Bus Driver (Vehicle Operator 2)
About The Position
The Bus Driver transports students and staff while prioritizing passenger safety and complying with State Board of Education pupil transportation regulations, established routes, and the School Bus Driver Handbook. The role includes inspecting and monitoring vehicle condition and accessories, assigning buses daily, maintaining route and passenger records, and submitting reports on vehicle condition, mileage, maintenance needs, timekeeping, and unusual events. The position also involves keeping the bus clean, washing its exterior, fueling it, and providing minor vehicle service. The driver may assist the maintenance department with labor and custodial duties, including groundskeeping, moving materials and furniture, and cleaning facilities. The role requires travel within Ohio and out of state, with availability on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays as needed. Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with flexibility based on operational needs.
Requirements
- Formal education in arithmetic, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, and the ability to read, write, and speak English.
- Three months of training or three months of experience operating a passenger bus or van.
- Valid Commercial Driver License with the appropriate endorsement for the size and type of motorized equipment operated, as regulated by Ohio Revised Code Sections 4506.01 and 4506.12.
- Ability to lift and move heavy or bulky objects or children weighing up to 100 pounds.
- Availability for out-of-state travel and travel throughout Ohio, and Friday, Saturday, and Sunday availability as needed.
Responsibilities
- Transport students and staff with care and take reasonable precautions to protect passengers, employees, equipment, and property.
- Report student injuries, accidents, illnesses, and discipline problems to the appropriate authority promptly.
- Wear a seat belt while driving, instruct student riders on safety, and ensure passengers use appropriate restraints or seat belts.
- Operate vehicle lifts safely according to operating procedures and applicable pupil transportation regulations.
- Drive at a safe speed within posted limits and follow the assigned route schedule and designated stops.
- Keep route schedules and required information in the vehicle, including route times and odometer readings.
- Inspect, verify, and monitor vehicle accessories and overall operational safety; assign buses daily.
- Submit required reports on vehicle condition, route time and mileage, passenger rosters, maintenance needs, timekeeping, and abnormal occurrences.
- Attend mandated meetings and in-service programs as required, including those held outside traditional workdays or hours.
- Lift and move heavy or bulky objects or children weighing up to 100 pounds.
- Clean bus windows and interior daily; wash the exterior, fuel the bus, and provide minor vehicle service.
- Maintain transportation depots as needed.
- Assist the maintenance department with labor and custodial work, including shoveling snow, loading and unloading trucks, mowing, cutting weeds, hauling trash, moving furniture, setting up furnishings and platforms, and cleaning facilities.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after the eligibility period
- Paid vacation, personal, and sick leave
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave
- Education and development opportunities, including employee development funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS
- Optional deferred compensation through Ohio Deferred Compensation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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