Bus Driver - 2026 -2027 School Year (Due to Resignation)

Chillicothe City School District; Chillicothe (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chillicothe City School District is seeking a dedicated Bus Driver to operate school transportation on assigned routes, ensuring student safety and compliance with district, state, and federal guidelines. Under supervision, you will report to the Transportation Supervisor and perform daily vehicle inspections.

Responsibilities include maintaining student discipline, communicating with families and school staff, and completing required forms.

Qualifications

• 12th grade completion and at least three years' licensed driving experience.
• Knowledge of applicable Ohio bus transportation laws.
• Ability to pass annual physical examination.
• Pass drug and alcohol testing as required by law.
• Clean driving record with specified moving violations limits.
• Valid Ohio CDL with School Bus endorsement.
• 21 years of age or older.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness to work and good organizational skills.
• Good decision-making and listening abilities.
• Satisfactory work history and mental/visual endurance.

Responsibilities

• Operates a school bus on assigned routes to transport students.
• Conducts daily pre-trip inspections.
• Maintains proper bus fluids and safety equipment.
• Maintains student discipline per district guidelines.
• Communicates with students, parents, staff, and administrators.
• Reports bus malfunctions to supervisor or mechanic.
• Operates warning and hazard lights as required.
• Completes required forms and follows written instructions.
• Assists in emergency procedures and first aid as needed.
• Attends inservice and training programs.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Safety-conscious

Attention to detail

Discipline and calm under stress

Teamwork

Education

12th grade or equivalent

Tools

CDL - School Bus Endorsement

Job description

Overall Duties

Responsible for operating a school bus to transport students to and from their home and school as well as related activities according to Chillicothe City School District, state, and federal guidelines. Under general supervision, this position reports to the Transportation Supervisor as assigned.

Position: Bus Driver

Reports To: Transportation Supervisor
Superintendent of Schools/Designee:

Qualifications

• Any combination of training and experience equivalent to the 12th grade and three years of experience as a licensed motor vehicle operator.
• 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 and alcohol testing as required by law.
• Must possess a good driving record: NO MOVING TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS WITHIN THE PAST YEAR AND NOT MORE THAN ONE MOVING TRAFFIC VIOLATION WITHIN THE PAST TWO 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 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.
• Demonstrates skill in oral and written communication.
• Willingness to work.
• Demonstrates good organizational skills.
• Demonstrates good decision-making skills.
• Demonstrates good listening skills.
• Satisfactory work record.
• High mental and visual effort required.

Typical Tasks (Illustrative Only)

• 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 and 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.
• Attends inservice and training programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Desirable Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of Ohio Bus Transportation Laws.
• Considerable knowledge of the operation of basic bus mechanical equipment.
• Considerable knowledge of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws.
• General knowledge of defensive driving.
• 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.

This job description in no manner states or implies these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the position incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow instructions and perform duties required by the incumbent's supervisor, appointing authority, or designee.