School Bus Driver

Young World Physical Education; Austintown (OH); On-site; USD 20,780 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care insurance

Paid sick leave

Paid personal days

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a dedicated School Bus Driver in Austintown, Ohio. The role involves safely transporting students, enforcing safety regulations, and maintaining the bus's overall condition. Candidates must possess a valid Class B CDL with endorsements and complete required background checks.

The position offers full-time hours with a starting rate of $20.78 and potential bonuses. Comprehensive training and benefits are provided in accordance with the OAPSE negotiated agreement.

Qualifications

• Valid Class B CDL with passenger and school bus endorsements required.
• Must comply with background checks and drug screening.
• Completion of T-8 physical is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport students to and from school and stops.
• Enforce transportation regulations and maintain bus safety.
• Report accidents and irregularities promptly.

Skills

Safe driving

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Valid Ohio Driver's License

Valid Class B CDL, with passenger and school bus endorsements

Job description

School Bus Driver

Austintown Local Schools Austintown Transportation Department - Austintown, Ohio

Job Details

• Job ID: 5774092
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jun 10, 2026 7:04 PM (UTC)

Job Description

OAPSE transfer bid requests via internal applications will be accepted until 12:00 pm on 6/15/2026.

PAID On-Site CDL Training Available. Contact the Transportation Department for details at [phone] ext. 6062.

Starting contracted rate of $20.78 for the 2026-2027 school year (annual step increases in accordance with the OAPSE negotiated agreement). Potential Attendance Bonus up to $2400 ($800 per trimester).

Contract Terms: 3.5 hours per day; report times vary according to route; additional hours available for trips and extra runs; accumulated paid sick leave; three (3) paid personal days per school year; health care insurance available in accordance with the OAPSE negotiated agreement.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain control, enforce regulations, and safely transport authorized students to and from bus stops and schools in accordance with the approved scheduled routes, Ohio Revised Code regulations, Board of Education Policy, and the Administrative Guidelines.
• Report irregular students to the Building Administrator on the district Conduct Report Form.
• Report accidents and complete required forms in accordance with Board of Education Policy and Administrative Guidelines.
• Promptly report delays and mechanical failures to preventative maintenance person(s) and/or Transportation Supervisor (Rule 3301-83-08 of Administrative Code).
• Maintain daily pre-trip sheet regarding the safety, operation, and overall condition of the bus (Rule 3301-83-11 of the Administrative Code).
• Meet or exceed physical qualifications (Rule 3301-83-07 of the Administrative Code).
• Meet or exceed OACC 3301-83-10 of the Personnel training program.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the transportation supervisor and abide by all transportation management policies under the Ohio Administrative Code, 3301-83-08.
• Comply with annual driver record check (Rule 3301-83-07 of the Administrative Code) with no more than six points within the last twenty-four months as verified by an abstract obtained through the Bureau of Motor Vehicles.

Required Qualifications

Successful candidate must have the following on file before starting:

• Favorable State (BCII) and Federal (FBI) background checks. A new report will be required every six years thereafter as a school bus driver.
• Enroll in Ohio Rapback system through the Department of Education.
• Valid Ohio Driver's License.
• Valid Class B CDL, with passenger (P) and school bus (S) endorsements or willingness to obtain.
• Negative pre-employment drug screen; must comply with random testing thereafter.
• Successfully pass the T-8 physical required for school bus drivers.
• Complete Ohio Auditor of State Fraud Reporting and Training.

Annual performance evaluations in accordance with the Board Policy on the evaluation of classified personnel. Employees must follow all board policies, all state, and federal laws, and adhere to the Ohio Code of Ethics set by the Ohio Department of Education. Subject to all applicable laws, essential job functions of this position include the employee being punctual and capable of completing all of the duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. The successful candidate must complete all mandatory compliance courses as assigned.

Position Type: Full‑time

Job Categories

Support Staff – Transportation

Contact Information

• 7320 N Palmyra Rd
• Canfield, Ohio 44406
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]