Bus Driver

Plain Local School District•Canton, OH

About The Position

The Bus Driver provides courteous, orderly, punctual, and safe transportation for students in assigned vehicles along prescribed routes to and from designated buildings. The role supervises assigned students and areas, maintains bus discipline, communicates with parents and school staff, and follows transportation, safety, and other applicable laws, regulations, and district policies. The driver performs daily inspections and cleaning, reports vehicle defects and incidents, and completes required documentation. The position may involve occasional exposure to blood and bodily fluids, interaction with unruly students, and operating a bus in inclement weather.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Have a minimum of two years of driving experience.
Pass a satisfactory criminal background check; a new report is required every six years with driver recertification.
Pass 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 Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with at least a Class B classification and School Bus and Passenger Endorsements.
Successfully complete pre-service and in-service training.
Participate in drug and alcohol testing as mandated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
Be insurable by the District’s fleet insurance carrier.
Be able to maneuver and handle equipment as needed, including a step ladder, general maintenance items, power washer, safety equipment, cell phone, and fueling equipment.
Deal with occasional exposure to blood and bodily fluids, occasional unruly students, and occasional operation of a bus in inclement weather.

Responsibilities

Transport students safely and punctually along prescribed routes to and from designated buildings.
Supervise assigned students and areas and maintain discipline on the bus.
Report student misconduct to the Building Principal after runs and meet with the Principal to discuss it.
Remain on the bus while students are loading and unloading.
Perform required daily bus inspections each morning and afternoon.
Report mechanical defects and malfunctions in writing to the Mechanics.
Clean the interior of the bus and outside mirrors and glass daily after all trips.
Comply with transportation, safety, and other rules, laws, and regulations prescribed by the State of Ohio and Plain Local School District.
Attend State, County, and District meetings as required.
Complete required oral and written reports, including reports of accidents, student misconduct, bus deficiencies, time cards, absentee reports, and passenger lists.
Report to work at the assigned time every day.
Provide a communication link between parents, students, and the school.
Meet with parents and administrators as required.
Perform other duties as directed.