School Van Driver — Safe Transport for Students

Columbus City Schools - Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus City Schools is seeking a dedicated school van driver to transport students, including those with special needs, on established routes, field trips, and athletic trips.

Under general supervision, you will perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections, ensure student safety, maintain clean vehicles, document incidents, and coordinate with principals, teachers, and parents as needed. The role requires a valid driver's license and at least two years of driving experience.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a licensed driver.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Must be at least 21 years old at hire.
• Pre-Service Driver Training certificate from the Ohio Department of Education; van certificate may be substituted.

Responsibilities

• Drives a school van on established routes, field trips, extra-pay trips, and athletic routes picking up and discharging students at designated locations.
• Assists students with special needs to ensure safe transport.
• Conducts emergency evacuation drills to prepare students in proper safety evacuation procedures.
• Maintains student discipline and reports all incidents/violations to management.
• Consults with principal or designee and parents when behavior problems arise that cannot be resolved on the van.
• Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of school van.
• Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspection and completes appropriate documentation.
• Reports all mechanical defects in writing to maintenance personnel to schedule repair.
• Develops and maintains accurate route rosters for substitutes and office use.
• Completes annual in-service trainings as approved by the School District Transportation Department.
• May perform minor general maintenance work when vans are not in normal daily operation.

Skills

Licensed driver

Valid license

Education

Pre-Service Driver Training

Job description

Columbus City Schools is seeking a dedicated school van driver to transport students, including those with special needs, on established routes, field trips, and athletic trips.

Under general supervision, you will perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections, ensure student safety, maintain clean vehicles, document incidents, and coordinate with principals, teachers, and parents as needed. The role requires a valid driver's license and at least two years of driving experience.