Bus Driver (Full Time 6 hours per day)

Educational Service Center of Central Ohio; Delaware (OH); Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life insurance

6 paid holidays

Job summary

The Educational Service Center of Central Ohio is seeking a Full Time Bus Driver responsible for the safe transportation of students. Candidates must be at least 21 years old and possess a commercial driver's license or be willing to obtain one. Responsibilities include daily inspections, compliance with safety regulations, and direct supervision of students.

Position requires a flexible schedule, with work during weekends/evenings. The starting salary is $22.53 per hour, qualifying for medical and dental benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Demonstrate ability to handle stressful situations with students, including those with disabilities.
• Must complete pre-service and in-service training.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and efficient transportation of students.
• Cleans the bus and obtains necessary repairs.
• Reports all accidents and completes required reports.

Skills

Physical capability for inspections

Ability to handle stressful situations

Skill improvement through training

Education

Current commercial driver's license

Job description

Position Overview

Full Time Bus Driver. Must be able to take weekend/evening field trips. 6 Hours per day route pay guaranteed. Qualifies for Medical/Dental/Vision/Life. Step 0 (starting salary) $22.53/hr.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must have the physical capability to perform a daily pre‑trip inspection as mandated.
• Must be physically able to wear a seat belt.
• Be physically qualified as determined by an annual physical examination.
• Complete pre‑service and in‑service training per Rule 3301‑83‑10, etc.
• Hold a current commercial driver's license or be willing to obtain one (training provided).
• Demonstrate ability to handle stressful situations with students, including students with disabilities.
• Possess or improve skills through formal/in-service training related to transportation of students, including those with disabilities.
• Maintain satisfactory work history and driving record, verified through references, criminal record check, etc.
• Understand the role of pupil transportation in the educational program and meet all physical, mental, moral requirements set by state laws.
• Pass pre‑employment drug screen and other required screens under Ohio law.

Reporting & Oversight

• Reports to: Transportation Coordinator.
• Supplies: Supervises children who are passengers on the bus.
• POSITION GOAL: To provide safe and efficient transportation of students.

Terms of Employment

The total number of days school is in session during a school year is 178 plus 6 paid holidays, plus the opening day meeting.

Evaluation

• Performance evaluated by Transportation Coordinator.
• Drivers evaluated once a year prior to acquiring a Continuing Contract; subsequently every 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Cleans the bus and obtains necessary repairs/service as needed.
• Completes mandated pre‑trip inspection each day.
• Is compliant with all Ohio laws, ODE, and district policies related to drug/alcohol testing.
• Obeys all Ohio and local traffic laws, ODE and district policies.
• Observes all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
• Keeps to assigned schedule and route.
• Directly supervises students on bus at all times, being present and alert to student behavior.
• Maintains firm, fair and consistent discipline.
• Enforces school bus regulations as outlined in handbook and bus rules document.
• Reports undisciplined students to proper authority in writing.
• Picks up and discharges students only at authorized stops.
• Transports only authorized students.
• Completes and turns in route timing sheets, timesheets and other reports/forms as required.
• Notifies proper authorities in case of mechanical failure or delay in arrival.
• Notifies proper authority in event of hazardous road conditions.
• Reports all accidents and completes required accident reports within 24 hours.
• Attends all safety workshops and meetings as required by district administration.
• Keeps bus fueled at all times; uses established fueling procedures; supervises fueling activity, reports spills to head mechanic.
• Uses proper grammar and correct spelling in using disciplinary forms and other reports.
• Uses bus radio professionally and only for school/safety related business.
• Reports all on‑duty/off‑duty traffic violations to supervisor before returning to work.
• Maintains mature and proper behavior while on duty and on school property.
• Must carry CDL at all times when on duty, according to Ohio law.
• Follows Ohio law and district policy in regard to use of cell phones and other electronic devices (may not be used at any time while students are present on the bus).
• Idles bus only as needed; 5 minutes to warm up in the morning, may be extended to 10 minutes when temperature is below 32.
• Shuts bus engine off when parked on school property for 3 minutes or more, except for bus using a handicapped lift. Does not restart until all students have boarded.

Personal Qualities

• Maintains well‑groomed appearance, including shoes.
• Displays a positive and friendly attitude.
• Is punctual and dependable.
• Shows an interest in the job.
• Remains flexible at all times and remains calm when under stress.
• Demonstrates ability to make sound decisions.
• Maintains a good attendance record.
• Follows district and departmental policies for requesting days/time off.

Human Relations

• Communicates all legitimate concerns directly to the Transportation Coordinator.
• Cooperates with Transportation Coordinator and drivers, including routes and trips.
• Uses discretion in school and job related matters.
• Is diplomatic when dealing with parents.
• Contacts parents and attempts to work out problems.
• Maintains a good rapport with the students.
• Obtains pre‑approval for memos or notes to parents of all students on bus route.

SCHOOL‑COMMUNITY RELATIONS

• At all times, communicates a positive image of the school district.
• At all times, maintains confidentiality of school and department related issues.
• Defuses rumors with regard to school matters among drivers and/or in community.

Other

• Performs other related duties as may be assigned by the Transportation Coordinator, including field trips.