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Become a School Bus Driver or Assistant

Join Our Team!

The Transportation Department is currently hiring for the following positions: Fleet Mechanics, CDL Bus Drivers, Non-CDL Bus Drivers, and Transportation Education Assistants (TEA's) If you or someone you know is looking for extra pay, flexible hours, on-the-job training and a way to give back to students in our community please apply online today! 

  • Work out of any of our three locations: Castle Rock, Highlands Ranch, or Parker

  • Hiring and Retention Incentives (select positions only)

  • Flexible Hours (full-time and part-time positions available)

  • Benefits

  • Time Off (Weekends, Evening, Summers) 

Excellent Benefits

The following benefits are available for all transportation employees:

  • Access to full benefits starting at 30 hours per week ( Medical, Dental, Vision, and more) *Part-time eligibility beginning at 20 hours per week. 
  • Medical premiums as low as $8-$30/month (employee-only coverage)
  • Free Employee Assistance Program and employee discounts are offered for many goods and services in the community!
  • Work up to 40 hours per week 
  • Paid Holidays
  • District contributes to your pension plan (Colorado PERA)

Drivers

No commercial driving experience required.

Salaries starting at $25.36 per hour for CDL drivers.

Responsibilities 

Bus drivers are responsible for the transportation of students to and from schools and for various other District activities. As a transportation representative of DCSD, bus drivers develop and promote good community relations among various community and school clientele.

Other responsibilities include safety inspections, managing student conduct and safety on school buses, attending trainings, and more.

Qualifications

  • No prior bus driving or other commercial vehicle experience needed

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent

  • Valid Driver's License (Minimum 2 years)

  • Must have a clean Driving Record

  • Must pass pre-employment physical and drug test

  • Must pass Colorado and FBI background checks

  • Must be at least 21 years old

  • Must enjoy working with students

  
 

Transportation
Educational Assistants

No prior experience required.

Salaries starting at $19.55 per hour  

Responsibilities 

Transportation Education Assistants are responsible for monitoring special education students with moderate to severe needs and challenging or emotional difficulties on school buses. Assists with securing wheelchairs and other equipment. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community members and school clientele.

Other responsibilities include safety inspections, managing student conduct safety on school buses, attend trainings and more. 

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent

  • Must pass pre-employment physical and drug test

  • Must pass Colorado and FBI background checks

  • Must enjoy working with students

  • Must be at least 18 years old