Bus Driver

Job Title

Provide courteous, orderly, punctual, and safe transportation to students in assigned vehicles along prescribed routes to and from designated buildings

Qualifications:

Be at least 21 years of age with a minimum of two years driving experience.

Have passed a satisfactory criminal background check. A new report is required every 6 years with driver re-certification.

Have a negative pre-employment drug test.

Be physically qualified by passing the Physicians T8 Form.

Pass semi-annual driver record checks through the Ohio Department of Education.

Obtain a CDL (Commercial Driver's License) with at least a Class B classification with a School Bus and Passenger Endorsement.

Successfully complete pre-service and in-service trainings.

Participate in drug and alcohol testing as mandated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).

Supervises:

Students and/or areas assigned by the Transportation Supervisor.

Responsibilities:

Must be insurable by the District's fleet insurance carrier.

Must be able to maneuver and handle equipment when needed, such as step ladder to clean outside mirrors/glass, general maintenance items (i.e., oil cans), power washer, safety equipment, cell phone, fueling equipment, etc.

Comply with all rules, laws, and regulations - transportation, safety, and other - as prescribed by the State of Ohio and the Plain Local School District.

Attend State, County, and District meetings as required.

Make daily bus inspection each morning/afternoon as required by State law.

Report in writing mechanical defects, malfunctions, etc. to the Mechanics.

Clean interior of bus, outside mirrors/glass areas daily after all trips.

Maintain discipline on the bus and report misconduct to the Building Principal at the end of the runs; meet with Principal to discuss student misconduct.

Remain on bus while students are loading and unloading.

Make all required reports, oral or written, of accidents, student misconduct, bus deficiencies, time cards, absentee reports, passenger lists, etc.

Report to work every day at the assigned time.

Provide a communication link between parents, students, and school.

Meet with parents and administrators as required.

Deal with occasional exposure to blood and bodily fluids.

Deal with students in a friendly manner, even the occasional unruly student.

Occasional operation of a bus in inclement weather conditions.

Comply with all Plain Local Board of Education policies and procedures.

Perform other duties as directed.