BUS DRIVER

Bus Driver

At Licking Heights Local Schools, our commitment to student success drives everything we do. We believe in providing equitable, personalized learning experiences focused on building character skills and achieving academic excellence. Our comprehensive framework, addressing milestones from kindergarten readiness to college and career competencies, ensures that every student thrives academically, socially, and emotionally. We are dedicated to creating a positive school culture where students can explore their talents through extracurricular activities, fostering well-rounded and socially responsible citizens.

To provide safe and efficient transportation

Appropriate state of Ohio certification/license

State of Ohio Class B commercial driver's license with S and P endorsements

High school diploma or equivalent required

Required to lift, carry, push and pull various supplies and/or equipment up to a maximum of 50 pounds daily

Observes all mandatory safety regulations, including daily fuel log and pre-trip prior leaving school grounds, and obeys all traffic laws

Notifies mechanic immediately in case of mechanical failure

Maintains an up-to-date seating chart as required by law

Reports all accidents and follows the Accident Protocol

Maintains discipline when students are on bus

Reports discipline problems to appropriate building principal/Transportation Supervisor

Keeps assigned bus clean daily on the interior. The exterior should be washed monthly as weather permits. Bus must be cleaned thoroughly on the last day of school

Keeps to assigned schedule

Transports only authorized students, including any prearranged changes, and discharges students only at authorized stops. Drivers may need to transport additional students on an emergency basis

Exercises responsible judgment at all times

Follows all regulations against smoking and eating on the bus

Notifies the Transportation Supervisor when lateness or absence from work is necessary

Completes required daily/monthly reports and submits them to the Transportation Supervisor

Promotes a cooperative and professional attitude among all colleagues

Performs such other duties as directed by the Transportation Supervisor

Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students

Maintains a positive and courteous attitude when dealing with parents and other community members

Participates in in-service training programs as required by law

After an accident, Driver must be drug/alcohol tested if the accident results in $1000 or more in damage

Frequent work that may extend beyond the normal workday

Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue

Occasional operation of a vehicle under inclement weather conditions

Occasional interaction among unruly children/adults

Many situations that require hand motion, e.g., computer keyboard, typing and writing

Consistent requirements to sit, stand, walk, hear, see, read and speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, crouch, kneel and climb and stoop

Consistent requirements to lift, carry, push and pull various supplies and/or equipment up to a maximum of 50 pounds

Performance of these responsibilities will be evaluated by the Transportation Supervisor in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy