Substitute School Bus Driver

1 month ago


Dayton, United States Dayton Public Schools Full time
SUMMARY

Under general supervision, is responsible for safely, efficiently, and professionally operating a passenger school bus in transporting pupils and for performing minor maintenance tasks; performs related duties as required.

The Dayton Way
  • Support and maintain the District's core principles in the areas of professionalism, culture, and customer service. Demonstrate courage, compassion, patience, and a passion for safe and effective transportation in daily activities.
  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with transportation teams, administrators, students and parents.
  • Ensures students arrive safely and on time to school through thorough route planning and scheduling.
  • Collaborate with the Director of Transportation to ensure transportation routes are effective and cost efficient.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Drive a school bus on an established route per Ohio Department of Education and District requirements, department policy, and other applicable rules, regulations, and procedures.
  • Conduct a pre-trip inspection on the assigned bus each time the school bus leaves the Transportation Center as required by federal and state laws. Inspect operating systems for visible defects and check fluid levels. Document each inspection per set Transportation procedures.
  • Conduct a post-trip inspection on the assigned bus each time the school bus returns to the Transportation Center, documenting the results of each inspection.
  • Report all mechanical defects in writing to Fleet Services personnel.
  • Transport students, parents, and district staff for field trips and special activities as assigned.
  • Assist pupils with special needs to ensure their safe transport by:
    • providing assistance in boarding and exiting the school bus;
    • providing assistance in getting into a seat;
    • providing assistance in securing safety restraints;
    • operating a wheelchair lift;
    • securing wheelchairs; and
    • ensuring that all special needs equipment is used properly.
  • Communicate with dispatchers and others via two-way radio, using appropriate and professional language and speech.
  • Supervise the behavior of pupils on the school bus. Provide verbal directions to riders as needed to ensure their safety.
  • Conduct emergency evacuations to train pupils in proper and safe bus evacuation procedures as required.
  • Consult with parents / guardians, principals, and Transportation administrators when behavior problems arise on the school bus that cannot be resolved.
  • Immediately report all accidents to the Transportation Administrator and to Fleet Services.
    • Complete accident reports and other reports, as required.
    • Complete post-accident controlled substance and/or alcohol testing when required.
  • Clean both the exterior and interior of the school bus. Sweep bus floors daily.
    • Clean windows as necessary.
    • Wash outside as scheduled or as necessary.
  • Participate in all in-service and other training.
  • Maintain Commercial Driver's license.
  • Follow various District and departmental policies, rules, and regulations as documented in District policy, departmental work rules, and employment handbooks.
  • Report observed violations of state laws, rules, regulations, and District policy to Transportation Administration. Complete associated reports as required.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
CORE BEHAVIORS & COMPETENCIES

Job-specific
  • Coping with Stress = capable of handling interruptions and managing stressful situations while driving
  • Coping with Disabilities = willing to meet the transportation needs of students with disabilities
QUALIFICATIONS

Requirements
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or have the legal right to work in the U.S.
  • Must be 21 years of age
  • Must have Ohio Class B or higher Commercial Driver License with School Bus and Passenger endorsements, and no air brake restriction
Verifications
  • Must be insurable by the Board's insurance carrier, including:
    • No Driving Under the Influence (DUI) convictions
    • No more than six (6) points on driving record in the past three (3) years
  • Pass a Federal and Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation background check in accordance with Ohio Administrative Code Section 3301-83-06
  • Pass an Ohio Department of Education T8 physical
  • Pass a pre-employment controlled substance screening (bus drivers are randomly tested for controlled substances after hire)
Knowledge & Experience
  • At least four (4) years of experience operating motorized vehicles
  • Capable of administering basic first aid, including Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Knowledge of motor vehicle traffic laws, safety rules, and related regulations
  • Familiar with streets, roads, and highways in the Dayton Metropolitan area
PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES/DEMANDS
  • Sufficient strength, agility, dexterity, reflexes, vision and visual acuity to operate a motor vehicle
  • Sitting for long periods
  • Walking, standing, bending, lifting, and climbing of stairs
  • Ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds
  • Ability to read and write to complete forms, reports, and other documents
  • Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
WORK ENVIRONMENT
  • Work regularly involves driving for sustained periods
  • Regular exposure to mechanical fluids and hazards present in a vehicle maintenance facility
  • Regular exposure to weather, including rain, snow, ice, heat, cold temperatures, fog, etc.
  • Work performed on a school bus is subject to frequent interruptions by pupils


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