Ohio Department Of Education Louisville , OH 44641
Posted 6 days ago
Bus Drivers are needed at Louisville City Schools for 4 hours per day as per negotiated agreement section 2908. CDL with bus endorsement required. Availability to run extra trips is necessary.
LOUISVILLE CITY SCHOOLS
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position: Bus Driver
Supervisor: Transportation Supervisor
Description: Safely transport students to and from school and all school related events; comply with federal and state laws, and board of education rules and mandates that pertain to school bus drivers
NOTE: The below lists are not ranked in order of importance
Essential Functions:
Ensure safety of students
Transport students safely and efficiently to and from school and school related events
Follow assigned bus routes and schedules
Maintain required records and information
Perform pretrip and post trip inspections as required and report problems
Keep assigned vehicle neat and clean
Maintain up-to-date knowledge and awareness of changes in driving laws as they apply to transporting school children
Obey all traffic laws
Observe all mandatory safety regulations for school buses
Maintain pupil control and report any violations to the proper authorities as prescribed
Notify the transportation supervisor in case of mechanical failure or lateness
Discharge students only at authorized stops
Report all accidents and complete required reports
Complete established pre-trip inspection of vehicle
Report any hazardous conditions along the existing route to the transportation supervisor
Attend bus driver meetings and be available in the event of emergency dismissal
Notify the transportation supervisor in case of illness in order to permit time to secure a substitute driver
Share in the responsibility for driving for a school-sponsored event and/or approved field trip
Conduct front door, rear door and combination front and rear door emergency evacuation drills
Prepare reports, route maps, schedules, pupil lists, and accident reports as required
Maintain respect at all times for confidential information
Interact in a positive manner with staff, students, parents and community
Attend meetings and in-services as required
Maintain valid driving credentials
Immediately report any change in driving status, traffic charges or convictions and criminal charges and convictions to employer
Promote good public relations
Knowledge of computers skills, emails, and spreadsheets
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
Warm up the engine gradually in cold weather
Exercise responsible leadership when on out-of-district school trips
Perform other duties as assigned by the Transportation Supervisor
Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent required
State of Ohio Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to work effectively with others
Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to read and understand verbal and written instructions, written warnings and labels
Effective active listening skills
Organizational and problem solving skills
Basic first aid
Familiar with all materials in Ohio Preservice Bus Driver Training Manual
Familiar with all materials in Ohio Pupil Transportation Operation and Safety Rules
Ability to work independently
Ability to read and understand road maps
Trained in student management, and handling of special needs children
Equipment Operated:
Bus
Other passenger vehicles legal for the transportation of students
Air compressor and tire pressure gauge
Refueling equipment
Pressure washer
Safety equipment on bus
Wheelchair lift and wheelchair securement devices
Mobile communication devices
Required safety equipment found on school vehicles
First aid kit and body fluid kit
Various handheld items, e.g. tire iron, oil can, flares, broom, dustpan, flashlight, squeegee
Additional Working Conditions:
Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue
Ability to operate the bus or vehicle in inclement weather conditions
Frequent interaction with unruly children
Occasional evening/weekend/summer work
Occasional requirement to work overtime
Occasional requirement to lift and carry bus supplies up to a maximum of 50 pounds
Occasional requirement to push and pull up to a maximum of 300 pounds (on wheels)
Frequent requirement to climb steps on bus and to check bus fluids, through bus back emergency door, bumpers to adjust mirrors or clean windshield
Frequent stooping, kneeling and crouching during inspections
Frequent requirement to balance when adjusting side mirrors
Frequent extensive sitting
Frequent exposure to high levels of noise
Frequent repetitive hand motion
Occasional requirement to carry bus students in an emergency evacuation
Frequent exposure to various fumes, i.e., carbon monoxide and diesel fuel
Complies with all Louisville Board of Education policies and procedures
Frequent requirement to sit, stand, walk. talk, hear, see (color vision required), read, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, crouch, climb, balance, kneel and stoop
This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent's supervisor, appointing authority.
Ohio Department Of Education