CLASSIFIED 5-day, 4.25-hour FLOATER Bus Driver, FL-2 - ANTICIPATED

Floater Bus Driver

This position is in all aspects the same as regular route driver except they will not have a dedicated route each day and will rotate to vacant routes as needed. (This position may be temporary until regular routes are available.)

Shift Times:

• A.M. Start Time 5:30 A.M.
• A.M. End Time 7:45 A.M.
• Total A.M. Time 2 hours 15 minutes
• P.M. Start Time 2:00 P.M.
• P.M. End Time 4:00 P.M.
• Total P.M. Time 2 Hours 0 minutes
• Total A.M. & P.M. Time - 4 Hrs. and 15 minutes (4.25 hrs.)

Bid Date Opening: Noon, Monday, August 24, 2026 through Noon, Monday, August 31, 2026.

Job Description Title: Bus Driver

Qualifications:

• Meet all requirements of the Ohio Department of Education and District Board of Education Policy.
• Be 21 years old with a minimum of two years driving experience.
• A high school diploma or GED is preferred.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Perform student check and check bus condition following each route.
• Perform any other duties and regulations requested and required to expedite the transportation program.
• Other duties as assigned by Transportation Supervisor

Revised: October 20, 2022 Adopted: October 24, 2022