Frontline Applicant Tracking - Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8

Openings as of 4/13/2025

Bus Driver

JobID: 4981

Position Type:
  Transportation/Bus Driver


Date Posted:
  6/25/2024


Location:
  Transportation


Date Available:
  Continuous Posting


Closing Date:
  Continuous Posting


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Qualifications:
1.   High School diploma or equivalent.
2.   Must be at least 18 years of age.
3.   Valid Colorado commercial driver's license with "S" endorsement.
     - CDL training available upon hire.
4.   Possess current First Aid Certificate and CPR acquire within 90 days.
5.   Pass the annual Colorado Department of Education School Bus Operators Test (written and skills).
6.   Meet District's requirements for insurability.
7.   Must pass DOT physical
8.   Must have a record of safe driving per motor vehicle record check
9.   Must pass drug/alcohol screen per Board Policy EEAEAA an EEAEAA-R


Job Goals:
Responsible for driving the bus, maintaining order, exercising appropriate discipline and ensuring the safety and welfare of all passengers. Provide safe transportation of children on district owned school buses.

Essential Job Functions:
1.   Safely operate school buses in various weather conditions.
2.   Maintain control of passenger conduct and ensure safety of passengers while in route.  Implement discipline as necessary.
3.   Monitor student behavior and maintain order and discipline on bus.
4.   Provide care and assistance to all passengers.  Assist students who need aid in loading and unloading process. 
5.   Inspect and ensure that all equipment, instruments, safety devices, and vehicles meet requirements and are operating properly before and after driving duties.  Maintain adequate levels of fuel, engine oil, and coolant.
6.   Perform pre and post trip inspections of district vehicles to comply with DOT, CDE and District 8 regulations, policies and standards.
7.   Inspect and ensure the interior and exterior cleanliness of the assigned bus.
8.   Communicate with Transportation personnel, students and school officials.  Distribute bus incident referrals to designated schools or locations.
9.   Report emergencies, breakdowns, delays, and/or accidents timely to the Transportation Supervisor
10. Attend safety and in-service meetings.
11. Prepare for and execute emergency bus evacuation drills.
12. Perform other duties as assigned.

Performance Responsibilities:
1.   Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, policies and procedures governing vehicle / school transportation operations.
2.   Ability to operate all district transportation vehicles.
3.   Ability to apply and wear district provided safety equipment.
4.   Ability to perform pre / post trip requirements unassisted.
5.   Ability to communicate effectively.
6.   Ability to work cooperatively with others and be a team player.

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; taste or smell.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Salary:
Bus Drivers are on the Classified Salary Schedule.
- FFC8 allows new hires to bring in up to 8 years of previous experience in similar school type settings.
- Please understand that new hires tend to start out at the lower end of the salary range.
 
Salary Schedule

Benefits:
Fountain-Fort Carson School District # 8 provides medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, life, long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment insurances, and paid time off benefits. There are district and employee contributions to some or most of these benefits.

Employment Period:
185 days per year - 5 hour work day positions available



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Openings as of 4/13/2025

Bus Monitor

JobID: 4984

Position Type:
  Transportation/Bus Monitor


Date Posted:
  6/25/2024


Location:
  Transportation


Date Available:
  Continuous Posting


Closing Date:
  Continuous Posting


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Qualifications:
 1.   High school graduate or equivalent.
 2.   Obtain First Aid/CPR training.
 3.   Ability to lift 50 pounds.
 4.   Ability and willingness to take directions.
 5.   Ability and willingness to meet the needs of students.
 6.   Excellent references including attendance and punctuality.

Job Goals:
To provide support in the educational services for special needs students.

Essential Job Functions:
Be proficient in operating the school bus lifts and monitoring student conduct on buses.

Performance Responsibilities:
 1.  Provide care and assistance to passengers in route and entering or leaving the bus during transportation.  Maintain appropriate student behavior.
 2.  Load and unload passengers as needed using mechanical lift apparatus.   
 3.  Secure students as necessary with seat belts, care seats, safety vest, or wheelchair secure systems.  Provide assistance to students with medical and/or hygiene needs.
 4.  Assist Bus Drivers with following route directions, preparing written disciplinary action reports, and maintaining the cleanliness of the bus.  
 5.  Assist Bus Driver with performing emergency evacuations and drills.
 6.  Attend appropriate inservices, building meetings, training, and/or school functions.
 7.  Perform other duties as assigned.

Technical Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:
 1.  Oral and written communication skills.
 2.  Strong interpersonal skills.
 3.  Problem solving skills. 
 4.  Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job. 
 5.  Ability to manage multiple priorities. 
 6.  Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations. 
 7.  Ability to work with children with disabilities. 
 8.  Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent policies, building, and department procedures. 
 9.  Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with all people including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds. Willingness to contribute to cultural diversity for educational enrichment. 
10.  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. 
11.  History of consistent attendance and punctuality.

Materials & Equipment Operating Knowledge:
 1.  Operating knowledge of power lifts or ramps, adaptive and assistive devices (oxygen containment systems, suctioning equipment, apnea monitors, ventilation equipment, etc.) and devices used to support and secure students (mobile seating devices, child safety restraint, safety vest, special belts, assistive technology devices, trays and securing hardware, belt cutters and fire blankets) may be preferred or required.  Required after on-the-job training. 
 2.  Operating knowledge of various types of wheel chairs, scooters, strollers and tie downs may be preferred or required.  Required after on-the-job training.
 3.  Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and peripherals preferred.
 4.  Operating knowledge of and experience with office software preferred.
 5.  Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment, such as telephones, copier, fax machine, E-mail, etc. preferred

Salary:
Bus Monitors are on the Classified Salary Schedule.
- FFC8 allows new hires to bring in up to 8 years of previous experience in similar school type settings.
- Please understand that new hires tend to start out at the lower end of the salary range.

Salary Schedule

Benefits:
Fountain-Fort Carson School District # 8 provides medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, life, long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment insurances, and paid time off benefits. There are district and employee contributions to some or most of these benefits.

Employment Period:
185 days per year - 5 Hour Work Day



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Openings as of 4/13/2025

Fleet Manager

JobID: 5225

Position Type:
  Transportation/Fleet Manager


Date Posted:
  4/8/2025


Location:
  Transportation


Date Available:
  07/01/2025


Closing Date:
  Until Filled


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Qualifications:
 1.  High school graduate or equivalent.
 2.  Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
 3.  Three years minimum supervisory experience in the transportation field is highly desired.
 4.  Ten or more years of experience in the transportation field including driving, training, vehicle maintenance, and supervisory responsibilities.

Job Goals:
Manage the fleet maintenance section of the Transportation Department.  Oversee the daily maintenance and repair of the district’s student transportation assets to insure the provision of safe, reliable and efficient transportation services.  Oversee the daily maintenance of the district’s support vehicles and associated equipment.

Essential Job Functions:
 1.  Ensure that all student transportation vehicles are in compliance with Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) and Colorado Department of Education (CDE) and District 8 regulations, policies and standards.
 2.  Ensure that all scheduled and non-scheduled maintenance is performed and documented, to include the use of automated maintenance management systems and software.  
 3.  Supervise, assign duties and evaluate all fleet maintenance personnel.  Schedule personnel for shift work to meet operational requirements.  Direct response to road calls.  Is on call and/or will schedule on-call mechanic for late night, weekend and overtime emergency situations.  Provide support to other school districts as required.
 4.  Analyze and/or diagnose problems to determine proper corrective measures and quality assurance.  Estimate repair times, parts and equipment needed.  Requisition parts and assigns work orders.
 5.  Ensure that all district vehicles necessary to perform daily student transportation services and facilities maintenance support are operational and in safe working condition.  (Includes school buses, support vehicles, support equipment (i.e. graders, trailers, lawn and snow removal equipment, etc.)  Ensure the safety of all vehicles through routine preventative maintenance, scheduled quarterly and annually.  Inspect completed maintenance performed by mechanics and ensure ongoing quality of work performed. Oversees regular vehicle inspections for damage and cleanliness.
 6.  Coordinate the dispatch office to ensure effective utilization and condition of transportation assets by drivers and driver assistants, scheduling of required maintenance and resolution of driver equipment safety concerns.
 7.  Maintain all reports and documentation that is required or requested by the department, district or state. Prepare reports for evaluation of fleet maintenance effectiveness and efficiency.
 8.  Conduct, coordinate and provide training, as required, for equipment operators and mechanics.  Ensure cross-training of all assigned personnel.
 9.  Order, maintain and provide accountability for diesel and gasoline stocks. Responsible for HAZMAT compliance with Federal, State and local laws, regulations and guidelines.
10.  Serve as State of Colorado Opacity Compliance Coordinator.  Ensures Colorado State Air Emissions Program Standards are maintained. Promotes clean air initiatives and alternative fuels.
11.  Prepare annual budget projections for parts and equipment purchases.  Process and track purchase orders, maintain all parts stock and order supplies related to maintenance support operations.
12.  Assists in the preparation of vehicle specifications for district fleet purchases.  Makes recommendations concerning student and support fleet composition and serviceability.
13.  Perform other duties as assigned.

Technical Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:
 1.  Strong accounting and math skills.
 2.  Strong oral and written communication skills.
 3.  English language skills.
 4.  Interpersonal relations skills.
 5.  Personal computer and keyboarding skills.
 6.  Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience with Fleet Management software.
 7.  Customer service and public relations skills.
 8.  Strong critical thinking and analytical problem-solving skills.
 9.  Bilingual oral and written communication skills preferred.
10.  Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
11.  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.
12.  Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent policies and building and department procedures.

Tools and Equipment:
Transportation vehicles, mechanical tools, and office equipment. All tools and equipment may not be listed.

Salary:
Fleet Manager - Mechanic salary is located on the Supplemental Salary Schedule.
 
Salary Schedule

Benefits:
Fountain-Fort Carson School District # 8 provides medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, life, long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment insurances, and paid time off benefits. There are district and employee contributions to some or most of these benefits.

Employment Period:
261 days per year - 8 Hour Work Day



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• Fleet Manager Job Decription



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