Bus Driver

Position Type:

CLASSIFIED SUPPORT STAFF Non-Certified/Bus Driver / Transportation

Date Posted:

5/5/2026

Location:

Transportation

Date Available:

08/18/2026

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Bus Driver--Transportation

One part-time Bus Driver to work 5.00 hrs per day on a 184 day calendar. Responsible for operating a school bus to transport students to and from their home and school as well as related activities according to Worthington School District, state, and federal guidelines.

Qualifications:

Must know the rules, regulations, procedures and laws as they relate to the operation of a passenger vehicle. Must be able to meet or exceed the annual state required physical examination. Must be able to pass drug & alcohol testing as required by law and district policies and procedures. Must possess a good driving record:

* Not more than one moving violation within the past three years

* No conviction of driving under the influence/or a controlled substance; railroad crossing violation; or individual 6 point conviction within the past 10 years

* Must maintain a good driving and criminal background that reflects a professional driver and which meets all contractual, local, state, and federal requirements.

* Must have an overall presentation that is compatible with District expectations.

* Must possess a valid State of Ohio Commercial Driver's License with School Bus Driver's Endorsement.

* Must be at least 21 years of age or older

Job Duties:

* Drives a school bus on an assigned route in order to pick up and discharge students

* Performs daily pre-trip inspection

* Checks and fills the bus with oil, fuel, coolant, and other fluids to proper levels

* Inspects the bus to ensure that all necessary safety equipment (i.e., flares, fire extinguisher and first aid kit) is present

* Maintains student discipline by verbal directions and reminders according to district guidelines

* Communicates with students, parents, staff, and administrators

* Demonstrates an interest in and empathy for children

* Reports bus malfunctions or suspected bus malfunctions to mechanic or Transportation Supervisor

* Operates warning lights for student pick-up, discharge and operates hazard lights at railroad crossings

* Operates a two-way radio properly

* Reads and follows instructions from written materials: maps, route sheets, pre-trip instructions, field trips, etc.

* Completes required forms

* Climbs in and out of the school bus emergency door to evacuate the bus in an emergency

* Performs emergency first aid

Job

Skills and Abilities:

* Considerable knowledge of the operation of basic bus mechanical equipment

* Some knowledge of child behavior

* Skill in the operation of a passenger school bus

* Ability to care for challenged students with diverse and special transportation needs

* Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions

* Ability to read and write

* Ability to communicate well with people

* Ability to be calm under stress

* Ability to control temper and maintain poise

* Ability to develop and maintain discipline of students

* Ability to read a map and follow road directions

* Ability to maintain insurability through district fleet policy

* Ability to administer first aid

* Ability to use technology to complete daily and assigned tasks appropriate for the position

* Rate of pay $27.80/hr to $35.48/hr*