School Bus Driver: Safe Rides & Student Care

Upper Arlington City Schools; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Upper Arlington City Schools in Columbus, OH seeks a Bus Driver to safely transport students to and from school and related events. This 9–12 month position pays hourly between $28.60 and $31.77 and reports to the Director of Transportation and the Executive Director of Operations.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, a valid Ohio Class B CDL with school bus endorsement, successful medical and background checks, and the ability to follow routes, maintain records, and supervise student

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Ohio Class B CDL school bus endorsement required.
• Must pass annual medical physical.
• Must complete bus driver recertification every six years.
• Must pass random drug and alcohol testing.
• Pass BCI background check.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of students.
• Transport students to school and events.
• Follow assigned routes and schedules.
• Maintain required records and information.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Keep the assigned bus neat and clean.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of driving laws for transporting students.
• Discharge students only at authorized stops.
• Report accidents and required reports.
• Attend bus driver meetings and emergency dismissals.

Skills

Effective communication

Read & follow instructions

Read maps

Organizational skills

First aid

Public safety rules

Problem solving

Independence

Teamwork

Software literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Ohio CDL Class B with school bus endorsement

Medical physical

Recertification every 6 years

Drug and alcohol testing

BCI background check

Tools

Public SchoolWorks

Job description

Upper Arlington City Schools in Columbus, OH seeks a Bus Driver to safely transport students to and from school and related events. This 9–12 month position pays hourly between $28.60 and $31.77 and reports to the Director of Transportation and the Executive Director of Operations.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, a valid Ohio Class B CDL with school bus endorsement, successful medical and background checks, and the ability to follow routes, maintain records, and supervise student