School Bus Driver(Promotional and Open Competitive)

City of Dayton Department of Water; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Dayton Public Schools is seeking a School Bus Driver for promotional and open competitive entry. The role requires operating a school bus for safe student transport, including students with disabilities.

You must meet stringent qualifications, pass physicals and background checks, and be able to lift up to 50 pounds while maintaining discipline and safety. Examination will occur the week of November 30, 2026.promotional and open competitive qualifications apply; contact the Civil Service Board

Qualifications

• Must have 4 years of experience operating over-the-road motorized vehicles.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must pass an annual Ohio Department of Education physical.

Responsibilities

• Operate a school bus safely for transporting students, including those with disabilities.
• Perform and record daily safety checks on bus components and report defects promptly.
• Maintain control of student groups and communicate with dispatcher via two-way radio.

Skills

Experience operating motorized vehicle

Job description

School Bus Driver

Promotional and Open Competitive

Recruitment #26-0007B-005

Date Opened 10/19/2026 09:00:00 AM Close Date 11/15/2026 11:59:00 PM

Salary $23.49 per hour

Department Dayton Public Schools

Job Type Dayton Public Schools

Additional Forms DD214

Examination Date

REVISED - Week of November 30, 2026

Civil Service Board Office

371 West Second Street, Lower Level
Dayton, Ohio 45402

Responsibilities

Proficient in the operation of a school bus for the safe and efficient transportation of students with and without disabilities to and from school. Performs and records daily safety checks on bus and bus components including inspection of tires, lights, fuel level, oil level and windshield wipers, and in reporting defective equipment for repair in a timely manner. Conducts emergency and evacuation drills, completes incident reports and reports violations of state school bus law, as required. Maintains effective control over groups of children or young adult students to ensure student behavior does not distract safe driving. Communicates with the dispatcher and supervisor utilizing a two-way radio transmitter.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have 4 years of experience in operating over the road motorized vehicles (cars, trucks, buses or SUV's either for personal use or job related).

Age

• Must be at least 21 years of age.

License Requirements

• Must possess a valid Ohio Class B, or higher, Commercial Driver's License (C.D.L.) with School Bus and Passenger endorsements and no air brake restriction at time of examination.

General Requirements

• Must be insurable by the Board of Education's insurance carrier (disqualifying factors: DUI, more than 6 points on driving record in the past 3 years, etc.).
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must pass an annual Ohio Department of Education physical.

Citizenship

• Must be a U.S. citizen or have the legal right to work in the United States, at time of application.

Background Investigation

• Must be able to pass the Federal and State Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation report in accordance with Section 3301-83-06 of the Ohio Administrative Code.

Military Credit

Open Competitive applicants who have had military service will receive an additional credit of 20%, if a passing grade is attained. To obtain credit, a NON-RETURNABLE copy of the DD214 OR Certificate of Service (INDICATING Honorable Discharge) must be UPLOADED to your application or PRESENTED at time of examination.

Promotional Qualifications

Current employment with Dayton Public Schools must be indicated on your application in order to receive promotional credit. Current employment will be verified by Dayton Public Schools Human Resources Department. Identical scores will be broken by (1) seniority and (2) random selection method.

Open Competitive Applicants

Applicants appearing on the Promotional eligible list shall be considered for appointment prior to those on the Open Competitive list. Identical exam scores will be broken in favor of: (1) the candidate who received military credit and (2) random selection method.

Notes

Examination dates and times are subject to change. Calculators will be provided for the Civil Service examination. Final appointment may be contingent upon the applicant passing a job-related medical examination, drug screen and/or police background investigation and providing documentary evidence of Employment Authorization and Identity. Applicants are responsible for providing all necessary employment dates, experience, training, or any other requirements as stated in the Exam Announcement, in order for their application to be considered for certification and admittance to the examination process.

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