Bus Drivers

Bus Drivers

Sylvania City School District - Sylvania, Ohio

Job : 3972754

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jan 27, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Location:

Transportation Department

Sylvania Schools is seeking caring individuals who want to make a difference in their community by transporting students safely to and from school. Become a Sylvania School Bus Driver. Being a Sylvania School Bus Driver requires compassion for students, the ability to drive safely, and a willingness to give to the profession. Contracted (with health insurance) and Substitute positions are available.

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Training
• Split Shift with time off in the summer and over holidays (work a school schedule)
• Extra work available within the school system and school trips. (including summer work opportunities)
• Paid Holidays (contracted drivers)
• Sick Time & Personal leave (contracted drivers)
• Health Insurance (contracted drivers)

• Must be 21 years or older and possess a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated record of successful employment.
• Must have a current CDL with P,S endorsements or be willing to obtain one (We will train you)
• Must be able to pass the school bus physical/drug test.
• Must have a clean driving record.
• Must pass state and federally required BCI and FBI background checks.
• Must attend State of Ohio in-service classes held by the State Instructor.
• Must complete all training and classes as required by law and as required by Sylvania Schools.

• Operate a school bus under state laws.
• Responsible for a clean and fueled bus at all times.
• Maintain order and discipline on the bus at all times.
• Display emotional maturity and stability with a positive, cheerful outlook.
• Communicate appropriately with students at individual levels of ability.
• Supervise students while they are on the bus, answer questions, explain directions, and give appropriate assistance.
• Maintain awareness of the whole bus while attending to safety concerns.
• Report any major mechanical problems with the bus directly to the head mechanic.
• Report any student problems to the Director of Transportation.
• Report on time and maintain a prompt schedule on routes.
• Responsible to enter personal absences on AESOP and to communicate same-day absences to the Transportation Office personnel.
• Responsible to check your district email account on a regular basis and communicate as needed via email.
• Experience working with students with disabilities is desirable.
• Ability to interact well with parents, students, and district staff.
• Show respect and maintain confidentiality of all students and their families.
• Must be able to lift children and provide students with physical assistance to include the operation of bus lift and wheelchairs, if needed.
• Perform such other tasks and assume such other responsibilities from the Director of Transportation/designee as necessary for the successful operation of the bus route.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Support Staff >
Transportation

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Gwen Clark
• 4747 N Holland-Sylvania Road
• Sylvania, Ohio 43560
• Phone:
• Email: GClark