Bus Driver - Standby 6 hr./day

Little Miami Transportation Department Seeks Standby Bus Driver

Little Miami Transportation department is looking for a 6 hour per day standby bus driver. Standbys are guaranteed 6 hours per day. This position is a contracted route that does not qualify for benefits.

Drivers will transport students to and from a variety of school sites and will ensure their safety while they are passengers in the school bus. Employees in this classification receive general supervision within a framework of standard policies and procedures. This job class is responsible for ensuring the safety of all passengers, including special education students, while operating the assigned bus and for ensuring the assigned bus is in a safe operating condition at all times. Drivers may be assigned to drive wheelchair buses. This description identifies essential functions to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Starting pay is $23.72 per hour and can go up to $28.94 per hour pending experience. The district is offering a hiring bonus of $2,000 for potential candidates who already have their CDL with a School Bus S Endorsement and a Passenger P Endorsement.

Health insurance for employees working 3.6 hrs/day or more Board pays 90% of monthly premium. Dental insurance - Board pays 95% of monthly premium for employees working 3.6 hrs/day or more. Vision insurance - Board pays 95% of monthly premium for employees working 3.6 hrs/day or more. Life Insurance - The district provides a $50,000 life insurance policy for employees. Health savings account. Retirement plan. Union benefits. Employee assistance program.

Qualifications include having an acceptable criminal background check within the past twelve months of employment and a negative pre-employment drug test. Candidates must be of good moral character, physically qualified as determined by an annual physical and present a valid annual physical certificate. A valid Ohio Driver License, Commercial Driver License with a School Bus Passenger endorsement, and a current bus driver certificate issued by the Warren County Board of Education are required. Satisfactory completion of all behind the wheel training, the School Bus Driver Education Program, and attendance at all safety workshops and meetings as required by the school district administration are also necessary. Candidates must be available to drive any and all routes, shuttles, etc. and maintain excellent or above average attendance and a safe driving record that meets the insurance requirements.