School Bus Driver

Bus Driver

Safely transport students to and from school and all school-related events; comply with federal and state laws, and board of education rules and mandates that pertain to school bus drivers.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Possess and maintain a valid State of Ohio Class B commercial driver's license (CDL) school bus endorsement
• Must pass annual medical physical
• Must complete bus driver recertification every six years as required by state law
• Required to pass random drug and alcohol testing
• Pass BCI background check
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Supervisor and/or Board of Education may find appropriate

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work effectively with others
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to read and understand verbal and written instructions, written warnings and labels
• Effective active listening skills
• Organizational and problem-solving skills
• Basic first aid
• Familiar with all materials in Ohio Pre-service Bus Driver Training Manual
• Familiar with all materials in Ohio Pupil Transportation Operation and Safety Rules
• Obey all traffic laws
• Observe all mandatory safety regulations for school buses
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to read and understand road maps
• Trained in student management, and handling of special needs children
• Ability to log-in and navigate district required software, I.e., Public SchoolWorks, email, etc..
• Such alternatives to the above knowledge, skills, and abilities as the Supervisor and/or Board of Education may find appropriate

Essential Functions:

• Ensure the safety of students
• Transport students safely and efficiently to and from school and school-related events
• Follow assigned bus routes and schedules
• Maintain required records and information
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections as required and report problems
• Keep the assigned bus neat and clean
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge and awareness of changes in driving laws as they apply to transporting school children
• Obey all traffic laws
• Observe all mandatory safety regulations for school buses
• Maintain pupil control and report any violations to the proper authorities as prescribed
• Notify the transportation director and mechanics in case of mechanical failure or lateness
• Discharge students only at authorized stops
• Report all accidents and complete required reports
• Report any hazardous conditions along the existing route to the transportation supervisor
• Attend bus driver meetings and be available in the event of emergency dismissal
• Notify the transportation supervisor in case of illness in order to permit time to secure a substitute driver
• Conduct front door, rear door and combination front and rear door emergency evacuation drills
• Prepare reports, route maps, schedules, pupil lists, and accident reports as required
• Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy
• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information
• Interact in a positive manner with staff, students, and parents
• Attend meetings and in-services as required
• Immediately report any change in driving status, traffic charges, or convictions, and criminal charges and convictions to the employer
• Promote good public relations
• Such alternatives to the above essential functions as the Supervisor and/or Board of Education may find appropriate

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Warm up the engine gradually in cold weather
• Exercise responsible leadership when on out-of-district school trips
• Maintains records of fuel, oil usage, and mileage
• Makes detours on routes when needed
• Occasional requirement to lift