Bus Driver

Position Summary:

Job Description:

Minimum Qualifications 

• Possess and maintain a current Commercial (Class A or B) driver license with a passenger  and airbrake endorsement   
• Possess a current DOT medical certification card documenting all necessary vision, hearing, and 
• health requirements.   
• Meet and sustain a satisfactory driving record that meets and the underwriting requirements of the College insurance company  
• Basic mechanical knowledge of vehicle maintenance   
• Experience driving in adverse conditions (snow, ice and mountain passes)  

Preferred Qualifications 

• Two or more years of driving buses  

Major Responsibilities 

• Operate the vehicle in a safe and efficient manner  
• Maintain trip schedule as outlined by the requesting departmental staff  
• Maintain operating schedule and report any problems immediately  
• Communicate effectively with passengers regarding weather conditions and vehicle status  
• Make decisions on drivable conditions to assure safety of passengers   
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip checks on the vehicle and its special equipment to determine if  there is sufficient fuel supply and if equipment such as steering gear, brakes, tires, etc. are in good working condition  
• Follow state and federal transit regulations.  
• Complete necessary driving logs   
• Meet emergency situations in accordance with standard operating procedures (assist in safe  evacuation)  
• Comply with all pre-employment, randomized, and post-accident drug testing requirements    
• Fuel vehicles when needed   
• Perform other duties as assigned  

Work Conditions  

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee can expect while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  
• Work with contaminants when checking engine fluids  
• May be exposed to very hot or cold temperatures depending on the season  
• May be exposed to sounds and noises that are distracting  
• Sometimes must drive in very bright sunlight or when it is dark outside  
• May have to drive in adverse conditions (snow, ice and mountain passes)  
• May have to install and remove snow chains 

Compensation  

$30.00 per hour while driving, filling the vehicle with gas, administering pre-trip inspection; plus hotel room and meals if applicable. This is temporary position on an “at-need” basis according to FLC Athletics schedules. 

 
Application Process 
A complete application packet includes: 

• Cover letter addressing interest and qualifications for position 
• Resume 
• Names and contact information for three current, professional references 

This position is consistently open

Fort Lewis College accepts ongoing applications for this position

About Fort Lewis College:

On a sage-brushed mesa overlooking downtown Durango and the La Plata Mountains, Fort Lewis College is Southwest Colorado’s premier public undergraduate research institution. With more than half of the 3,300 students identifying as people of color, FLC’s academic programming and campus life thrive on nurturing safe, diverse spaces for intellectual exploration and helping people achieve their career goals. A Native American-serving, Non-Tribal Institution, FLC is committed to promoting economic development in neighboring tribal communities and connecting students with the education they need to be the change in the world they want to see. Degree programs span the arts, business, education, health sciences, humanities, and social and natural sciences. Coursework builds on the natural, cultural, and historical resources found around the Four Corners region. Students work closely with faculty on research projects with real-world implications. Like the mountain town it resides in, FLC promotes a culture of work-life balance for students, faculty, and staff. Skyhawks enjoy unparalleled access to a healthy outdoor lifestyle thanks to 300 days of sunshine a year and more than 300 miles of hiking and biking trails in and around Durango

Notice to Prospective Employees:
 The Fort Lewis College is required by the Clery Act of 1990 to notify prospective employees, current employees, students and applicants where to access our Campus Security Report.  The report is updated and published annually in accordance with the Higher Education Amendments of 1998, Federal Student Right-to-Know, the Federal Drug-free Schools and Campuses Act of 1989. This report contains information about:

• Fort Lewis College's alcohol and other drug policy

• Sexual assault policy

• Campus security policies

• Campus/community resources

• The Colorado Riot Offense Statute restriction on enrollment

• Where to find registered sex offender information

• Crime statistics for the previous three calendar years

• Reporting crimes

 
 The Campus Security Report can be accessed in two ways:
By going to the internet website at:   www.fortlewis.edu/AnnualSecurityReport Fort Lewis College Student Affairs Office will also provide a paper copy of the annual security report upon request.   You can reach them at (970) 247-7331.

Equal Opportunity
Fort Lewis College does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex*, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, family or domestic status, political beliefs, veteran status, pregnancy, or genetic information. Accordingly, equal opportunity for employment shall be extended to all persons. The College shall promote equal opportunity, equal treatment, and affirmative action efforts to increase the diversity of students, faculty, and staff. The College is dedicated to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. To file a report, get resources, read policies, or make an appointment, See www.fortlewis.edu/CARE.

Discrimination Questions?

Office of Compliance and Community Standards
David Pirrone, Director of Compliance
210 Berndt Hall
1000 Rim Drive
Durango, Colorado 81301
(970) 247-7182 [email protected]

Questions about Title IX sex discrimination?    
Office of the Title IX Coordinator
Madeleine Gillman, Assistant Director of Compliance and Title IX Coordinator
210 Berndt Hall
1000 Rim Drive
Durango, Colorado 81301
(970) 247-7049 [email protected]

Information about Fort Lewis College’s alcohol and drug policy, sexual assault policy, campus security policies, campus crime statistics, fire safety procedures and fire statistics, and campus/community resources can be found in the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. Hard copies are available upon request.

* Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Part 106 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and CFR 106 to Fort Lewis College may be directed to FLC's Title IX Coordinator and/or to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education.

ADAA Accommodations
Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact Kristin Polens by phone 970-247-7459 or email [email protected] at least five business days before the assessment date to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.