Bus Driver (approx. 4.75 hours/day)

Bus Driver

Approx. 4.75 hours/day Compensation based on experience / Bus Driver Salary Schedule 1-year probationary period per OAPSE Article 6.01 Job Description

Job Goal: To safely transport students to and from school in a timely manner

Responsibilities:

• Report for work, allowing enough time prior to departure to assure all requirements and responsibilities have been completed to operate a safe school bus as required by law.
• Make a daily pre-trip inspection of the school bus before leaving storage and post-trip inspection after each trip before leaving the bus as required by law.
• Check bus after each trip to make sure no student is left on the bus.
• Complete a written time schedule and roster and maintain a consistent time schedule.
• Comply with bus routes as directed by Superintendent or designee.
• Report all school bus accidents and complete all required reports.
• Enforce all student laws and regulations.
• Attend all safety workshops and meetings as requested.
• Operate school buses within the limits of the law.
• Notify supervisor of any traffic violation he/she incur. This includes any violation in a school bus or personal vehicle (ORC 4506.1(e)).
• Drivers must remain on the bus when students are in the bus except when assisting special needs students.
• Keep bus clean, both inside and out, at all times.
• Submit to the random, reasonable suspicion and post accident drug and alcohol testing.
• Comply with all Federal and Ohio Pupil Transportation Laws and Regulations.
• Comply with all procedures and regulations as established by the Board of Education.
• Refrain from the use and influence of alcohol or any harmful or illegal drugs.
• Complete at least three (3) emergency evacuation drills per year.
• Maintain an appropriate rapport with co-workers.
• Communicate effectively with the supervisor.
• Comply with all Board of Education policies.
• Establish a professional rapport with the students.