Bus Driver

Bus Driver

Plain Local School District Transportation Department - Canton, Ohio

Job

Final date to receive applications:
Jul 20, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:
Jul 16, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:
Immediately

QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 21 years old with a minimum of two years driving experience.
• Passed a satisfactory criminal background check.
• New report required every 6 years with driver re-certification.
• Negative pre-employment drug test.
• Physically qualified by passing the Physicians T8 Form.
• Pass semi-annual driver record checks through the Ohio Department of Education.
• Obtain a CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) with at least a Class B classification with a School Bus and Passenger Endorsement.
• Successfully complete pre-service and in-service trainings.
• Participate in drug and alcohol testing as mandated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).

SUPERVISES:

Students and/or areas assigned by the Transportation Supervisor.

JOB GOAL:

Provide courteous, orderly, punctual, and safe transportation to students in assigned vehicles along prescribed routes to and from designated buildings.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Classified Personnel.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must be insurable by the District’s fleet insurance carrier.
• Must be able to maneuver and handle equipment when needed, such as step ladder to clean outside mirrors/glass, general maintenance items (i.e., oil cans), power washer, safety equipment, cell phone, fueling equipment, etc.
• Comply with all rules, laws, and regulations - transportation, safety, and other - as prescribed by the State of Ohio and the Plain Local School District.
• Attend State, County, and District meetings as required.
• Make daily bus inspection each morning/afternoon as required by State law.
• Report in writing mechanical defects, malfunctions, etc., to the Mechanics.
• Clean interior of bus, outside mirrors/glass areas daily after all trips.
• Maintain discipline on the bus and report misconduct to the Building Principal at the end of the runs; meet with Principal to discuss student misconduct.
• Remain on bus while students are loading and unloading.
• Make all required reports, oral or written, of accidents, student misconduct, bus deficiencies, time cards, absentee reports, passenger lists, etc.
• Report to work every day at the assigned time.
• Provide a communication link between parents, students, and school.
• Meet with parents and administrators as required.
• Deal with occasional exposure to blood and bodily fluids.
• Deal with students in a friendly manner, even the occasional unruly student.
• Occasional operation of a bus in inclement weather conditions.
• Comply with all Plain Local Board of Education policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Position Type:
Part‑Time

Salary: $21.56 Per Hour

Job Categories:
Support Staff >
Transportation

• Brent May
• 901 44th St NW
• Canton, Ohio 44709
• Phone:
• Email: wilsonp