Transportation Substitute Bus Driver Job Dayton area,Ohio USA,Transportation

Position Type:
Transportation/Sub Bus Driver

Date Posted:
4/29/2025

Location:
Preble ESC

Date Available:
06/09/2026

District:
Preble County Educational Service Center

Position:
School Bus Driver

Reports to:
Transportation Supervisor

Employment Status:
Substitute/Contracted Full-time

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

NOTE:
The below lists are not ranked in order of importance

Essential Functions:

• Be prompt and on time for all school bus routes

• Notify the supervisor in case of illness so as to permit time to secure a substitute driver

• Transport students safely and efficiently to and from school and school related events

• Follow assigned bus routes and schedules

• Notify supervisor of any deviations from routes to receive approval

• Maintain required records and information

• Report any mechanical problems to the bus mechanic/supervisor

• Keep assigned vehicle 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 supervisor in case of mechanical failure or lateness

• Discharge students only at authorized stops

• Transport only authorized students

• Report all accidents and complete required reports

• Enforce applicable federal and state laws, and the Board of Education policies

• Complete established pre-trip inspection of vehicle

• 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

• Share in the responsibility for driving for a school-sponsored event and/or approved field trip

• Conduct front door, rear door and combination front and rear door emergency evacuation drills

• Prepare reports, route maps, schedules, pupil lists, and accident reports as required by the state of Ohio, Ohio Department of Education, and the Board of Education

• Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy

• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g. student identification information, student medication

• Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents

• Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude, conversation and by the safe and professional operation of a school bus

• Attend meetings and in-services as required

• Fill out incidents report indicating exact "Code of Student Behavior" violations

• Conduct a school bus safety program for all bus students, grades K-3, during the first three weeks of school as required by state law

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ability to obtain a CPI certification within the first year of employment and renew yearly to remain in compliance with

Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, and the Board of Education

• Exercise responsible leadership when on out-of-district school trips

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Transportation Supervisor

Qualifications:

• Appropriate state of Ohio certification/license

• State of Ohio Class B commercial driver's license with S and P endorsements

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work effectively with others

• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing

• Effective, active listening skills

• Organizational and problem solving skills

• Basic first aid

• Knowledge of relevant Ohio laws and regulations

• Knowledge of traffic rules

• Ability to read and understand verbal and written instructions, written warnings and labels

• Trained in student management, and handling of special needs children

• Trained to recognize signs of abuse or neglect and the signs of drug or alcohol abuse

• Ability to work independently

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