Bus Driver

Woodridge Local School District; Peninsula (OH); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodridge Local School District in Peninsula, Ohio seeks a dedicated School Bus Driver for the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves operating a contracted route during morning and afternoon sessions, ensuring student safety and adherence to schedules.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED and a valid CDL Class B SP endorsement with a clean driving record. Benefits are listed as none; primary duties include inspections, safety drills, and timely transport of students and staff.

Qualifications

• Requires a CDL Class B SP endorsement and a clean driving record.
• Demonstrates knowledge of school bus safety, traffic laws and student supervision.
• Ability to read and follow procedures manuals and district policies.

Responsibilities

• Safely drives a school bus on designated routes within schedule.
• Transports students, staff and others on field trips as needed.
• Performs daily pre-trip inspections and routine bus maintenance coordination.

Skills

Traffic laws knowledge

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Safety procedures

Pre-trip inspections

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDL Class B SP endorsement

Job description

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Bus Driver

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Job Details

Job ID: 5940202
Application Deadline: Oct 31, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)
Posted: Sep 25, 2026 3:21 PM (UTC)

Job Description

2026-2027 School Year

Title: School Bus Driver Route #26 (Contracted 2.5 hrs. AM & 2 hrs. PM)

School Bus Driver Hourly Rate: $25.44

No Benefits

Position Purpose

Under the general supervision of the Transportation Supervisor, to ensure the safe transportation of students, staff, and others to and from school, residential neighborhoods, 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.
• Ensures that a communication device is in proper working order before each trip.
• Reports all mechanical deficiencies, traffic violations, or accidents, promptly.
• Arranges for and ensures completion of routine maintenance of bus (e.g., oil change); transporting the bus to and from maintenance and/or repair facilities.
• 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.
• Observes and tracks route timing, such as total time en-route, time between stops, loading and unloading times or any other requested information for the purpose of establishing route efficiency, as requested.
• Maintains and submits records and reports as required.
• 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).
• Inventories bus emergency and first aid supplies and equipment; reports needs to the Director.
• 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 written and practiced procedures, ensures that medical emergency procedures are followed; completes a written report as required.
• Attends and participates in trainings, and other continuing education, career and professional development opportunities.

Additional Duties

• Performs other related tasks as assigned. Note:The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

• Uses standard automotive and bus equipment, and telephone.

Travel Requirements

• Travels to and from school district buildings, to vehicle service stations, field trip locations and other destinations are required.

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 physically move through the bus, center and classrooms.
• 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.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard school bus environment.

Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

Qualifications Profile

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

Certification/License:

• Motor Vehicle Operator's (DMV) License.
• Current Commercial Driver's License (CDL), class B SP (Passenger and School Bus) endorsement.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED.

Experience:

• Successful prior experience working as a bus driver, preferably in a school district or transporting children.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Transportation

Contact Information

• Joyce Roth
• 4411 Quick Rd
• Peninsula, Ohio 44264
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]