Bus Driver (7.25/hrs) SY26/27

Cloverleaf Local Schools; Lodi Township (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SERS Retirement

Benefits Eligible

Job summary

Cloverleaf Local School District Transportation Department in Lodi, Ohio is seeking a School Bus Driver (7.25 hours/day) to provide safe and reliable transportation for students. The schedule includes AM 5:30–9:30 and PM 2:15–5:30.

This full-time position reports to the transportation supervisors and offers SERS retirement and benefits. Applicants must hold an Ohio Class B CDL with School Bus and Passenger endorsements, have a clean driving record, and pass a yearly T-8 physical, with a strong

Qualifications

• Must have Ohio Class B CDL with School Bus and Passenger endorsements.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Be insurable with no more than four points on driving record.
• Complete and pass a T-8 physical yearly.
• High moral character and good attendance.
• Demonstrate aptitude for successful completion of tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and efficient transportation for students.
• Meet all Ohio requirements for school bus operation.
• Attend bus drivers’ meetings as scheduled.
• Fuel and maintain the bus as directed by supervision.
• Ensure orderly conduct and safety of riders on the bus.

Skills

High school diploma

CDL with School Bus endorsement

Clean driving record (≤4 points)

Job description

Bus Driver (7.25/hrs) SY26/27

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This job is also posted in Cloverleaf Local Schools , and Ohio Education Job Board: Ohio's resource for jobs in education

Job Details

Job ID: 5912881

Application Deadline: Sep 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 02, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 1, 2026

Job Description

Title: School Bus Driver (7.25 hours/day)

AM: 5:30AM - 9:30AM

PM: 2:15PM - 5:30PM

Reports to: Transportation supervisor and assistant transportation supervisor
Work Activity Classification: Light
Employment Status: Full-time
FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Full Contract Days: 188

SERS Retirement
Benefits Eligible

Qualifications:

• 1. High school diploma or equivalent
• 2. Hold a current Ohio Class B CDL license with School Bus and Passenger endorsement
• 3. Be insurable with not more than four points on the Ohio driver’s license
• 4. Complete and pass a T-8 physical yearly
• 5. High moral character and good attendance record
• 6. Demonstrate aptitude for successful completion of tasks assigned

General Description: Provide safe and efficient transportation so that students may enjoy the fullest possible advantage from the district’s curricular and extra-curricular programs.

Essential Functions:

• Meet all requirements as outlined by the State of Ohio.
• Know and obey traffic laws and regulations set forth by the Ohio School Bus Operation Regulations manual.
• Perform PTI prior to beginning route as dictated by Ohio laws.
• Be the sole operator of the school bus.
• Attend bus drivers’ meetings in the district or county unless excused by administration.
• Follow all rules set forth by the transportation office and approve by the Cloverleaf Board of Education.
• Be responsible for fueling bus.
• Be responsible for keeping his/her bus clean inside.
• Be responsible for the orderly conduct of riders. Pupils on the bus are under the authority of, and directly responsible to, the driver.
• Reports serious discipline problems to the transportation supervisor.
• Deliver bus for servicing and repairs as directed by transportation supervisor and/or head mechanic.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as a role model for students and staff in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings.
• Help instill in students and staff the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values.
• Conduct other related driver’s duties as assigned by the transportation supervisor, assistant transportation supervisor, assistant superintendent and local superintendent and as permitted by the negotiated agreement.

Additional Working Conditions:

• Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue.
• Occasional operation of a school bus under inclement weather conditions.
• Occasional interaction among unruly children.

Terms of Employment: Salary and work year to be established by the board.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $18.93 to $20.25 Per Hour

Contact Information

• John Ewart , Director of Transportation
• CLOVERLEAF TRANSPORTATION
• Email: [e-mail]