Substitute/On-Call Bus Driver

Ohio Department of Education • Reynoldsburg, OH

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About The Position

The On Call Sub School Bus Driver is responsible for safely operating a school bus to transport students to and from school under the general supervision of the Transportation Supervisor. This role includes performing related duties as required, ensuring the safety and well-being of students during transport.

Requirements

• Must have knowledge of the district, ability to read a street map and follow written and/or printed directions on unfamiliar routes.
• Must have a flexible schedule and be willing to come in to work with late or little notice.
• Five (5) years of experience as a licensed motor vehicle operator.
• Possession of a valid Ohio Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class B with School Bus Passenger (SP).
• Passage of the annual physical and drug testing requirements mandated by the state of Ohio.
• Meet all standards required by the Ohio Department of Education and the State of Ohio.
• A good driving record - no more than four (4) points in the most recent three (3) years as demonstrated by a State of Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles record abstract.

Nice To Haves

• Thorough knowledge of the Ohio Pupil Transportation and Safety Rules and Procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of the Ohio Motor Vehicle laws and Ohio Commercial Driver's License Standards.
• Considerable knowledge of the daily pre-trip and maintenance procedures for school buses.
• Considerable skill in the operation of school buses; ability to enforce pupil safety procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with students of all ages and disabilities, administrators, teachers, parents, coworkers, and the general public.
• Ability to interact with others in stressful situations; ability to understand oral and written communications.
• Ability to recognize bus operating problems.
• Ability to read and understand written directions and street maps.
• Ability to maintain written records and write reports.

Responsibilities

• Performs pre-trip inspections of the bus at the beginning of each day and post-trip inspections at the end of each shift.
• Monitors and maintains proper student behavior while students are on the bus.
• Picks up and discharges students at assigned stops per the route sheet/book provided by full-time driver and/or Transportation Supervisor.
• Reports to the Transportation Supervisor traffic conditions that may be a safety hazard for the bus or students.
• Communicates with the transportation office and other drivers by two-way radio.
• Trains students in emergency procedures and conducts emergency drills.
• Reports mechanical problems to the mechanic.
• Empties trash, sweeps, and washes windows and mirrors on the bus.
• Drives field trips as requested if not filled by full-time or relief driver.
• Completes pre-trip inspection sheets, report of violation of school bus red light sheet, incident reports, left/right turn sheets, and other reports as necessary.
• May secure preschool and handicapped students on the bus.
• May operate a lift device to load and unload students in wheelchairs.
• Attends and/or completes all required training, pre-service, in-service as directed by the Transportation Supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees