School Bus Driver — Safe Student Transport

OBERLIN CITY SCHOOLS; Oberlin (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

OBERLIN CITY SCHOOLS is seeking a bus driver to provide safe, efficient transportation for students. You will perform pre-trip inspections, maintain schedules, and ensure student safety on routes.

Responsibilities include reporting for work with prep time, completing inspection forms, following regulations, and transporting authorized students to and from stops. CDL, clean record, and ability to handle stressful conditions are required.

Qualifications

• Meets 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 prep-time to assure safe transportation.
• Complete and hand-in daily pre-trip and post-trip inspection forms.
• Follow all administrative regulations, policies and procedures.
• 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 after each run/trip.
• Report mechanical defects and request repairs.
• Observe all safety regulations for school buses.
• Transport only authorized students to/from approved stops/ routes.
• Maintain a punctual route schedule.
• Report accidents and complete reports.
• Maintain discipline on the bus and address disruptive students.
• Attend yearly in-service and safety workshops.
• Maintain a clean bus.
• Drivers remain on bus when students are aboard (except wheelchair).
• Work with parents and staff to solve special needs situations and general operation.
• Demonstrates maturity for working with students and families.
• Notify Superintendent of traffic violations.
• Check wheelchair lift operation if applicable.
• Plug/unplug bus in cold weather.
• Attend up to four inservice/orientation meetings annually (voluntary).
• Possibility to change work assignment between schools.
• Maintain knowledge of Emergency Evacuation procedures.

Skills

Safe driving

Assist students with disabilities

Coping with stressful traffic

Physical fitness

Maturity with students and families

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Clear criminal record documentation

Job description

OBERLIN CITY SCHOOLS is seeking a bus driver to provide safe, efficient transportation for students. You will perform pre-trip inspections, maintain schedules, and ensure student safety on routes.

Responsibilities include reporting for work with prep time, completing inspection forms, following regulations, and transporting authorized students to and from stops. CDL, clean record, and ability to handle stressful conditions are required.