Bus Driver (Vehicle Operator 2)

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

4d • $22 • Onsite

About The Position

The Bus Driver provides safe transportation for students and staff at the Ohio Deaf & Blind Education Services Agency. The role requires careful operation of a passenger bus, adherence to scheduled routes and designated stops, and compliance with pupil transportation regulations and the School Bus Driver Handbook. The driver monitors vehicle and accessory safety, maintains route and passenger records, reports incidents and maintenance needs, and teaches riders about safety and appropriate use of restraints.

Additional duties include cleaning and servicing the bus, maintaining transportation depot cleanliness when needed, and assisting the maintenance department with labor and custodial work. The position may require lifting and moving objects or children weighing up to 100 pounds, participation in meetings and in-service programs outside traditional work hours, and travel throughout Ohio and out of state. Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with flexibility based on operational needs; Friday, Saturday, and Sunday availability may be required as needed.

Requirements

• Formal education in arithmetic covering addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, and the ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Three months of training or experience operating a passenger bus or van.
• A valid Commercial Driver License with the appropriate endorsement for the size and type of motorized equipment operated, as regulated by Sections 4506.01 and 4506.12 of the Ohio Revised Code, or the equivalent of the stated minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Transport students and staff with the greatest 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 and properly, following operating procedures, State Board of Education pupil transportation regulations, and the School Bus Driver Handbook.
• Drive at a safe speed and never exceed posted speed limits.
• Keep a copy of the route schedule in the vehicle and record required route times, stops, arrival times, and odometer readings.
• Operate the vehicle according to the route schedule and designated stops.
• Inspect and monitor vehicle accessories and safety and operational conditions, and assign buses daily.
• Submit required reports regarding vehicle condition, route time and mileage, passenger rosters, maintenance needs, timekeeping, and abnormal occurrences.
• Participate in mandated meetings and in-service programs as required, including during non-traditional workdays and hours.
• Lift and move heavy or bulky objects or children weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Clean bus windows and interiors daily; wash the exterior, fuel the vehicle, and provide minor vehicle service.
• Maintain transportation depot cleanliness when necessary.
• Assist the maintenance department with labor and custodial duties, including snow shoveling, grounds work, hauling trash, moving furniture, setting up furnishings, and cleaning floors, windows, and walls.

Benefits

• Medical coverage.
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period.
• Paid vacation, personal, and sick leave, plus 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, and optional deferred compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed