Bus Driver

Transportation Department; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Plain Local School District Transportation Department in Canton, Ohio, seeks a reliable Bus Driver to transport students along assigned routes, ensuring safety and punctuality.

The role requires CDL Class B with School Bus Endorsement, background checks, and compliance with FMCSA regulations. Immediate starting date and full-time schedule are offered with competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Be at least 21 years of age with a minimum of two years driving experience.
• Have passed a satisfactory criminal background check.
• A new report is required every 6 years with driver re-certification.
• Have 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 CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) with at least a Class B classification with a School Bus and Passenger Endorsement.
• Successfully complete pre-service and in-service trainings.
• Participate in drug and alcohol testing as mandated by the FMCSA.

Responsibilities

• Provide courteous, orderly, punctual, and safe transportation to students.
• Maintain discipline on the bus and report misconduct to the Building Principal.
• Attend State, County, and District meetings as required.
• Make daily bus inspection each morning/afternoon as required by State law.
• Report in writing mechanical defects, malfunctions, etc. to the Mechanics.
• Clean interior of bus, outside mirrors/glass areas daily after all trips.
• Remain on bus while students are loading and unloading.
• Make all required reports, oral or written, of accidents, student misconduct, bus deficiencies, time cards, absentee reports, passenger lists, etc.

Skills

CDL required

School Bus Endorsement

Background check

Drug test

FMCSA testing

Driver discipline

Education

CDL Class B with School Bus Endorsement

Job description

Bus Driver

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Job Details

Job ID: 5962243

Application Deadline: Oct 24, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 16, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS:

Be at least 21 years of age with a minimum of two years driving experience.

( OAC 3301-83-06 )

Have passed a satisfactory criminal background check

A new report is required every 6 years with driver re-certification.

Have 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 CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) with at least a Class B classification with a School Bus and Passenger Endorsement.

Successfully complete pre-service and in-service trainings

Participate in drug and alcohol testing as mandated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)

SUPERVISES:

Students and/or areas assigned by the Transportation Supervisor

JOB GOAL:

Provide courteous, orderly, punctual, and safe transportation to students in assigned vehiclesalong prescribed routes to and from designated buildings

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Classified Personnel

PERFORMANCE

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Must be insurable by the District’s fleet insurance carrier

Must be able to maneuver and handle equipment when needed, such as step ladder to clean outside mirrors/glass, general maintenance items (i.e., oil cans), power washer, safety equipment, cell phone, fueling equipment, etc.

Comply with all rules, laws, and regulations - transportation, safety, and other- as prescribed by the State of Ohio and the Plain Local School District

Attend State, County, and District meetings as required

Make daily bus inspection each morning/afternoon as required by State law

Report in writing mechanical defects, malfunctions, etc. to the Mechanics

Clean interior of bus, outside mirrors/glass areas daily after all trips

Maintain discipline on the bus and report misconduct to the Building Principal at the end of the runs; meet with Principal to discuss student misconduct

Remain on bus while students are loading and unloading

Make all required reports, oral or written, of accidents, student misconduct, bus deficiencies, time cards, absentee reports, passenger lists, etc.

Report to work every day at the assigned time

Provide a communication link between parents, students, and school

Meet with parents and administrators as required

Deal with occasional exposure to blood and bodily fluids

Deal with students in a friendly manner, even the occasional unruly student

Occasional operation of a bus in inclement weather conditions

Comply with all Plain Local Board of Education policies and procedures

Perform other duties as directed

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $21.56 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Brent May
• 901 44th St NW
• Canton, Ohio 44709
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]