School Bus Driver

Job Description

UPPER ARLINGTON CITY SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Bus Driver

Time

Schedule:

9 - 12 months

Salary Rate or Ratio: Hourly

Reports to: Director of Transportation & Custodial Services

Employment Status: Classified - Regular

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Description: Safely transport students to and from school and all school-related events; comply with federal and state laws, and board of education rules and mandates that pertain to school bus drivers.

Probationary Period: 120 Days

• High school diploma or GED
• Possess and maintain a valid State of Ohio Class B commercial driver's license (CDL) with school bus endorsement
• Must pass annual medical physical
• Must complete bus driver recertification every six years as required by state law
• Required to pass random drug and alcohol testing
• Pass BCI background check
• Other alternatives to the above qualifications may be considered by the Supervisor and/or Board of Education

• Ability to work effectively with others
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to read and understand verbal and written instructions, written warnings, and labels
• Effective active listening skills
• Organizational and problem‑solving skills
• Basic first aid
• Familiar with all materials in Ohio Pre‑service Bus Driver Training Manual
• Familiar with all materials in Ohio Pupil Transportation Operation and Safety Rules
• Obey all traffic laws
• Observe all mandatory safety regulations for school buses
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to read and understand road maps
• Trained in student management and handling of special‑needs children
• Ability to log‑in and navigate district required software (e.g., Public School Works, email, etc.)
• Other alternatives to the above knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered by the Supervisor and/or Board of Education

• Ensure the safety of students
• Transport students safely and efficiently to and from school and school‑related events
• Follow assigned bus routes and schedules
• Maintain required records and information
• Perform pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections as required and report problems
  
  Keep the assigned bus neat and clean
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge and awareness of changes in driving laws as they apply to transporting school children
• Obey all traffic laws
• Observe all mandatory safety regulations for school buses
• Maintain pupil control and report any violations to the proper authorities as prescribed
• Notify the transportation director and mechanics in case of mechanical failure or lateness
• Discharge students only at authorized stops
• Report all accidents and complete required reports
• Report any hazardous conditions along the existing route to the transportation supervisor
• Attend bus driver meetings and be available in the event of emergency dismissal
• Notify the transportation supervisor in case of illness to allow time to secure a substitute driver
• Conduct front door, rear door and combined front‑and‑rear door emergency evacuation drills
• Prepare reports, route maps, schedules, pupil lists, and accident reports as required
• Make contact with the public with tact and diplomacy
• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information
• Interact in a positive manner with staff, students, and parents
• Attend meetings and in‑services as required
• Immediately report any change in driving status, traffic charges, or convictions to the employer
• Promote good public relations
• Other alternatives to the above essential functions may be considered by the Supervisor and/or Board of Education

• Warm up the engine gradually in cold weather
• Exercise responsible leadership when on out‑of‑district school trips
• Maintain records of fuel, oil usage, and mileage
• Makes detours on routes when needed
• Occasional requirement to lift students and push wheelchairs
• Occasional requirement to transport students to emergency evacuation locations
• Fill out incident reports regarding the code of student behavior violations
• Conduct a school bus safety program for all bus students in grades K‑3 during the first 3 weeks of school as required by state law
• May be asked to…