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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 is fully benefitted 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.
More Job information is available.
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Important Information
StopFinder is now available this application will track your student(s) bus and will also allow the transportation department to send you a notification if the bus is running late. Links were sent out on August 12th and 13th to activate your account. The transportation department will resend these links again on August 27th just in case you missed the first one. If you have any questions, please contact our office at 719-495-1159.
IMPORTANT NOTICE !
The following bus routes are at full capacity. Registration is now open, but before you register for Transportation, you MUST check to see what bus route your child (children) will be assigned to. This applies to NEW and EXISTING Riders!
Please enter your address and the school of attendance into this link, Bus Stop Locator. If you see one of the below routes, call our office at 719-495-1159. This link will also show "AT CAPACITY - CALL OFFICE".
PUR 7
PUR 9
PUR 10
YEL 3
Fee for Service: LOCATION HAS CHANGED:We are still at 10850 E.Woodmen Rd, but we have a new building. When you enter the main entrance, you will take a left into the first parking lot. You will see a banner on the building 'Transportation Registration and Bus Passes'.Hours of Operation during Summer break: June 1st-July 23rd, open 7:00 am - 3:30 pm.School year hours of Operation: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. If you require other hours, please call 719-495-1159 to make an appointment.District 49's transportation team coordinates for safe student movements to and from schools and extra curricular activities. The team routinely participates in state and national bus safety programs and competitions.Notice: Fee for Service will be available on-line. New and replacement bus passes must be obtain in the Transportation office. If you need to register for Transportation the information is on this site under Services. To make payments, please login to your Parent Portal.
FEES OWED - Parents, please log into your Parent Portal as your students accounts have been modified to reflect the discounted rates for school Year 20-21. You can add the fees owed into your cart and pay your fees there.If you have questions you may email busfees@d49.org.
For more information, call 719.495.1159
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 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. Schedule your interviews today. For more information, including the the knowledge, skill, and abilities required, visit the come work with us page.
Last Modified on August 27, 2021
