Bus Driver (Vehicle Operator 2)

State of Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Deaf and Blind Education Services in Columbus seeks a full-time bus driver to transport students safely, manage routes and ensure rider safety. CDL with proper endorsements and a clean driving record are required, with reliability and attention to detail essential in daily operations.

Responsibilities include operating lifts, maintaining route schedules, and complying with all state regulations. Availability for extended hours and out-of-state travel may be required. Training provided.

Qualifications

• Must have a CDL with appropriate endorsements.
• Experience operating passenger buses or vans is preferred.
• Ability to perform vehicle inspections and maintenance basics.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of students and staff during transportation.
• Operate lifts and drive routes according to schedules.
• Maintain routes, times, and passenger rosters, and report incidents promptly.
• Adhere to state transportation regulations and school bus policy.

Skills

Equipment Ops

CDL License

Transportation

Planning & Time Mgmt

Decision Making

Attention to Detail

Vehicle Maintenance

Education

Commercial Driver's License with endorsements

Job description

Who We Are

The Ohio Deaf and Blind Education Services supports the unique instructional and environmental needs of our deaf and blind students while furthering a vision of cohesion and collaboration.

What You'll Do

Provides for the safety of students and staff:

• Exercises greatest care at all times in transportation of school children;
• Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, employees, equipment and property;
• Reports all student injuries, accidents, illnesses and discipline problems to the appropriate authority immediately or as soon as reasonably possible;
• Wears seat belt assembly while driving;
• Instructs students who ride about rider safety;
• Ensures passengers use appropriate restraints/seatbelts;
• Operates lifts in a safe and proper manner according to operating procedures, following all provision of Pupil Transportation regulations of the State Board of Education and terms of the School Bus Driver Handbook;
• Operates vehicle at a safe speed not to exceed posted speed limits;
• Keeps a copy of route schedule in vehicle, including time vehicle starts, time it leaves each point at which students are taken on, time of arrival, vehicle odometer reading at beginning of route where first student is picked up;
• Operates vehicle in accordance with route schedule and designated stops;
• Inspects, verifies and monitors the operational condition and safety of vehicle accessories and assigns buses on a daily basis;
• Submits reports of vehicle condition, route time and mileage, passenger roster, maintenance needs, time keeping and abnormal occurrences as required.

Performs related duties as assigned:

• Periodically participates in mandated meetings and in-service programs during traditional and non-traditional workdays and work hours as required by ODBES;
• Lifts and moves heavy and/or bulky objects or children weighing up to 100 lbs.;
• Maintains cleanliness of windows and interior of bus on a daily basis;
• Washes bus exterior, fueling and providing minor service to vehicles;
• Maintains general cleanliness of transportation depots if necessary.

Assists maintenance department:

• Performs labor and custodial duties (e.g., shovels snow, loads and unloads trucks, mows grass, cuts weeds, hauls trash, moves furniture, sets up chairs, tables, stages and platforms, cleans and dusts, sweeps, mops and waxes floors and cleans windows and walls).

Additional Information

• Typical work hours: Monday - Friday 6:30AM - 3:00PM, with flexibility based on operational need.
• Requires out-of-state travel and travel throughout the State of Ohio. Requires Friday, Saturday, Sunday availability as needed.
• The State of Ohio is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status, disability, age (40 years or older), genetic information, sexual orientation, or caregiver status, in making employment-related decisions about an individual.
• The Ohio Deaf and Blind Education Services is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability please contact Kimberly Basil at 614-644-5968 or [e-mail].
• The final candidate selected for the position will be required to submit a urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to an appointment. The State will decline to extend a final offer of employment to any applicant with a verified positive test result. Also, an applicant with a positive test result will not be considered for a position with the State of Ohio for a period of one year.

Why Work for the State of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS & Optional Deferred Compensation Ohio Deferred Compensation

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition, subtraction, multiplication & division & reading, writing & speaking English 3 mos. trg. or 3 mos. exp. operating passenger bus or van valid Commercial Driver License with appropriate endorsement for size & type of motorized equipment operated as regulated by Sections 4506.01 & 4506.12 of Revised Code.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Equipment Operations, CDL, Transportation, Vehicle Maintenance, Equipment Operations, Organizing and Planning, Decision Making, Time Management, Attention to Detail

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

Organization: Ohio Deaf & Blind Education Services

Work Location: 500 Morse Road, Columbus, Ohio, 43214, United States

Compensation: 22.29

Schedule: Permanent - Full Time

Work Hours: Typical work hours: Mon - Fri 6:30AM - 3:00PM, with flexibility based on operational need.

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill: Equipment Operations