School Bus Driver

Job Description

Bus Driver

Bowling Green City Schools

Location: 13230 Bishop Road, Bowling Green, OH 43402

Employment Type: Full-Time (additional opportunities for athletic trips and field trips)

Starting Pay: $22.57 per hour

Reports To: Assistant Director of Transportation

At Bowling Green City Schools, student safety is our highest priority.

Our Transportation Department safely travels more than 370,000 miles each year
, providing dependable transportation that supports student learning and success. We are looking for caring, safety-minded professionals who enjoy working with children and want to make a meaningful difference in their community.

We offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Starting wage of $22.57 per hour
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• District-paid life insurance
• State retirement through SERS
• Paid holidays, sick time and personal time
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional development opportunities
• Free access to Wood County Consortium Clinics (for employees enrolled in the district health plan)
• Optional supplemental insurance including short-term disability, long-term disability, accident, critical illness, cancer, hospital indemnity, dependent life, and additional life insurance

The Bus Driver is responsible for providing safe, efficient, and courteous transportation for students while maintaining a positive and professional relationship with students, families, and staff. This position helps ensure students arrive safely to and from school and school-related activities while supporting the educational mission of Bowling Green City Schools.

• Safely operate a school bus on assigned routes and trips.
• Conduct required pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Maintain appropriate student behavior and promote a safe environment.
• Follow all Ohio school transportation laws, regulations, and district procedures.
• Maintain accurate transportation records and reports.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, school staff, and transportation personnel.
• Report accidents, incidents, vehicle concerns, and safety issues promptly.
• Attend required meetings and training.
• Perform other transportation-related duties as assigned.

Applicants must:

• Possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Hold or be eligible to obtain a valid Ohio Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL) with School Bus (S) and Passenger (P) endorsements.
• Meet Ohio Department of Education and Workforce school bus driver certification requirements.
• Maintain an acceptable driving record.
• Successfully complete all required pre-employment screenings, including physical examination, drug testing, and criminal background checks (BCI/FBI), as required by law.
• Meet applicable health requirements for Ohio school bus drivers.
• Demonstrate the ability to safely transport students while providing excellent customer service.
• Be able to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with students, families, and staff.

We're looking for candidates who:

• Put student safety first.
• Demonstrate professionalism and reliability.
• Have excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Remain calm under pressure.
• Communicate respectfully with students, parents, and coworkers.
• Adapt well to changing traffic, weather, and scheduling conditions.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

This position requires the ability to safely operate a school bus and perform the essential functions of the job, including assisting students when necessary, completing vehicle inspections, and working in varying weather conditions. Employees may be exposed to noise, traffic, seasonal temperatures, and occasional interactions with disruptive individuals. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essentia