Bus Driver

Kirtland Local School District; Kirtland (OH); On-site; USD 31,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Kirtland Local School District is seeking a school bus driver to join its transportation team. The position offers an hourly rate with routes in the district, including AM and PM shifts, and requires a valid CDL with a school bus endorsement and a clean driving record.

The successful candidate will meet state requirements, complete pre-employment training, and pass background checks. The district emphasizes safety, reliability, and punctual attendance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CDL with school bus endorsement and good driving record.
• School bus driver certificate signed by the Superintendent.
• Pre-employment driver training and bus driver education completed.
• Legal age as defined by the Ohio Revised Code.
• Physically qualified per the Ohio Revised Code.
• Annual driver records check per Ohio Revised Code (Rule: 3301-83-07).
• Clear record as determined by BCII and FBI.
• Subject to random drug testing.

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDL with school bus endorsement

School bus driver certificate signed by Superintendent

Pre-employment driver training completion

Legal age per Ohio Revised Code

Physically qualified per Ohio Revised Code

Annual driver records check (OH RC 3301-83-07)

Clear record per BCII & FBI

Random drug testing

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Kirtland Local School District

• Position Type: Student Support Services/ School Bus Driver
• Date Posted: 8/30/2026
• Location: Transportation
• Date Available: 09/14/2026

The Kirtland Board of Education has discretion, in its sole judgment, to place drivers on the salary schedule in accordance with the driver's prior school bus driving experience.

Hourly rate: $22.82 to $28.02 an hour

A.M. Route - minimum of two (2) hours
P.M. Route - minimum of two (2) hours

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with a school bus endorsement and evidence of a good driving record.
• Hold a school bus driver certificate signed by the Superintendent.
• Satisfactory completion of pre-employment driver's training program, basic and advanced bus driver's education programs.
• Attainment of legal age as defined in the current Ohio Revised Code.
• Physically qualified as defined in the current Ohio Revised Code.
• An annual driver's records check as defined in the current Ohio Revised Code (Rule: 3301-83-07 ).
• Evidence of a clear record as determined by the Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation (BCII) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
• Subject to random drug testing.

Physical and Mental Abilities Required:

• Ability to lift, carry, or move equipment or supplies weighing up to fifty pounds.
• Ability to travel freely between throughout the district's buildings.
• Ability to occasionally work with young children in activities that may require stooping, kneeling, and crouching.
• Ability to climb and work from a step stool, ladder, lift platform, or other equipment that requires balancing skills.
• Ability to organize and complete tasks efficiently without supervision.
• Ability to be punctual and maintain a good attendance record.
• Ability to identify and express maintenance concerns to appropriate district staff.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to maintain a tactful disposition in dealing with administrators, staff, students, parents, and the public.

The Kirtland Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability. Employees are required to comply with the statutory responsibilities cited in the Ohio Revised Code, the rules and regulations of the Ohio Department of Education, all local and Federal mandates. Salary, fringe benefits, and other working conditions may be subject, in part, to negotiated agreements between The Kirtland Board of Education and the Kirtland Education Association or Kirtland OAPSE Local 366. Employees are required to follow instructions and perform their duties under the supervision of the Superintendent and/or his or her designee, as authorized by the Kirtland Board of Education. This job description does not imply that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed. This job description is subject to change in response to funding variables, emerging technologies, improved operating procedures, productivity factors, and unforeseen events.

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