School Bus Driver: Safe, Punctual Student Transport

Oberlin City School District; Oberlin (OH); On-site; USD 579,000 - 661,000; Full time

Job summary

Oberlin City School District is seeking a certified school bus driver to transport students safely and efficiently. The posting lists the Oberlin Board of Education Central Office as location, with 09/08/2026 availability and a 09/15/2026 closing date.

Qualified applicants must hold an Ohio CDL, be at least 18 with a high school diploma, pass a background check, annual physical, drug tests, and complete required transportation training.

Qualifications

• Meet all requirements of the Ohio Pupil Transportation Laws and Regulations, State Laws, and District Board of Education Policy.
• Be at least 18 years of age and hold a high school diploma or equivalent diploma and two years driving experience.
• Hold a current Commercial Driver's License as required by Ohio.
• Documentation of a clear criminal record.
• Successfully pass an annual physical exam as required by the State of Ohio.
• Satisfactory pre-employment and ongoing random drug tests results.
• Have on file, in the superintendent's office, a copy of the driver's abstract. (semi-annually).
• Have successfully completed the course on transportation laws and regulations as established by the State of Ohio and the Ohio Department of Education.
• Ability to assist students with disabilities (e.g., mobility, transferring, positioning, etc.).
• Ability to cope with stressful traffic, weather conditions, and passenger distractions.
• Physical ability to perform all aspects of the driver responsibilities.
• Meets all mandated health requirements.

Responsibilities

• Report for work with minimum 15 minutes prep time before departure.
• Complete and hand in daily pre-trip and post-trip inspection forms.
• Follow all administrative regulations, policies and procedures as established by the Ohio Department of Transportation and the Board of Education.
• Operate school buses and/or other district vehicles within the limits of the law.
• Fuel the vehicle as required by operational regulations.
• Check bus condition and seats following each run/trip.
• Report all mechanical defects to the Superintendent and request repairs using the daily inspection form.
• Observe all safety regulations for school buses.
• Transport only authorized students to and from board approved bus stops and routes.
• Maintain a punctual route schedule.
• Report all accidents and complete all required reports.
• Maintain discipline when students are on the bus and report disruptive students.
• Attend yearly in-service and safety workshops as required.
• Maintain a clean bus.
• Drivers will remain on the bus while students are aboard (except for wheelchairs).
• Work with parents and staff to solve special needs situations and general transportation operations.
• Demonstrate maturity and ability to work with students and families.
• Notify Superintendent of any traffic violations immediately including those involving school buses.
• Check wheelchair lift operation, if applicable.
• Plug assigned bus into electric outlet in cold weather and unplug before departing.
• Attend up to four in-service/orientation meetings annually on a voluntary basis.
• Able to change work assignment from school to school when designated by supervisor.
• Maintain knowledge of Emergency Evacuation procedures.

Job description

Oberlin City School District is seeking a certified school bus driver to transport students safely and efficiently. The posting lists the Oberlin Board of Education Central Office as location, with 09/08/2026 availability and a 09/15/2026 closing date.

Qualified applicants must hold an Ohio CDL, be at least 18 with a high school diploma, pass a background check, annual physical, drug tests, and complete required transportation training.