Bus Driver

Breckenridge Independent School District 846; Lucasville (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A local school district is seeking a qualified School Bus Driver to ensure the safe transportation of students. Responsibilities include driving designated routes, conducting safety inspections, maintaining order among students, and communicating effectively with staff and parents. A current Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with School Bus endorsement is required. The ideal candidate will also have a high school diploma or equivalent. This position is critical for supporting student safety during transportation.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of all traffic laws, regulations, and road signs.
• Current Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with School Bus endorsement.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely drives a school bus on designated routes.
• Transports students to/from school and events.
• Inspects assigned bus daily for safety.
• Maintains order among transported students.
• Communicates effectively with parents and staff.

Skills

Knowledge of traffic laws

Manual dexterity

Effective communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Time management skills

Ability to maintain composure under pressure

Ability to work with others

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDL with School Bus endorsement

Tools

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Job description

Title: School Bus Driver (RegularRoutes and Substitute Positions)

Position Purpose

Under the general direction of the Transportation Supervisor, to ensure the safe transportation of students, staff, and others to and from school, extracurricular events, and field trips.

Essential Functions

• Safely drives a school bus on days when school is in session over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, loading and unloading students at designated locations.
• Transports students, teachers and others on school field or activity trips.
• Inspects assigned bus on a daily basis prior to transporting of passengers to ensure that bus is in good, clean and safe working order.
• Cleans and refuels bus as needed.
• Reports all mechanical deficiencies, traffic violations, or accidents, promptly.
• Maintains order and discipline in an effective and courteous manner among students being transported in accordance with district policies and procedures; reports any incidents involving student discipline.
• Communicates with parents and staff regarding problems and/or issues related to transportation.
• Follows procedures to ensure that no child is left alone on bus without adult supervision at any time, and that all children have departed bus at the end of all bus routes (morning, evening and during field trips or other special trips).
• Prepares aides and children for bus drills and ensures bus evacuation drills are held as required. In case of accidents/emergencies, evacuates children according to practiced procedures, ensures that medical emergency procedures are followed.
• Renews health cards and bus license, takes random drug tests.
• Attends and participates in defensive driving courses, trainings, and other meetings regarding transportation.

Additional Duties

• Performs other related tasks as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of all traffic laws, regulations, road signs and related information.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate the bus, conduct pre-trip inspections, and clean the bus.
• Visual and auditory acuity within professionally determined normal ranges, with correction if needed.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective organizational, problem solving, and time management skills.
• Ability to learn and comprehend information from procedures manuals and other materials. Ability to comprehend and follow traffic signs required.
• Ability to maintain composure and perform responsibilities under pressure and in cases of accidents or other emergencies.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Qualifications Profile

License

• Current Commercial Driver's License (CDL), with School Bus endorsement.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Compensation

See the schedule on our website under employment opportunities/master agreements.

ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT THE TRANSPORTATION SUPERVISOR @ 218-643-5013

Postings current as of 1/10/2026 10:30:50 PM CST.

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