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City of Lakewood Job Posting

City of Lakewood, Colorado
480 South Allison Parkway
Lakewood, Colorado 80226
www.lakewood.org

The City of Lakewood, Colorado
Invites you to apply for the position of

Temporary Part-Time Bus Driver
Hiring range is $12.00 - $16.00/hr DOE/DOQ
Position is open until filled. Please apply in a timely manner as review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is selected.
The Position
Working in a temporary capacity, provides transportation services for City-sponsored programs. Drives City Of Lakewood buses, vans, and automobiles. May give direct assistance to individuals according to their needs. Program activity sites include, but are not limited to: various Alpine and Nordic Centers, walking, hiking, camping areas, youth sports events. Maintains a valid Commercial Drivers License as required by the US Department of Transportation (USDOT), the State of Colorado and the City of Lakewood. Maintains valid DOT Physical. Complies with all federal, state, and local rules, statutes, ordinances and codes, including vehicle inspections, licensing, observing traffic signals and speed limits, and requirements for seat belts, snow tires and tire chains.

The Candidate
The City seeks a candidate with a high school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of two years experience driving 22-passenger C2 and para-transit buses, or larger passenger vehicles with air brakes.
Minimum of two years experience driving in the mountains during all types of weather conditions, especially middle of winter, in a CDL Class-B required bus.
Experience working with children and youth, older adults, and people who have disabilities.
Experience operating wheelchair lifts and securement systems, including child restraint systems, within established safety practices and guidelines.
Must have current, valid Colorado Commercial Drivers License: Class –B with P2 endorsement and with the air brake restriction lifted. The ‘S’ endorsement may be required within 6 months of hire.
Must possess a three-year Motor Vehicle Record free of moving violations.
Must pass City of Lakewood Certificate of Qualification for USDOT Physical including initial drug and alcohol screening.
Incumbents will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol screenings.
Criminal background check is required.
Must be able to perform the physical requirements as listed in the complete job description.


Hours of work: Will work sporadically throughout the year on an “as needed” basis. Working hours will vary to a great extent and could include weekends, evenings and some overnight trips.


The City of Lakewood is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Current employees interested in a promotion or transfer must submit a promotional consideration form to the Department of Employee Relations.