Bus Driver IX

School Bus Driver

Responsible to: Superintendent

Job Goals: To provide for the safe, efficient, and courteous transportation of students.

Qualifications:

• Meet all requirements of the Ohio Pupil Transportation Laws and Regulations, State Laws, and District Board of Education Policy.
• Be at least 18 years of age and hold a high school diploma or equivalent diploma and two years driving experience.
• Hold a current Commercial Driver's License as required by Ohio.
• Documentation of a clear criminal record.
• Successfully pass an annual physical exam as required by the State of Ohio.
• Satisfactory pre-employment and ongoing random drug tests results.
• Have on file, in the superintendent's office, a copy of the driver's abstract (semi-annually).
• Have successfully completed the course on transportation laws and regulations as established by the State of Ohio and the Ohio Department of Education.
• Ability to assist students with disabilities (e.g., mobility, transferring, positioning, etc.).
• Ability to cope with stressful traffic, weather conditions, and passenger distractions.
• Physical ability to perform all aspects of the driver responsibilities.
• Meets all mandated health requirements.

Responsibilities:

• It is the responsibility of the bus driver to report for work, allowing enough "prep-time" (a minimum of 15 minutes) prior to departure to assure all requirements and responsibilities have been completed for safe transportation.
• It is the responsibility of the school bus driver to complete and hand-in a daily pre-trip and post-trip inspection forms after returning to storage.
• Follow all administrative regulations, policies and procedures as established by the Ohio Department of Transportation and the Board of Education.
• Operate school buses and/or other district vehicles within the limits of the law.
• Fuel the vehicle as required by operational regulations. No fueling with occupants on bus.
• Check bus condition and seats following each run/trip. Report all mechanical defects to the Superintendent. Request repairs using the daily inspection form.
• Observe all safety regulations for school buses.
• Transport only authorized students to and from board approved bus stops and routes. Maintain a punctual route schedule.
• Report all accidents and complete all required reports. Maintain discipline when students are on the bus, report disruptive students to the proper school authorities on proper forms.
• Attend yearly four hour mandatory in-service, all safety workshops and meetings as required. Maintain a clean bus.
• Drivers will remain on the bus at any time there are students on board (exc. wheelchair). Work with parents, colleagues, and other school employees to problem solve special needs situations as well as the general operation of the transportation system. Demonstrates maturity and the ability to work with students and their families.
• It is the driver's responsibility to notify Superintendent of any traffic violation he/she should incur immediately. This includes any violation with a school bus or personal vehicle.
• Check wheelchair lift operation, if applicable. Plug assigned bus into electric outlet in cold weather, unplug before departing.
• All Classified employees are encouraged to attend up to four (4) inservice or orientation meetings annually on a voluntary basis. Able to change work assignment from school to school, when so designated by the supervisor. Maintain current knowledge of Emergency Evacuation procedures.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually by the Superintendent or designee according to Board approved evaluation instrument.