Cherry Creek Schools
Non-CDL Driver - Transportation Central
Cherry Creek Schools, Aurora, Colorado, United States, 80012
Locations 16500 E SMOKY HILL RD, AURORA, CO, 80015, US
Department Transportation
Grade NCD
Tentative Start Date 01/05/2026
Days Per Year 180
Hard to Fill No
Job Description Job Title : Non-CDL Driver
FLSA Exemption Status : Non-Exempt
Classification Group : Cherry Creek Transportation Employees Association
Supervising Position : Operations Supervisor or designee
Pay Plan : Cherry Creek Transportation Employees Association
JOB SUMMARY : Contribute to the overall success of the Cherry Creek School District Transportation Department through regular route driving, field-trip driving, performing para-educator functions, and assisting in other duties and functions as needed. Assist and transport students with special needs to ensure safe, efficient, courteous, and customer-service oriented transportation.
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.
1. Safely transport students using a district vehicle along specified routes. Report delays or accidents. Daily 40%
2. Load and unload students at various stops and destinations. Provide emotional, behavioral, and physical support for students with special needs. Daily 15%
3. Complete pre- and post-trip inspections to ensure safe operations of the vehicle by visually and tactically inspecting all components of the vehicle’s interior and exterior according to the Colorado Department of Education Standards. Daily 5%
4. Provide exceptional customer-service to students, parents/guardians, and staff. Daily 5%
5. Carry out student discipline activities before, during, and after assigned routes, if necessary. Daily 5%
6. Complete Medicaid paperwork for reimbursement purposes. Daily 5%
7. Communicate information and procedures to students, district personnel, and/or others in the event of an emergency situation. Daily 5%
8. Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of district vehicles. Daily 5%
9. Perform evacuation drills as required by the Colorado Department of Education and Transportation Department procedures. Biannually 5%
10. Participate in training activities required by the Transportation Department as required. Annually 5%
13. Perform other duties as assigned or requested. Daily 5%
TOTAL
100%
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS : This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
N/A
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
CPR and First Aid certifications
Upon hire, successful completion of the District Transportation Small Vehicle Training Program
Basic interpersonal relations skills
Basic organizational skills
Ability to implement behavior modification techniques
Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations
Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others
Ability to work one-on-one and in small groups with students
Ability to meet insurability requirements of the Colorado School District Self-Insurance Pool
Successful completion of a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical
Basic verbal and written communication skills
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS : The physical demands, mental functions, cognitive capacities, and work environment factors required to perform a position’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Heavy work strength level (lifting or carrying up to 100 pounds)
Works both indoors and outdoors
Typically a loud noise level
Work location is subject to change to meet the requirements of the organization
Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, and climbing
Occasional lifting, pulling, and/or pushing
Eye/hand coordination
Visual concentration, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
Work within a moving vehicle for up to four hours
Work in any existing weather conditions
Work requires maneuvering heavy wheelchairs (manual and electric) that total weight up to 800 pounds – student/chair combined up ramps, over curbs, and around the inside of a vehicle
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS : Formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other qualifications relevant to the position that are strongly preferred but not mandatory for a candidate to be considered.
Experience working in the public sector
Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement
Experience working with school age children, including behavioral challenges
Experience working in a special education environment
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Department Transportation
Grade NCD
Tentative Start Date 01/05/2026
Days Per Year 180
Hard to Fill No
Job Description Job Title : Non-CDL Driver
FLSA Exemption Status : Non-Exempt
Classification Group : Cherry Creek Transportation Employees Association
Supervising Position : Operations Supervisor or designee
Pay Plan : Cherry Creek Transportation Employees Association
JOB SUMMARY : Contribute to the overall success of the Cherry Creek School District Transportation Department through regular route driving, field-trip driving, performing para-educator functions, and assisting in other duties and functions as needed. Assist and transport students with special needs to ensure safe, efficient, courteous, and customer-service oriented transportation.
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.
1. Safely transport students using a district vehicle along specified routes. Report delays or accidents. Daily 40%
2. Load and unload students at various stops and destinations. Provide emotional, behavioral, and physical support for students with special needs. Daily 15%
3. Complete pre- and post-trip inspections to ensure safe operations of the vehicle by visually and tactically inspecting all components of the vehicle’s interior and exterior according to the Colorado Department of Education Standards. Daily 5%
4. Provide exceptional customer-service to students, parents/guardians, and staff. Daily 5%
5. Carry out student discipline activities before, during, and after assigned routes, if necessary. Daily 5%
6. Complete Medicaid paperwork for reimbursement purposes. Daily 5%
7. Communicate information and procedures to students, district personnel, and/or others in the event of an emergency situation. Daily 5%
8. Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of district vehicles. Daily 5%
9. Perform evacuation drills as required by the Colorado Department of Education and Transportation Department procedures. Biannually 5%
10. Participate in training activities required by the Transportation Department as required. Annually 5%
13. Perform other duties as assigned or requested. Daily 5%
TOTAL
100%
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS : This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
N/A
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
CPR and First Aid certifications
Upon hire, successful completion of the District Transportation Small Vehicle Training Program
Basic interpersonal relations skills
Basic organizational skills
Ability to implement behavior modification techniques
Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations
Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others
Ability to work one-on-one and in small groups with students
Ability to meet insurability requirements of the Colorado School District Self-Insurance Pool
Successful completion of a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical
Basic verbal and written communication skills
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS : The physical demands, mental functions, cognitive capacities, and work environment factors required to perform a position’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Heavy work strength level (lifting or carrying up to 100 pounds)
Works both indoors and outdoors
Typically a loud noise level
Work location is subject to change to meet the requirements of the organization
Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, and climbing
Occasional lifting, pulling, and/or pushing
Eye/hand coordination
Visual concentration, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
Work within a moving vehicle for up to four hours
Work in any existing weather conditions
Work requires maneuvering heavy wheelchairs (manual and electric) that total weight up to 800 pounds – student/chair combined up ramps, over curbs, and around the inside of a vehicle
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS : Formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other qualifications relevant to the position that are strongly preferred but not mandatory for a candidate to be considered.
Experience working in the public sector
Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement
Experience working with school age children, including behavioral challenges
Experience working in a special education environment
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