Bus Driver

Essential Duties

• Obeys all traffic laws.
• Copes with stressful situations.
• Observes all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
• Maintains discipline and order with students while on the bus and at their bus stops.
• Uses department discipline ladder to report discipline issues to proper authority.
• Reports undisciplined students to the proper authority.
• Keeps assigned bus clean and fueled.
• Strives to maintain assigned schedule.
• Performs complete daily pre and post trip inspections of assigned vehicle(s) including completion of appropriate documentation.
• Transports students while driving in a safe manner at all times.
• Notifies the Coordinator of Transportation in case of mechanical failure, tardiness, or absenteeism by the designated time.
• Discharges students only at authorized stops.
• Exercises responsible leadership when on out-of-district school trips.
• Transports only authorized students, coaches, teachers and chaperones.
• Reports all accidents as soon as practical and completes required reports.
• Ensures that regulations for student bus responsibilities are followed.
• Develops and maintains accurate LEFT/RIGHT and/or route sheets that are clear for sub use.
• Conducts appropriate school bus evacuation and safety training.
• Attends all mandatory departmental in-service meetings.
• Complies with all Federal, state and local laws and regulations for the storage, use and disposal of trash, rubbish, waste and hazardous material [OSHA].
• Complies with all Federal, state and local laws and regulations for the maintenance, repair and operation of equipment and machines [OSHA].
• Ensures the safety of student.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative professional relationships.
• Exhibits professional behavior, emotional stability, and sound judgement.
• Maintains confidentiality and respect for confidential information at all times.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or training and experience that are considered equivalent.
• At least 21 years of age with a minimum of two years of driving experience.
• Mets all the physical, mental and moral requirements established by federal rule, state laws and Chapter 3301-83 of Ohio Administrative Code.
• Being physically qualified (Rule 3301-83-07 of Ohio Administrative Code).
• Ohio School Bus Driver’s license, Class B-SP Endorsement.
• Commercial Driver’s License.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact in a professional manner.
• Appropriately dressed, neat and clean appearance.
• Physical capability of appropriately lifting and managing preschool and students with special needs when necessary.

Terms of Employment

Substitute status through training process.

Salary

$21.23/HR.