Bus Driver

Location: 3650 Reed Road, Columbus, OH, 43220, United States

The Bus Driver is responsible for safely transporting students along set morning and afternoon routes, field trips, and other related school activities. The Bus Driver is responsible for ensuring the safety, reliability, and maintenance of the school’s transportation fleet, including buses and vans.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates empathy and professionalism when working with students.
• Performs pre-trip inspections and report any mechanical issues promptly.
• Complies with all school safety policies and state transportation regulations at all times.
• Enforces the transportation safety protocols and procedures to ensure student well-being.
• Ensures vehicles are clean, fueled, and fully stocked with emergency equipment and first aid supplies.
• Performs regular inspections and preventative maintenance on school vehicles, including buses and vans, to maintain safety and state compliance.
• Tracks vehicle mileage, fuel usage, service intervals, and inspection schedules.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Must know the rules, regulations, procedures, and laws as they relate to the operation of a passenger vehicle.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle maintenance, diagnostics, and repair practices.
• Understanding of Ohio Department of Education transportation regulations and inspection standards.
• Ability to work independently and respond to urgent issues quickly and effectively.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and act professionally when interacting with students, staff, and vendors.
• Must be consistently available for assigned morning routes between 6:30 am and 8:30 am
• Must be consistently available for assigned afternoon routes between 2:30 pm and 5:30 pm
• Must be available to support field trips as needed during the school day, typically between 8:30 am-3:30 pm
• Must be available for Saturday athletic transportation if needed, with schedules ranging from 8:00 am - 9:00pm
• High school diploma or GED required
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Possession of a valid Ohio Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with School Bus and Passenger endorsements.
• Certification in vehicle safety inspection (e.g., ASE or state-specific credentials).
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 403b Match

The Wellington School, a PreK-12 independent school in Columbus, Ohio, is dedicated to delivering a comprehensive education where foundational skills are developed, and learning is applied through innovative, experiential approaches. At Wellington, every member of our community plays a critical role in upholding our values as we help students find their purpose and realize their potential for tomorrow’s world. Wellington is committed to providing its faculty and staff with professional development opportunities, competitive compensation/benefits package, and a supportive work environment.

Diversity and belonging are central to our work, and we invite you to explore our website to learn more about our unique approach to teaching and learning.

Wellington's Core Values

• Be Curious
• Be Yourself
• Be Ambitious
• Be Responsible

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The Wellington School encourages and welcomes applications from students, faculty, and staff without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, age, or other protected class. It does not unlawfully discriminate in the administration of its educational policies, financial aid programs, or school-administered extracurricular programs.

Apply now to join our joyful, challenging, and future-focused learning community for kids in preschool through grade 12. The first round deadline is February 15.