Bus Driver

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

Job summary

Careerwebsite is seeking a part-time School Bus Driver in Worthington, OH to operate a school bus on a set route for 5.00 hours per day over a 184-day calendar. Responsibilities include pre-trip inspections, safe operation, student supervision, and clear communication with families and staff.

Requirements include a valid Ohio CDL with School Bus Endorsement, clean driving record, ability to pass required exams, and at least 21 years old. Pay ranges from $27.80 to $35.48 per hour.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of applicable state and federal bus operation rules and safety procedures.
• Must pass physical exam and drug/alcohol tests as required by law and district policies.
• Valid Ohio CDL with School Bus Endorsement is required.
• Age at least 21 years old.

Responsibilities

• Drive a school bus on assigned routes to pick up and drop off students.
• Perform daily pre-trip inspections and check bus fluids.
• Ensure safety equipment is present and functioning.
• Maintain student discipline per district guidelines.
• Communicate with students, parents, staff, and administrators.
• Respond to bus malfunctions and evacuate if necessary.

Skills

Safe driving

Pre-trip inspections

Communication

Discipline

Emergency first aid

Map reading

Patient handling

Education

CDL with School Bus Endorsement

Job description

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:

• Must know the rules, regulations, procedures and laws as they relate to the operation of a passenger vehicle.
• Must be able to meet or exceed the annual state required physical examination. Must be able to pass drug & alcohol testing as required by law and district policies and procedures.
• Must possess a good driving record:
• 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