Bus Driver

Undisclosed; Worthington (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

Undisclosed is seeking a part-time Bus Driver to operate a school bus on a 184-day calendar in Worthington, OH. The role covers transporting students to and from home and school per district guidelines.

Applicants must hold a valid Ohio CDL with School Bus Endorsement, maintain a clean driving record, and be at least 21 years old. Work is 5 hours per day with pay ranging from $27.80 to $35.48 per hour.

Qualifications

• Valid OH CDL with School Bus Endorsement.
• No more than one moving violation in 3 years.
• No DUI or similar convictions; no high-risk violations in 10 years.
• Must be at least 21 years old.

Responsibilities

• Drives a school bus on an assigned route to pick up and discharge students.
• Performs daily pre-trip inspection.
• Checks and fills bus fluids to proper levels.
• Maintains student discipline per district guidelines.
• Communicates with students, parents, staff, and administrators.
• Reports bus malfunctions to supervisor.
• Operates warning and hazard lights as needed.
• Reads and follows maps and route sheets.
• Completes required forms.
• Evacuates bus in an emergency and provides first aid if needed.

Skills

Bus operation knowledge

Communication with people

Calm under stress

Discipline management

Map reading

Education

CDL with School Bus Endorsement (OH)

Tools

Two-way radio operation

Job description

Bus Driver--Transportation

One part-time Bus Driver to work 5.00 hrs per day on a 184 day calendar. Responsible for operating a school bus to transport students to and from their home and school as well as related activities according to Worthington School District, state, and federal guidelines.

Qualifications:

• Not more than one moving violation within the past three years
• No conviction of driving under the influence/or a controlled substance; railroad crossing violation; or individual 6 point conviction within the past 10 years
• Must maintain a good driving and criminal background that reflects a professional driver and which meets all contractual, local, state, and federal requirements.
• Must have an overall presentation that is compatible with District expectations.
• Must possess a valid State of Ohio Commercial Driver's License with School Bus Driver's Endorsement.
• Must be at least 21 years of age or older

Job Duties:

• Drives a school bus on an assigned route in order to pick up and discharge students
• Performs daily pre-trip inspection
• Checks and fills the bus with oil, fuel, coolant, and other fluids to proper levels
• Inspects the bus to ensure that all necessary safety equipment (i.e., flares, fire extinguisher and first aid kit) is present
• Maintains student discipline by verbal directions and reminders according to district guidelines
• Communicates with students, parents, staff, and administrators
• Demonstrates an interest in and empathy for children
• Reports bus malfunctions or suspected bus malfunctions to mechanic or Transportation Supervisor
• Operates warning lights for student pick-up, discharge and operates hazard lights at railroad crossings
• Operates a two-way radio properly
• Reads and follows instructions from written materials: maps, route sheets, pre-trip instructions, field trips, etc.
• Completes required forms
• Climbs in and out of the school bus emergency door to evacuate the bus in an emergency
• Performs emergency first aid

Job Skills and Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of the operation of basic bus mechanical equipment
• Some knowledge of child behavior
• Skill in the operation of a passenger school bus
• Ability to care for challenged students with diverse and special transportation needs
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions
• Ability to read and write
• Ability to communicate well with people
• Ability to be calm under stress
• Ability to control temper and maintain poise
• Ability to develop and maintain discipline of students
• Ability to read a map and follow road directions
• Ability to maintain insurability through district fleet policy
• Ability to administer first aid
• Ability to use technology to complete daily and assigned tasks appropriate for the position

*Rate of pay $27.80/hr to $35.48/hr*

Salary/Compensation: $27.80 - $35.48 per hour