BUS DRIVER SUBSTITUTES

Licking Heights School District; Pataskala (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Licking Heights School District is seeking bus driver substitutes in Pataskala, Ohio. This part-time role requires a State of Ohio Class B CDL with S and P endorsements and a high school diploma. You will transport students safely, maintain orderly seating and logs, and follow district policies.

We value reliability, safety, and professional conduct. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness of buses, reporting incidents, and adhering to all traffic laws.

Qualifications

• Ohio CDL with S and P endorsements required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds daily; able to meet breathing and vision requirements.

Responsibilities

• Observe all safety regulations and traffic laws daily.
• Notify mechanic immediately in case of mechanical failure.
• Maintain an up-to-date seating chart as required by law.
• Submit accident reports to Transportation Supervisor promptly after return.
• Keep bus interior clean daily and exterior cleaned monthly when weather permits.
• Transport only authorized students to authorized stops and follow prearranged changes.
• Maintain a professional and cooperative attitude with staff, students, and families.
• Participate in required in-service training programs as mandated.

Education

State of Ohio Class B commercial driver’s license with S and P endorsements

High school diploma or equivalent

Appropriate state of Ohio certification/license

Job description

BUS DRIVER SUBSTITUTES

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Job Details

Job ID: 5946679 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Oct 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

State of Ohio Class B commercial driver’s license with S and P endorsements or Class A

Providing a resume, and additional attachments are optional. Please also provide complete reference information for each reference including name, address, phone and email address.

Licking Heights does place an emphasis on accepting a diverse pool of candidates reflecting the school district’s student population.

Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity Employment Opportunity: The Licking Heights Local School District Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), military status, ancestry, or age in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

POSITION: BUS DRIVER

RESPONSIBLE TO: TRANSPORTATION SUPERVISOR

INTRODUCTION:
At Licking Heights Local Schools, our commitment to student success drives everything we do. We believe in providing equitable, personalized learning experiences focused on building character skills and achieving academic excellence. Our comprehensive framework, addressing milestones from kindergarten readiness to college and career competencies, ensures that every student thrives academically, socially, and emotionally. We are dedicated to creating a positive school culture where students can explore their talents through extracurricular activities, fostering well-rounded and socially responsible citizens.

• Passion for education and student well-being
• Effective mentoring and guidance for students
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Continuous learning and professional development
• Forward-thinking planning and strategic decision-making
• Openness to two-way communication and community engagement

We are dedicated to supporting our staff through comprehensive induction, providing ongoing professional development aligned with our district's vision, and creating a safe and empowering school environment where every individual can flourish. Join us in our mission to provide an exceptional education experience that prepares students for success in school, career, and life.

JOB GOAL: To provide safe and efficient transportation

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Appropriate state of Ohio certification/license
• State of Ohio Class B commercial driver’s license with S and P endorsements
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Required to lift, carry, push and pull various supplies and/or equipment up to a maximum of 50 pounds daily
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board Of Education may find appropriate

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Observes all mandatory safety regulations, including daily fuel log and pre-trip prior leaving school grounds, and obeys all traffic laws.
2. Notifies mechanic immediately in case of mechanical failure.
3. Maintains an up-to-date seating chart as required by law.
4. Reports all accidents and follows the Accident Protocol. The accident report must be completed and submitted to the Transportation Supervisor immediately upon return to the transportation department.
5. Maintains discipline when students are on bus.
6. Reports discipline problems to appropriate building principal/Transportation Supervisor.
7. Keeps assigned bus clean daily on the interior. The exterior should be washed monthly as weather permits. Bus must be cleaned thoroughly on the last day of school.
8. Keeps to assigned schedule.
9. Transports only authorized students, including any prearranged changes, and discharges students only at authorized stops. Drivers may need to transport additional students on an emergency basis.
10. Exercises responsible judgment at all times.
11. Follows all regulations against smoking and eating on the bus.
12. Notifies the Transportation Supervisor when lateness or absence from work is necessary.
13. Completes required daily/monthly reports and submits them to the Transportation Supervisor.
14. Promotes a cooperative and professional attitude among all colleagues.
15. Performs such other duties as directed by the Transportation Supervisor.
16. Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students.
17. Maintains a positive and courteous attitude when dealing with parents and other community members.
18. Participates in in-service training programs as required by law.
19. After an accident, Driver must be drug/alcohol tested if the accident results in $1000 or more in damage.

WORK CONDITIONS:

• Frequent work that may extend beyond the normal workday
• Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue
• Occasional operation of a vehicle under inclement weather conditions
• Occasional interaction among unruly children/adults
• Many situations that require hand motion, e.g., computer keyboard, typing and writing
• Consistent requirements to sit, stand, walk, hear, see, read and speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, crouch, kneel and climb and stoop
• Consistent requirements to lift, carry, push and pull various supplies and/or equipment up to a maximum of 50 pounds

EVALUATION: Performance of these responsibilities will be evaluated by the Transportation Supervisor in accordance with the provisions of the Board’s policy.

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Transportation

Contact Information

• Darlene Mortine , Transportation Supervisor
• BUS GARAGE / TRANSPORTATI
• Email: [e-mail]