random tests as required per CO DOT regulations.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check and pre-employment screenings.
Physical Demands
- Visual Acuity: Ability to bring objects into focus.
- Balancing: Maintaining equilibrium.
- Bending: Bending or position oneself to move an object from one level to another.
- Carrying: transporting or moving an object.
- Crouching: Bending body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
- Climbing: Ascending or descending stationary objects.
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Performing work through using two or more body parts or other devices.
- Gripping/Grasping: Ability to apply pressure with fingers and palm.
- Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, through use of hands, fingers, or other means.
- Hearing: Perceiving and comprehending the nature and direction of sounds.
- Kneeling: Bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee or knees
- Lifting: Moving objects weighing no more than 10 pounds from one level to another.
- Pushing/Pulling: Ability to use upper extremities to exert force in order to press, draw, drag or haul objects in a sustained motion.
- Reaching: Extending the hands and arms or other device in any direction.
- Repetitive motions: Making frequent or continuous movements.
- Sitting: Remaining in a stationary position.
- Standing: Ability to sustain position for a period of time.
- Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
- Talking: Communicating ideas or exchanging information.
- Walking: Ability to move to traverse from one location to another.
The physical demands described here 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.
To Apply
If you are interested in this position, please submit a resume to [email protected].
Aspen Country Day School provides equal employment opportunity to applicants without regard to age, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable law. The schools statement of diversity, equity, and inclusion is HERE.
Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
Application Question(s):
- The typical shift for part-time drivers is 7:30am-8:15am and 3:00pm-4:00pm. Hours may vary based on the academic calendar and weather and road conditions. Are you available for both shifts?
License/Certification:
Ability to Commute:
- Aspen, CO 81611 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
