Bus Driver

Bus Driver--Transportation

One part-time Bus Driver to work 5.5hrs per day on a 184 day calendar. Responsible for operating a school bus to transport students to and from their home and school as well as related activities according to Worthington School District, state, and federal guidelines.

Qualifications:

Must know the rules, regulations, procedures and laws as they relate to the operation of a passenger vehicle. Must be able to meet or exceed the annual state required physical examination. Must be able to pass drug & alcohol testing as required by law and district policies and procedures. Must possess a good driving record:

• Not more than one moving violation within the past three years

• No conviction of driving under the influence/or a controlled substance; railroad crossing violation; or individual 6 point conviction within the past 10 years

• Must maintain a good driving and criminal background that reflects a professional driver and which meets all contractual, local, state, and federal requirements.

• Must have an overall presentation that is compatible with District expectations.

• Must possess a valid State of Ohio Commercial Driver's License with School Bus Driver's Endorsement.

• Must be at least 21 years of age or older

Job Duties:

• Drives a school bus on an assigned route in order to pick up and discharge students

• Performs daily pre-trip inspection

• Checks and fills the bus with oil, fuel, coolant, and other fluids to proper levels

• Inspects the bus to ensure that all necessary safety equipment (i.e., flares, fire extinguisher and first aid kit) is present

• Maintains student discipline by verbal directions and reminders according to district guidelines

• Communicates with students, parents, staff, and administrators

• Demonstrates an interest in and empathy for children

• Reports bus malfunctions or suspected bus malfunctions to mechanic or Transportation Supervisor

• Operates warning lights for student pick-up, discharge and operates hazard lights at railroad crossings

• Operates a two-way radio properly

• Reads and follows instructions from written materials: maps, route sheets, pre-trip instructions, field trips, etc.

• Completes required forms

• Climbs in and out of the school bus emergency door to evacuate the bus in an emergency

• Performs emergency first aid

Job Skills and Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of the operation of basic bus mechanical equipment

• Some knowledge of child behavior

• Skill in the operation of a passenger school bus

• Ability to care for challenged students with diverse and special transportation needs

• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions

• Ability to read and write

• Ability to communicate well with people

• Ability to be calm under stress

• Ability to control temper and maintain poise

• Ability to develop and maintain discipline of students

• Ability to read a map and follow road directions

• Ability to maintain insurability through district fleet policy

• Ability to administer first aid

• Ability to use technology to complete daily and assigned tasks appropriate for the position

• Rate of pay $25.31/hr to $32.30/hr*