Bus Driver

Position Type:
Transportation/ Bus Driver

Date Posted: 2/24/2025

Location:

District

Date Available:

08/01/2025

District:
Jonathan Alder Local School District

• Keeps to assigned schedule and route.
• Directly supervises students on bus at all times by being present on the bus and alert to student behavior.
• Uses the bus radio in a professional manner and only for school/safety related business.
• Reports all on duty and off duty violations of traffic laws to supervisor before returning to work.
• Maintains mature and proper behavior while on duty and on school property.
• Must carry CDL at all times when on duty, according to Ohio law.
• Follows Ohio law and district policy in regard to use of cell phones and other electronic devices (may not be used at any time while students are present on the bus, whether the bus is moving or not).
• Idles bus only as needed. 5 minutes to warm up in the morning, which may be extended to 10 minutes when the temperature is below 32.
• Shuts bus engine off when parked on school property for 3 minutes or more, with the exception of a bus using a handicapped lift. Does not restart bus until all students have boarded.
• Performs other related duties as may be assigned by the Transportation Coordinator, including field trips.
• Maintains a good attendance record.
• Follows district and departmental policies for requesting days/time off.
• Maintains a good rapport with the students.
• Obtains pre-approval for memos or notes to parents of all students on bus route.
• At all times, maintains the confidentiality of school and department related issues.
• Defuses rumors with regard to school matters among drivers and/or in community.

Reports to: Transportation Coordinator

Supervises: Children who are passengers on the bus he/she operates

Position Goal: To provide safe and efficient transportation of students

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: The total number of days school is in session during a school year is 178 plus 6 paid holidays, plus the opening day meeting.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated by the Transportation Coordinator. Drivers are evaluated once a year prior to acquiring a continuing contract; then every three years. Additional evaluations may be conducted if deemed necessary.

1. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cleans the bus and acquires necessary repairs and service as needed
• Completes mandated pre-trip prior to driving bus each day.
• Is compliant with all Ohio laws, ODE and district policies and procedures related to mandatory random, reasonable cause and post-accident drug/alcohol testing.
• Obeys all Ohio and local traffic laws, ODE and district policies and procedures.
• Observes all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
• Keeps to assigned schedule and route.
• Directly supervises students on bus at all times by being present on the bus and alert to student behavior.
• Maintains firm, fair and consistent discipline when students are on the bus.
• Enforces school bus regulations as outlined in handbook and bus rules document.
• Reports undisciplined students to the proper authority in writing.
• Picks up and discharges students only at authorized stops.
• Transports only authorized students.
• Completes and turns in route timing sheets, time sheets and other reports/forms as required.
• Notifies the proper authorities in case of mechanical failure or delay in arrival.
• Notifies the proper authority in the event…