Bus Driver - Liberty Local Schools

Applitrack; Baltimore (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Liberty Local School District is seeking a dedicated Bus Driver to join our transportation team, ensuring safe and timely transport of students to and from school and activities while following all safety regulations and district policies.

The role requires performing pre-trip and post-trip inspections, maintaining a clean bus, assisting students including those with special needs, and communicating effectively with students, parents and staff.

Qualifications

• Valid CDL with a school bus endorsement or ability to obtain.
• Clean driving record with no serious traffic violations.
• Strong commitment to safety.
• Ability to manage and communicate effectively with children.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Patience, adaptability, and a positive attitude.
• Previous experience in a school transportation setting is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a school bus and transport students on designated routes, ensuring timely arrivals and departures.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the bus to ensure it is in safe operating condition.
• Maintain a clean and orderly bus environment.
• Enforce safety rules and regulations regarding student behavior on the bus.
• Assist students in boarding and exiting the bus, providing support to those with special needs.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and school personnel, addressing questions or concerns as necessary.
• Complete required paperwork, including daily logs, incident reports, and maintenance reports.
• Participate in ongoing training programs to stay current with safety regulations and procedures.
• Follow all state and federal transportation laws and guidelines.

Skills

Safety-first mindset

Effective communication with students

Strong organizational skills

Patience and adaptability

Ability to work with children

Policy & procedure compliance

Education

CDL with school bus endorsement

District-provided CDL training

Job description

• The Liberty Local School District partners with a diverse community to provide excellent educational programs to prepare future-ready students.

POSITION OVERVIEW

• Liberty Local Schools is seeking a dedicated and responsible Bus Driver to join our transportation team. The ideal candidate will ensure the safe and timely transport of students to and from school and related activities while adhering to all safety regulations and operational policies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Safely operate a school bus and transport students on designated routes, ensuring timely arrivals and departures.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the bus to ensure it is in safe operating condition.
• Maintain a clean and orderly bus environment.
• Enforce safety rules and regulations regarding student behavior on the bus.
• Assist students in boarding and exiting the bus, providing support to those with special needs.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and school personnel, addressing questions or concerns as necessary.
• Complete required paperwork, including daily logs, incident reports, and maintenance reports.
• Participate in ongoing training programs to stay current with safety regulations and procedures.
• Follow all state and federal transportation laws and guidelines.

QUALIFICATIONS

• The Liberty Local School District provides free training for certification for this position.
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a school bus endorsement or ability to obtain.
• Clean driving record with no serious traffic violations.
• Strong commitment to safety.
• Ability to manage and communicate effectively with children.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Patience, adaptability, and a positive attitude.
• Previous experience in a school transportation setting is preferred but not required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to sit for extended periods while driving.
• Capability to assist students as needed, including lifting and securing wheelchairs or mobility devices.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This position may require occasional evening and weekend school events and activities commitments.
• The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the district.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Individuals interested in the above position should submit the following:

• 2. A letter of interest and resume with other information the applicant deems essential to:

The Liberty Local School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate with regard to its employment policies, personnel practices, or educational programs on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, or age. No question on the application is asked for the purpose of limiting or excluding any applicant's consideration for employment because of his or her race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, or age. Any person who knowingly makes a false statement is guilty of falsification under Section 2921.13 of the Revised Code, which is a misdemeanor of the first-degree.

Postings current as of 9/25/2026 11:56:33 PM CST.

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