Bus Driver

School Bus Driver

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Definition

Under general supervision of the transportation supervisor, is responsible for safely operating a school bus to transport students to and from school; performs related duties as required.

Typical Duties

• Performs pre-trip inspections of the bus at the beginning of each day and post trips at the end of each shift.
• Monitors and maintains proper student behavior while students are on the bus.
• Meets with school personnel, parents, and students regarding student discipline situations;
• Picks up and discharges students at assigned stops per bided route sheet
• Reports to the transportation supervisor traffic conditions that may be a safety hazard for the bus or students;
• Communicates with the transportation office and other drivers by two-way radio;
• Trains students in emergency procedures and conducts emergency drills;
• Reports mechanical problems to the mechanic;
• Empties trash, sweeps and washes windows and mirrors on the bus;
• Drives field trips as bid or assigned;
• Completes pre-trip inspection sheets, report of violation of school bus red light sheets, route sheets, route books, incident reports, left/right turn sheets and other reports as necessary and/or required by the transportation supervisor.
• May secure preschool and handicapped students on the bus;
• May operate a lift device to load and unload students in wheelchairs;
• May train new personnel in school bus operation.
• Attend and/or complete all required training, pre-service, route bid and in-service as directed by the transportation supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience as a licensed motor vehicle operator;
• Possession of a valid Ohio Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class B with School Bus Passenger (SP) endorsement;
• Passage of the annual physical and drug testing requirements mandated by the state of Ohio;
• Meet all standards required by the Ohio Department of Education and the State of Ohio.
• A good driving record

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Desired

Thorough knowledge of the Ohio Pupil Transportation and Safety Rules and Procedures; thorough knowledge of the Ohio Motor Vehicle laws and Ohio Commercial Driver's License Standards; considerable knowledge of the daily pre-trip and maintenance procedures for school buses; considerable skill in the operation of school buses; ability to enforce pupil safety procedures; ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with students of all ages and disabilities, administrators, teachers, parents, coworkers and the general public; ability to interact with others in stressful situations; ability to understand oral and written communications; ability to recognize bus operating problems; ability to read and understand written directions and street maps; ability to maintain written records and write reports.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Medical insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Retirement