Substitute Bus Drivers

Bus Driver

Logan-Hocking Schools Logan, Ohio

Job Description

Bus Driver Qualifications: This position requires the person to:

• 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
• Being physically qualified (rule 3301-83-07 of the Administrative Code)
• Completion of semi-annual driver record checks through the Ohio Department of Education for which records shall be maintained by the employer and/or school district for a minimum of six years
• School bus drivers with any of the following shall be disqualified from operating a school bus:
• More than six points last two years
• A conviction of driving while 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) (D) (1) to (D) (D) (7) of section 4506.1 of the Revised Code, during the past two years, or
• Any railroad crossing violation during the past year
• Holding school bus driver certification from O.D.E. and Logan-Hocking School District
• Completing pre-service and in-service training (rule 3301-83-10 of Administrative Code)
• Physical capability of safely and appropriately lifting and managing 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 (January 2007)
• To maintain eligibility of insurance coverage of the school district fleet insurance carrier
• Must have good attendance

Reports To: Transportation Supervisor

Time Schedule: As required by the route

Performance 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 form provided
• Report bus defects to mechanics on the work order form
• Obey all traffic laws
• Develop and enforce student-seating chart
• Maintain and report all discipline incidents in an appropriate manner
• 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 service for vehicle at least two (2) days in advance of the 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 and regulations requested and required to expedite the transportation program
• Other duties as assigned by Transportation Supervisor