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District 49 is hiring bus drivers. A school bus driver is responsible for the safe operation and transport of school aged children to and from school. A full time bus driver position has full benefits and has a guaranteed minimum of 5 hours per scheduled work day. A commercial driver license (CDL) is required, however paid training is provided to obtain that license.
New training rate of pay starting July 1st, 2024 will be $19.62/hour.
After completion of training, the new starting rate will be $21.43/hour. This could increase up to $25.67, capping out at 20 years experience.
More Job information is available.
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New Location:
We have moved into our new location at 11971 Swingline Rd., Falcon, CO 80831
Transportation Summer Hours 6:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Important Information
RED 5 is at capacity for VRHS/SMS. Please call our office 719-495-1159 to be put on a waitlist
RED 4 is at capacity for SCHS/SMS. Please call our office 719-495-1159 to be put on a waitlist
RED 7 is at capacity for VRHS/SMS. Please call our office 719-495-1159 to be put on a waitlist
RED 9 is at capacity for VRHS/SMS. Please call our office 719-495-1159 to be put on a waitlist
PURPLE 6 is at capacity for FMS. Please call our office 719-495-1159 to be put on a waitlist
YELLOW 6 is at capacity for FHS. Please call our office 719-495-1159 to be put on a waitlist
BLUE 5 is at capacity for HMS. Please call our office 719-495-1159 to be put on a waitlist
BLUE 8 is at capacity for HMS. Please call our office 719-495-1159 to be put on a waitlist
PURPLE 4 is at capacity for FMS. Please call our office 719-495-1159 to be put on a waitlist
StopFinder
StopFinder is available. When you register for transportation, a link will be sent to your email to register for the StopFinder application. This application will allow you to track your student(s) bus and will also allow the transportation department to send you a notification if the bus is running late and any route changes that are made, such as route times, new stops, deleted stops. Starting this school year all changes and update will be sent via StopFinder. It is to your benefit that you sign up for this app. If you have any questions, please contact our office 719-495-1159.
Fee for Service Location
New Transportation location: 11971 Swingline Rd., Falcon, CO 80831.Fee for Service will be open July 8th, 2024 for Transportation Registration.How to Register
Information to register is available under this link: Transportation Fee for Service
Here you will find the information on how to register. New and replacement bus passes must be obtained at the Fee for Service location.Today's school buses are built with safety in mind. They are tougher, cleaner and more diligently maintained than ever before. School bus drivers are required to receive special security and medical training, and undergo regular drug and alcohol testing to provide a safe ride for your child. School bus traffic laws are strictly enforced. Find out what you don’t know about school bus ridership. Learn the facts and play it safe.
Students are about 50 times more likely to arrive at school alive if they take the bus than if they drive themselves or ride with friends. But did you also know that your child is much safer riding the bus than being driven by you? Add in the environmental and financial benefits, and it’s hard to find a reason to send your kids to school any other way.
Imagine a world with less traffic, cleaner air, and more affordable transportation. These are just some of the benefits that school bus ridership provides. While school buses are one of the safest ways to send your kids to school, there are many good reasons that make them a growing choice among parents for their children’s school commute. Find out what you don’t know about school bus ridership. Learn the facts and play it safe. Visit schoolbusfacts.com for more information.District 49 is seeking qualified applicants for school bus driver openings. The transportation department recently placed first in the special needs category of the Colorado School Bus Championship Road-e-o, and then placed seventh nationally. It's an awesome team to work with and learn from, and a great opportunity for those with students attending District 49 schools – you’re off when they’re off. Drivers get compensated during training, competitive wages, great benefits package and an excellent work environment. The position requires a commercial driver’s license and District 49 will provide training.New training rate of pay starting July 1st, 2024 will be $19.62/hour.
After completion of training, the new starting rate will be $21.43/hour. This could increase up to $25.67, capping out at 20 years experience.
Schedule your interviews today. For more information, including the knowledge, skills, and abilities required, visit the come work with us page.
