Bus Driver

School Bus Driver
Beavercreek Service Center
5 Hrs/Day (Guaranteed)
190 Days per school year (including 10 paid Holidays)
Starting Rate: $26.21 - $27.22/hour (dependant upon experience)

Current Openings:

Bus 19: 6:00a - 8:15a and 1:45p - 4:30p = 5 hours

Bus 48: 5:55a - 8:25a and 2:20p - 4:50p = 5 hours

Bus 49: 6:55a - 9:10a and 1:15p - 4:15p = 5.25 hours

Bus 59: 5:45a - 8:15a and 1:45p - 4:15p = 5 hours

Bus 79: 6:00a - 8:15a and 1:50p - 4:35p = 5 hours

Bus 82: 5:45a - 8:15a and 1:50p - 4:35p = 5.25 hours

VAN: 5:50a - 9:05a and 1:30p - 3:15p = 5 hours

Provides for the safe, efficient, and courteous transportation of students. Keeps the transportation supervisor informed about bus activities and emerging issues.

• Operates the bus according to all motor vehicle laws (e.g., speed limits, complete stops, etc.). Practices defensive driving techniques.
• Upholds board policies and follows administrative procedures.
• Promotes a favorable image of the school district.
• Provides dependable service. Maintains established routes and time schedules.
  
  Note:
  
  Safety is the top priority even if delays disrupt the bus schedule.
• Transports only authorized passengers. Picks up and unloads students only at approved stops. Helps keep route sheets up-to-date. Offers routing suggestions.
• Performs pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections. Checks fire, emergency equipment, and first aid supplies. Prepares written inspection reports.
• Offers help when students ask for or their behavior suggests they need assistance. Allows students to seek their highest degree of independence.
• Supervises bus loading and unloading procedures.
• Operates the wheelchair lift on accessible buses. Ensures that wheelchairs are properly secured before the bus starts.
• Inspect harnesses, restraints, and other safety devices. Immediately corrects or reports unsafe conditions and/or defective equipment.
• Anticipates and is prepared to offer assistance when aware of passengers with medical or other health considerations.
• Monitors student behavior. Enforces safety regulations. Maintains high standards for student conduct. Upholds the student conduct code.
• Promotes the proper use of school property. Reports student discipline problems, vandalism, or other related concerns to the building principal. Prepares disciplinary notices as required.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned

• Knowledge of all traffic laws, regulations, road signs and related information.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate the bus, conduct pre-trip inspections, and clean the bus.
• Visual and auditory acuity within professionally determined normal ranges, with correction if needed.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective organizational, problem solving, and time management skills.
• Ability to learn and comprehend information from procedures manuals and other materials. Ability to comprehend and follow traffic signs required.
• Ability to physically move through the bus, center and classrooms.
• Ability to maintain composure and perform responsibilities under pressure and in cases of accidents or other emergencies.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

• Demonstrates professionalism and maintains a positive work attitude.
• Carries out prescribed activities efficiently with limited supervision.
• Communicates effectively using verbal, nonverbal, and writing skills.
• Works cooperatively to support a successful team effort.
• Reacts productively to interruptions and changing conditions.
• Averts problem situations and intervenes to resolve conflicts.
• Lifts, carries, and/or moves work-related supplies and equipment.
• Climbs and works from a…