Bus Driver

Dublin City Schools; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 2,892,960 - 3,168,480; Full time

Job summary

Dublin City Schools is seeking a dependable Bus Driver to provide safe, punctual transportation for students. The role requires a clean driving record, adherence to district policies, and ability to manage students during pickup and drop-off.

You must be at least 21, hold a Class B-SP CDL, and have a high school diploma or equivalent. Substitute status is available during the training process; wage is $21.23 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 21+ years old with 2+ years driving experience.
• Meets physical, mental and moral requirements per Ohio rules.
• Physically qualified per Ohio Administrative Code 3301-83-07.
• Ohio School Bus Driver’s license, Class B-SP endorsement.
• Excellent communication and professional interaction abilities.
• Neat and clean appearance.
• Able to lift and assist students with special needs when necessary.
• All drivers subject to Federal CDL Drug and Alcohol laws.

Responsibilities

• Obeys all traffic laws.
• Maintains discipline and order with students on the bus and at stops.
• Keeps bus clean and fueled.
• Maintains assigned schedule.
• Completes daily pre- and post-trip inspections and documents.
• Transports students safely at all times.
• Notifies Coordinator of Transportation of issues like mechanical failure or lateness.
• Discharges students only at authorized stops.
• Leads in a professional manner during trips and school events.
• Reports accidents promptly and completes required reports.
• Develops and maintains clear route sheets for sub use.
• Attends mandatory departmental in-service meetings.

Skills

Excellent communication

Professional demeanor

Physical fitness

Lifting ability

CDL Class B-SP license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Ohio CDL/Class B-SP endorsement

Job description

Bus Driver

Job Status: FLSA Overtime Eligible

Reports to: Coordinator of Transportation

Department: Business Operations - Transportation

Position Summary: To provide safe and efficient transportation so that students may enjoy the fullest possible advantage from the district’s curriculum and extra curricular program.

Job Qualifications

• A high school diploma or training and experience that are considered equivalent.
• At least 21 years of age with a minimum of two years of driving experience.
• Meets all the physical, mental and moral requirements established by federal rule, state laws and Chapter 3301-83 of Ohio Administrative Code.
• Being physically qualified (Rule 3301-83-07 of Ohio Administrative Code).
• Ohio School Bus Driver’s license, Class B-SP Endorsement Commercial Driver’s License.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact in a professional manner.
• Appropriately dressed, neat and clean appearance.
• Physical capability of appropriately lifting and managing preschool and students with special needs when necessary.
• All drivers once employed are subject to the Federal Commercial Driver License Drug and Alcohol laws, including random, reasonable suspicion and post accident testing.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.

Essential Duties

• Obeys all traffic laws.
• Copes with stressful situations.
• Observes all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
• Maintains discipline and order with students while on the bus and at their bus stops.
• Uses department discipline ladder to report discipline issues to proper authority.
• Reports undisciplined students to the proper authority.
• Keeps assigned bus clean and fueled.
• Strives to maintain assigned schedule.
• Performs complete daily pre and post trip inspections of assigned vehicle(s) including completion of appropriate documentation.
• Transports students while driving in a safe manner at all times.
• Notifies the Coordinator of Transportation in case of mechanical failure, tardiness, or absenteeism by the designated time.
• Discharges students only at authorized stops.
• Exercises responsible leadership when on out-of-district school trips.
• Transports only authorized students, coaches, teachers and chaperones.
• Reports all accidents as soon as practical and completes required reports.
• Ensures that regulations for student bus responsibilities are followed.
• Develops and maintains accurate LEFT/RIGHT and/or route sheets that are clear for sub use.
• Conducts appropriate school bus evacuation and safety training.
• Attends all mandatory departmental in-service meetings.
• Complies with all Federal, state and local laws and regulations for the storage, use and disposal of trash, rubbish, waste and hazardous material [OSHA].
• Complies with all Federal, state and local laws and regulations for the maintenance, repair and operation of equipment and machines [OSHA].
• Ensures the safety of student.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative professional relationships.
• Exhibits professional behavior, emotional stability, and sound judgement.
• Maintains confidentiality and respect for confidential information at all times.
• Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.

Terms of Employment

Substitute status through training process.

Salary

$21.23/HR.

The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the education, experience, skill and ability levels typically needed to successfully perform the essential duties contained in this job description. The qualifications should not be viewed as individual absolute standards, but considered holistically with other position-related criteria.

The Dublin City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other status protected by law.