Bus Driver

Location:

West Carrollton City Schools Central Office

Position Type:
Transportation/ Bus Driver

Date Posted: 12/10/2025

Closing Date: 02/01/2025

District:
West Carrollton City Schools

Bus Driver

Transportation Coordinator

Transportation Coordinator

As Assigned

• Provide for the safe, efficient, and courteous transportation of students.
• DL Class B with PS endorsement with a good driving record.
• Able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and T-8 Physical acceptable
• BCI & FBI background checks.

• High School Diploma or GED

• None

• 1-3 years of experience in driving commercial vehicles

Commercial Driver's License

• Operates the assigned vehicle according to all motor vehicle laws. Keeps the transportation supervisor informed about emerging issues.
• Maintains established routes and time schedules.
• Transports only authorized passengers. Picks up and unloads students only at approved stops. Keeps route sheets up-to-date. Offers routing suggestions.
• Fuels the assigned vehicle. Performs pre-trip/post-trip safety inspections. Checks safety equipment and first aid supplies. Prepares reports that describe equipment malfunctions.
• Supervises bus loading and unloading procedures. Operates the wheelchair lift. Ensures that wheelchairs are properly secured before operating the bus.
• Inspects harnesses, restraints, and other safety devices. Immediately corrects or reports unsafe conditions and/or defective equipment.
• Anticipates and prepares to provide assistance when aware of passengers with medical or other health considerations.
• Assumes responsibility for the interior/exterior cleanliness of the vehicle.
• Uses proper protocol when operating bus communication equipment.

• Attempts to identify and report vehicles that fail to comply with traffic regulations (e.g., failure to stop for flashing bus lights, passing in prohibited zones, etc.).
• Watches for student behavior that may indicate a problem (e.g., profanity, teasing, bullying, distress, etc.). Intervenes and/or reports concerns to an administrator.
• Immediately reports all traffic citations and accidents. Documents injuries that require medical attention.
• Performs other duties as directed.

• Sit, stand and walk on a frequent basis up to eight hours per day.
• Ability to operate a motorized vehicle.
• Push away from and pull towards the body from a seated position frequently up to five-hours per day.
• Fine motor skills required for use in pincher grasp and typing.

• Work is generally inside a moving vehicle.

Job performance is evaluated according to the policy provisions and procedures of the West Carrollton City Schools. The supervisor shall assess/rate the individual’s job performance against the responsibilities and essential elements that are applicable and included in this job description. The West Carrollton City Schools Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability.

The job description does not imply that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed. This job description is subject to change in response to funding variables, emerging technologies, improved operating procedures, productivity factors and unforeseen events.

2/14/2018