Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
As needed basis - $18.25/hr
SUB BUS DRIVERS
RESPONSIBLE TO: Superintendent
JOB GOALS: To provide for the safe, efficient, and courteous transportation of students.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Meet all requirements of the Ohio Pupil Transportation Laws and Regulations, State Laws, and District Board of Education Policy.
- Be at least 18 years of age and hold a high school diploma or equivalent diploma and two years driving experience.
- Hold a current Commercial Driver's License as required by Ohio.
- Documentation of a clear criminal record.
- Successfully pass an annual physical exam as required by the State of Ohio.
- Satisfactory pre-employment and ongoing random drug tests results.
- Have on file, in the superintendent's office, a copy of the driver’s abstract. (semi-annually).
- Have successfully completed the course on transportation laws and regulations as established by the State of Ohio and the Ohio Department of Education.
- Ability to assist students with disabilities (e.g., mobility, transferring, positioning, etc.).
- Ability to cope with stressful traffic, weather conditions, and passenger distractions.
- Physical ability to perform all aspects of the driver responsibilities.
- Meets all mandated health requirements.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- It is the responsibility of the bus driver to report for work, allowing enough “prep-time" (a minimum of 15 minutes) prior to departure to assure all requirements and responsibilities have been completed for safe transportation.
- It is the responsibility of the school bus driver to complete and hand-in a daily pre-trip and post-trip inspection forms after returning to storage. It is the responsibility of the Superintendent to provide each driver with all inspection forms, which include the School Bus Driver’s Daily Pre-Trip and Post-Trip Inspection forms.
- Follow all administrative regulations, policies and procedures as established by the Ohio Department of Transportation and the Board of Education.
- Operate school buses and/or other district vehicles within the limits of the law.
- Fuel the vehicle as required by operational regulations. No fueling with occupants on bus.
- Check bus condition and seats following each run/trip.
- Report all mechanical defects to the Superintendent. Request repairs using the daily inspection form.
- Observe all safety regulations for school buses.
- Transport only authorized students to and from board approved bus stops and routes.
- Maintain a punctual route schedule.
- Report all accidents and complete all required reports.
- Maintain discipline when students are on the bus, report disruptive students to the proper school authorities on proper forms.
- Attend yearly four hour mandatory in-service, all safety workshops and meetings as required.
- Maintain a clean bus.
- Drivers will remain on the bus at any time there are students on board (exc. wheel chair).
- Work with parents, colleagues, and other school employees to problem solve special needs situations as well as the general operation of the transportation system.
- Demonstrates maturity and the ability to work with students and their families.
- It is the driver's responsibility to notify Superintendent of any traffic violation he/she should incur immediately. This includes any violation with a school bus or personal vehicle.
- Check wheelchair lift operation, if applicable.
- Plug assigned bus into electric outlet in cold weather, unplug before departing.
- All Classified employees are encouraged to attend up to four (4) inservice or orientation meetings annually on a voluntary basis.
- Able to change work assignment from school to school, when so designated by the supervisor.
- Maintain current knowledge of Emergency Evacuation procedures.
Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated annually by the Superintendent or designee according to Board approved evaluation instrument.