School Bus Driver

City of Dayton • Dayton, OH

20d • Onsite

About The Position

Operates a school bus to safely and efficiently transport students, including students with disabilities, to and from school. Performs and records daily safety checks, reports defective equipment for timely repair, conducts emergency and evacuation drills, completes incident reports, and reports violations of state school bus law as required. Maintains effective control of student groups so their behavior does not distract from safe driving. Communicates with the dispatcher and supervisor using a two-way radio transmitter.

The position requires at least four years of experience operating over-the-road motorized vehicles, age 21 or older, and a valid Ohio Class B or higher Commercial Driver's License with School Bus and Passenger endorsements and no air-brake restriction by the examination date. The applicant must be insurable by the Board of Education's insurance carrier, able to lift 50 pounds, and able to pass an annual Ohio Department of Education physical. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legally authorized to work in the United States and must pass the required state and federal criminal background investigation.

The examination is scheduled for the week of November 16, 2026, at the Civil Service Board Office in Dayton, Ohio. Certified candidates will receive specific examination details by email. Examination dates and times may change. A job-related medical examination, drug screen, police background investigation, and documentary evidence of employment authorization and identity may be required before final appointment. The announcement also describes military credit for qualifying open competitive applicants and promotional credit for current Dayton Public Schools employees.

Requirements

• At least four years of experience operating over-the-road motorized vehicles, such as cars, trucks, buses, or SUVs, for personal or job-related use.
• At least 21 years of age.
• A valid Ohio Class B or higher Commercial Driver's License with School Bus and Passenger endorsements and no air-brake restriction at the time of examination.
• Must be insurable by the Board of Education's insurance carrier; disqualifying factors include DUI and more than six driving-record points in the past three years.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Must pass an annual Ohio Department of Education physical.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or have the legal right to work in the United States at the time of application.
• Must pass the Federal and State Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation report in accordance with Section 3301-83-06 of the Ohio Administrative Code.
• Final appointment may require passing a job-related medical examination, drug screen, and/or police background investigation, and providing documentary evidence of employment authorization and identity.
• Applicants must provide all necessary employment dates, experience, training, and other required information for application consideration and examination admission.

Responsibilities

• Operate a school bus to transport students, including students with disabilities, safely and efficiently to and from school.
• Perform and record daily safety checks of the bus and its components, including tires, lights, fuel, oil, and windshield wipers.
• Report defective equipment promptly for repair.
• Conduct emergency and evacuation drills.
• Complete incident reports and report violations of state school bus law as required.
• Maintain effective control over groups of children or young adult students to prevent behavior from distracting safe driving.
• Communicate with the dispatcher and supervisor using a two-way radio transmitter.

What This Job Offers

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