CLASSIFIED 5-day, 4.25-hour FLOATER Bus Driver, FL-3

This position is the same as a regular route driver except there is no dedicated route each day; the floater rotates to vacant routes as needed. The position may be temporary until regular routes become available.

Schedule

• A.M. shift: 5:30 A.M. – 7:45 A.M. (2 hours 15 minutes)
• P.M. shift: 2:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. (2 hours)
• Total daily hours: 4.25 hours, 5 days per week

Qualifications

• Meet all requirements of the Ohio Department of Education and District Board of Education Policy
• At least 21 years old with a minimum of two years driving experience
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Physically qualified under Ohio Administrative Code rule 3301-83-07
• Completion of semi-annual driver record checks through the Ohio Department of Education; records maintained for a minimum of six years
• Disqualifying factors:
  • More than six points on driving record in the last two years
  • Conviction of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or a controlled substance in the last ten years
  • Two or more serious traffic violations (as defined in divisions II of section 4506.1 of the Revised Code) in the past two years
  • Any railroad crossing violation in the past year
• Holding school bus driver certification from the Ohio Department of Education and Logan-Hocking School District
• Completion of pre-service and in-service training (rule 3301-83-10 of the Administrative Code)
• Physical capability to safely lift and manage preschool and special needs children when necessary
• Participation in drug and alcohol testing as mandated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) pursuant to 49 C.F.R. 382; refusal to participate disqualifies the applicant
• Must maintain eligibility for school district fleet insurance coverage
• Good attendance record

Responsibilities

• Drive buses punctually on regularly scheduled routes
• Drive on approved non-routine/extracurricular trips as required
• Maintain a clean bus
• Inspect bus as required by Ohio Pupil Transportation Operation and Safety Rules and document on provided forms
• Report bus defects to mechanics using the work order form
• Obey all traffic laws
• Develop and enforce a student-seating chart
• Maintain and report all discipline incidents appropriately
• Assist handicapped students as needed
• Promote positive public relations
• Operate buses only for approved school functions
• Report all accidents and complete all required reports
• Request vehicle service at least two days in advance of scheduled maintenance
• Transport only authorized students to and from Board-approved bus stops and routes
• Fuel vehicle as required by operational regulations
• Maintain over a half tank of fuel when parking vehicle after route
• Perform student check and check bus condition following each route
• Perform any other duties required to expedite the transportation program
• Other duties as assigned by the Transportation Supervisor

Reports to: Transportation Supervisor