School Bus Driver - Starting at $19.98 per hour

School Bus Driver

Free on-site CDL training available. Contact the Transportation Department for details. Contract terms: 3.5 hours per day; report times vary according to route; additional hours available for trips and extra runs; accumulated paid sick leave; three (3) paid personal days per school year; health care insurance available in accordance with the OAPSE negotiated agreement. Salary: starting rate of $19.98 for the 2025-2026 school year (annual step increases in accordance with the OAPSE negotiated agreement). Potential attendance bonus up to $2400 ($800 per trimester).

Duties and responsibilities include maintaining control, enforcing regulations, and safely transporting authorized students to and from bus stops and schools in accordance with the approved scheduled routes, Ohio Revised Code regulations, Board of Education policy, and the administrative guidelines. Report unruly students to the building administrator on the district conduct report form. Report accidents and complete required forms in accordance with Board of Education policy and administrative guidelines. Promptly report delays and mechanical failures to preventative maintenance person(s) and/or transportation supervisor. Maintain daily pre-trip sheet regarding the safety, operation, and overall condition of the bus. Meet or exceed physical qualifications. Meet or exceed OACC 3301-83-10 of the personnel training program. Perform other related duties as assigned by the transportation supervisor and abide by all transportation management policies under the Ohio Administrative Code, 3301-83-08. Comply with annual driver record check with no more than (6) six points within the last twenty-four (24) months as verified by an abstract obtained through the Bureau of Motor Vehicles.

Requirements to be on file before a successful applicant can begin work include favorable state (BCII) and federal (FBI) background checks. A new report will be required every (6) six years thereafter as a school bus driver. Valid Ohio driver's license and hold a valid Class B CDL, with passenger (P) and school bus (S) endorsements. Negative pre-employment drug screen; must comply with random testing thereafter. Successfully pass the T-8 physical required for school bus drivers. Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the Board of Education policy on the evaluation of classified personnel. Employees must follow all board policies, all state, and federal laws, and adhere to the Ohio Code of Ethics set up by the Ohio Department of Education. Subject to all applicable laws, essential job functions of the position include the employee being punctual and capable of completing all of the duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. Must complete Vector/SafeSchools courses as assigned by the administration.