Bus Driver - Full-time

Amherst Schools; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Amherst Schools is seeking a Bus Driver to provide safe, efficient transportation for students. This full-time position offers starting pay of $21.16–$24.33 per hour, depending on experience, with health and dental insurance and retirement benefits.

Responsibilities include operating school buses safely, adhering to policies, and maintaining a professional, courteous demeanor with students and families. A valid CDL with a school bus endorsement is required, plus Ohio prerequisites outlined in

Qualifications

• High school diploma required and health requirements met.
• Documentation of a clear criminal record.
• CDL with school bus endorsement and ongoing qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provides for the safe, efficient, and courteous transportation of students.

Skills

Student management

Stressful conditions handling

Maturity with students

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Bus Driver - 5 hours

$21.16 - $24.33 per hour starting pay (based on experience)

Full time

• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement benefits

Job Summary

Provides for the safe, efficient, and courteous transportation of students.

Qualifications

As per Job Description File 702:

• High school diploma.
• Meets all mandated health requirements.
• Documentation of a clear criminal record.
• Complies with drug‑free workplace rules and board policies.
• Meets qualifications defined in the current Ohio Revised Code, Ohio Pupil Transportation Operation & Safety Rules, and school board policy.
• Completion of the Ohio Pre‑Service School Bus Driver Training Program.
• Valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with a school bus endorsement. Meets all prerequisite and ongoing qualifications to be covered by the district's insurance carrier.
• Satisfactory pre‑employment and ongoing random drug tests results.
• Ability to manage students with physical and mental disabilities.
• Ability to anticipate and deal with stressful traffic and weather conditions.
• Demonstrates maturity and the ability to work with students and their families.