Bus Driver

Bus Driver

Dublin City Schools Educational Service Center of Central Ohio (ESCCO) – Columbus, Ohio.

Job : 4032737

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re‑Posted: Yesterday

Title: Bus Driver

Job Status: FLSA Overtime Eligible

Reports To: Coordinator of Transportation

Department: Business Operations – Transportation

To provide safe and efficient transportation so that students may enjoy the fullest possible advantage from the district’s curriculum and extra‑curricular program.

• A high school diploma or equivalent training and experience.
• At least 21 years of age with a minimum of two years of driving experience.
• Meets all the physical, mental and moral requirements established by federal rule, state laws and Chapter 3301‑83 of Ohio Administrative Code.
• Being physically qualified (Rule 3301‑83‑07 of Ohio Administrative Code).
• Ohio School Bus Driver’s license, Class B‑SP endorsement on a Commercial Driver’s License.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact in a professional manner.
• Appropriately dressed, neat and clean appearance.
• Physical capability of appropriately lifting and managing preschool and students with special needs when necessary.
• All drivers once employed are subject to the Federal Commercial Driver License Drug and Alcohol laws, including random, reasonable‑suspicion and post‑accident testing.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.

• Obey all traffic laws.
• Coping with stressful situations.
• Observing all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
• Maintaining discipline and order with students while on the bus and at bus stops.
• Using the department discipline ladder to report discipline issues to the proper authority.
• Reporting undisciplined students to the proper authority.
• Keeping the assigned bus clean and fueled.
• Striving to maintain the assigned schedule.
• Performing complete daily pre‑ and post‑trip inspections of assigned vehicle(s) including completion of appropriate documentation.
• Transporting students while driving in a safe manner at all times.
• Notifying the Coordinator of Transportation in case of mechanical failure, tardiness, or absenteeism by the designated time.
• Discharging students only at authorized stops.
• Exercising responsible leadership when on out‑of‑district school trips.
• Transporting only authorized students, coaches, teachers and chaperones.
• Reporting all accidents as soon as practical and completing required reports.
• Ensuring that regulations for student bus responsibilities are followed.
• Developing and maintaining accurate LEFT/RIGHT and/or route sheets that are clear for sub use.
• Conducting appropriate school bus evacuation and safety training.
• Attending all mandatory departmental in‑service meetings.
• Complying with all Federal, state and local laws and regulations for the storage, use and disposal of trash, rubbish, waste and hazardous material [OSHA].
• Complying with all Federal, state and local laws and regulations for the maintenance, repair and operation of equipment and machines [OSHA].
• Ensuring the safety of students.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative professional relationships.
• Exhibiting professional behavior, emotional stability and sound judgement.
• Maintaining confidentiality and respect for confidential information at all times.
• Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.

Substitute status through training process.

$21.23/hr

The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the education, experience, skill and ability levels typically needed to successfully perform the essential duties contained in this job description. The qualifications should not be viewed as individual absolute standards, but considered holistically with other position‑related criteria.

The Dublin City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other status protected by law.

Position Type: Full‑time

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