School Bus Driver - District

Bus Driver

Reports To: Transportation Supervisor

Job Objective: Responsible for the safe and efficient transportation of school pupils within the guidelines of the State of Ohio and policies of the Yellow Springs Exempted Village School District Board of Education.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completed State of Ohio driver's pre-service training program
• Hold a valid CDL with school bus driver endorsement
• Have a safe driving record
• Ability to pass random drug and alcohol screenings
• At least 21 years of age
• Have a desire to work with students on a daily basis
• Self-directed and ability to follow directions
• Good health and good attendance record
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work as a member of a team

Physical Abilities Required

Physical Demand Level 1: Sedentary to light strength (occasionally lifting/carrying 11+ lbs.). Duties require communicating verbally, far/near visual acuity, fine/gross manipulation, reaching at or below shoulder height, standing/walking, and using a traditional keyboard. Abridged U.S. Department of Labor documentation of physical demand characteristics. Note: Legally acceptable alternative qualifications, extra assignment-specific skills, and other physical demands deemed appropriate by the board may be delineated at the time of appointment.

Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• Provides dependable transportation services
• Complies with all Ohio Pupil Transportation Operations and Safety Rules as found in Ohio Administrative Code 3301-83
• Identifies work priorities to focus on tasks that require immediate attention
• Fuels the vehicle and monitors fluid levels (e.g., oil, windshield washer, brake, transmission, etc.)
• Performs pre/post safety inspections and checks fire, first aid, and safety equipment
• Immediately reports equipment concerns in writing
• Assumes responsibility for the interior and exterior cleanliness of the vehicle
• Maintains established routes and time schedules
• Transports only authorized passengers
• Promptly reports hazardous road conditions that may impede district services
• Complies with all motor vehicle laws (e.g., speed limits, complete stops, etc.) and reports traffic citations, accidents, or property damage to the supervisor
• Attempts to identify and report vehicles that fail to comply with traffic regulations (e.g., failure to stop for flashing bus lights, passing in prohibited zones, etc.)
• Loads/unloads passengers at assigned stops
• Operates the ramp or wheelchair lift as needed and ensures riders are seated and mobility equipment is secured before the vehicle moves
• Communicates rules to students (i.e., behavioral expectations and non-compliance consequences)
• Assumes responsibility for controlling student conduct and reports student conduct concerns to administrators
• Assists as needed when aware of passengers with medical/health considerations
• Follows district field trip procedures and remains available to passengers during trips as instructed
• Conducts emergency evacuation drills that comply with state standards
• Participates in the district's bus safety program as directed
• Complies with Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) information and seeks advice when unsure about blood, body fluids/tissue, chemical spills, hazardous materials, mold, etc.
• Prepares paperwork as directed
• Ensures all required data is tracked and accurately recorded

Performance Evaluation

Employee performance is evaluated according to applicable law, board policies, contractual agreements, and district administrative procedures.

Working Conditions

• Encounters with aggressive, angry, rude, or unpleasant individuals
• Exposure to air-borne particulates, chemicals, combustible materials, electrical hazards, loud noises, moving mechanical parts, odors, slippery/uneven surfaces, etc.
• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens or contagious diseases
• Exposure to severe weather conditions or temperature extremes
• Movements that require balancing, bending, climbing, crouching, kneeling, or reaching.
• Operating or riding in a vehicle/working in or near vehicular traffic
• Performing tasks that require complex sequencing, dexterity, strength, stamina, etc.
• Traveling to meetings and work assignments
• Working at heights, in confined spaces, or under diminished/variable lighting

The Yellow Springs Exempted Village School District hereby gives notice that it does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation), pregnancy, religion, disability/handicap, citizenship status, or veteran status or any other legally protected category in its educational programs, activities, employment policies, or admission policies and practices, as required by law. Yellow Springs EVSD has a Section 504, Title VI, and Title IX coordinator.

This job description document does not establish a contract or alter board-authorized employment agreements. Employee benefits, classifications, contract durations, skill sets, wage rates, and work schedules may vary by assignment. This summary document describes typical job functions and does not represent an exhaustive list of all possible work responsibilities.

Employee duties may change in response to collective bargaining agreements, funding variables, modified operating procedures, program/service adjustments, regulatory compliance, technological innovations, and unforeseen events.

• Terms of Employment: 181 days, or hours as contracted
• Classification: Classified
• Salary: Compensation per OAPSE negotiated agreement

Updated: February 2024

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