Substitute Bus Drivers 2026-2027

Logan, Ohio

Qualifications

• Meet all requirements of the Ohio Department of Education and District Board of Education Policy
• Be of legal age with a minimum of two years driving experience
• Possess either a high school diploma or GED
• Physically qualified (rule 3301-83-07 of the Administrative Code)
• Completion of semi-annual driver record checks through the Ohio Department of Education (records maintained by the employer for a minimum of six years)
• Disqualifying conditions for operating a school bus:
  • More than six points on driving record in the last two years
  • A conviction of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or a controlled substance during the last six years
  • Two or more serious traffic violations (as defined in divisions (D)(1) to (D)(7) of section 4506.1 of the Revised Code) during the past two years
  • Any railroad crossing violation during the past year
• Hold school bus driver certification from the Ohio Department of Education (O.D.E.) and Logan-Hocking School District
• Complete pre-service and in-service training (rule 3301-83-10 of Administrative Code)
• Physical capability to safely lift and manage preschool and special needs children when necessary
• Participate in drug and alcohol testing as mandated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) pursuant to 49 C.F.R. 382 (January 2007); refusal disqualifies from operating a school bus
• 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 a provided form
• 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
• Load and discharge students only at authorized stops
• Assist as needed with handicapped students
• 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
• Check bus condition and seats following each route
• Perform any other duties required to expedite the transportation program
• Other duties as assigned by the Transportation Supervisor

Schedule

As required by the route.

Reports to: Transportation Supervisor