Intermittent Bus Driver (Vehicle Operator 2) - copy

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

6d • $22 • Onsite

About The Position

The Intermittent Bus Driver provides safe transportation for students and staff at the Ohio Deaf & Blind Education Services. The role requires operating the vehicle according to designated routes, schedules, stops, and applicable pupil transportation regulations; monitoring vehicle safety and operational condition; maintaining required route and vehicle records; and reporting incidents and maintenance needs. The driver also supports vehicle and depot cleanliness, fueling and minor vehicle service, and maintenance and custodial work as assigned. The position may involve travel within Ohio and out of state, and availability on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays as needed.

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 Sections 4506.01 and 4506.12 of the Ohio Revised Code, or equivalent qualifications.
• Availability for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday work as needed.
• Ability to travel within Ohio and out of state.
• Ability to lift and move heavy or bulky objects or children weighing up to 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Exercise care while transporting school children and take reasonable precautions to protect students, employees, equipment, and property.
• Report student injuries, accidents, illnesses, and discipline problems promptly to the appropriate authority.
• Wear a seat belt while driving, instruct students about rider safety, and ensure passengers use appropriate restraints or seat belts.
• Operate vehicle lifts safely and according to operating procedures, State Board of Education pupil transportation regulations, and the School Bus Driver Handbook.
• Drive at a safe speed and not exceed posted speed limits.
• Keep route schedules and required route information in the vehicle, including departure and arrival times, pickup points, and odometer readings.
• Operate the vehicle according to the route schedule and designated stops.
• Inspect and monitor vehicle accessories and safety and operational condition, and assign buses daily.
• Submit required reports on vehicle condition, route time and mileage, passenger rosters, maintenance needs, timekeeping, and abnormal occurrences.
• Participate in mandated meetings and in-service programs during traditional or non-traditional workdays and hours as required.
• Lift and move heavy or bulky objects or children weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Clean bus windows and interior daily; wash the exterior, fuel vehicles, and provide minor vehicle service.
• Maintain the general cleanliness of transportation depots when necessary.
• Perform labor and custodial duties for the maintenance department, including snow shoveling, loading and unloading trucks, mowing, hauling trash, moving furniture, setting up event furniture and platforms, and cleaning floors, windows, and walls.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave, and 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: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed