Bus Driver

Bus Driver Job Details

Job : 5696622

Final date to receive applications: May 13, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: Aug 1, 2026

LOUISVILLE CITY SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Bus Driver

Supervisor: Transportation Supervisor

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

• Ensure 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 pretrip and post trip inspections as required and report problems
• 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
• Report all accidents and complete required reports
• 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
• Notify the transportation supervisor in case of illness in order to permit time to secure a substitute driver
• 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
• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information
• Interact in a positive manner with staff, students, parents and community
• Attend meetings and in-services as required
• Maintain valid driving credentials
• Immediately report any change in driving status, traffic charges or convictions and criminal charges and convictions to employer
• Promote good public relations
• Knowledge of computers skills, and emails

• Warm up the engine gradually in cold weather
• Exercise responsible leadership when on out-of-district school trips
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Transportation Supervisor
• Serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as responsible citizens

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• State of Ohio Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate

• 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 Preservice Bus Driver Training Manual
• Familiar with all materials in Ohio Pupil Transportation Operation and Safety Rules
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to read and understand road maps

• Bus
• Other passenger vehicles legal for the transportation of students
• Air compressor and tire pressure gauge
• Refueling equipment
• Pressure washer
• Safety equipment on bus
• Wheelchair lift and wheelchair securement devices
• Mobile communication devices
• Required safety equipment found on school vehicles
• First aid kit and body fluid kit
• Various handheld items, e.g. tire iron, oil can, flares, broom, dustpan, flashlight, squeegee

• Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue
• Ability to operate the bus or vehicle in inclement weather conditions
• Frequent interaction with unruly children
• Occasional evening/weekend/summer work
• Occasional requirement to work overtime
• Occasional requirement to lift and carry bus supplies up to a maximum of 50 pounds
• Occasional requirement to push and pull…