2025-2026 Bus Drivers

Licking Heights School District•Pataskala, OH

About The Position

POSITION: BUS DRIVER RESPONSIBLE TO: TRANSPORTATION SUPERVISOR JOB GOAL: To provide safe and efficient transportation QUALIFICATIONS: Appropriate state of Ohio certification/license State of Ohio Class B commercial driver’s license with S and P endorsements High school diploma or equivalent required Required to lift, carry, push and pull various supplies and/or equipment up to a maximum of 50 pounds daily Willing to help instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board Of Education may find appropriate PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Observes all mandatory safety regulations, including daily fuel log and pre-trip prior leaving school grounds, and obeys all traffic laws. 2. Notifies mechanic immediately in case of mechanical failure. 3. Maintains an up-to-date seating chart as required by law. 4. Reports all accidents and follows the Accident Protocol. The accident report must be completed and submitted to the Transportation Supervisor immediately upon return to the transportation department. 5. Maintains discipline when students are on bus. 6. Reports discipline problems to appropriate building principal/Transportation Supervisor. 7. Keeps assigned bus clean daily on the interior. The exterior should be washed monthly as weather permits. Bus must be cleaned thoroughly on the last day of school. 8. Keeps to assigned schedule. 9. Transports only authorized students, including any prearranged changes, and discharges students only at authorized stops. Drivers may need to transport additional students on an emergency basis. 10. Exercises responsible judgment at all times. 11. Follows all regulations against smoking and eating on the bus. 12. Notifies the Transportation Supervisor when lateness or absence from work is necessary. 13. Completes required daily/monthly reports and submits them to the Transportation Supervisor. 14. Promotes a cooperative and professional attitude among all colleagues. 15. Performs such other duties as directed by the Transportation Supervisor. 16. Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students. 17. Maintains a positive and courteous attitude when dealing with parents and other community members. 18. Participates in in-service training programs as required by law. WORK ENVIRONMENT CHARACTERISTIC CONDITIONS: The work environment characteristics, described here, are not listed in order of importance, and are representative of those an employee encounters while completing the duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the responsibilities. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.

Requirements

Appropriate state of Ohio certification/license
State of Ohio Class B commercial driver’s license with S and P endorsements
High school diploma or equivalent required
Required to lift, carry, push and pull various supplies and/or equipment up to a maximum of 50 pounds daily
Willing to help instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values

Responsibilities

Observes all mandatory safety regulations, including daily fuel log and pre-trip prior leaving school grounds, and obeys all traffic laws.
Notifies mechanic immediately in case of mechanical failure.
Maintains an up-to-date seating chart as required by law.
Reports all accidents and follows the Accident Protocol.
The accident report must be completed and submitted to the Transportation Supervisor immediately upon return to the transportation department.
Maintains discipline when students are on bus.
Reports discipline problems to appropriate building principal/Transportation Supervisor.
Keeps assigned bus clean daily on the interior.
The exterior should be washed monthly as weather permits.
Bus must be cleaned thoroughly on the last day of school.
Keeps to assigned schedule.
Transports only authorized students, including any prearranged changes, and discharges students only at authorized stops.
Drivers may need to transport additional students on an emergency basis.
Exercises responsible judgment at all times.
Follows all regulations against smoking and eating on the bus.
Notifies the Transportation Supervisor when lateness or absence from work is necessary.
Completes required daily/monthly reports and submits them to the Transportation Supervisor.
Promotes a cooperative and professional attitude among all colleagues.
Performs such other duties as directed by the Transportation Supervisor.
Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students.
Maintains a positive and courteous attitude when dealing with parents and other community members.
Participates in in-service training programs as required by law.