Bus Driver Substitute Job Niles area,Ohio USA,Transportation

Position: Bus Driver

Reports to: Transportation Supervisor

Employment Status: Substitute

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:

Ensure safety of students
Transport students safely and efficiently to and from school and school related events
Conduct oneself professionally as a representative of our school district while at school sponsored activities and field trips
Follow assigned bus routes and schedules
Maintain required records and information
Report any mechanical problems to the bus mechanic/Transportation 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
Notify the transportation supervisor in case of illness in order to permit time to secure a substitute driver
Share in the responsibility for retrieving driving directions to and from school-sponsored events and/or approved field trips
Conduct front door, rear door and combination front and rear door emergency evacuation drills
Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy
Maintain respect at all times for confidential information (i.e. 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

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

Warm up the engine gradually in cold weather
Exercise responsible leadership when on out-of-district school trips
Participate in a school bus safety program for all bus students, grades K-3, during the first three weeks of school as needed and as required by state law
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
BCII report
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 city streets and frequent destinations
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

Equipment Operated:

Bus
Two-way radio
Safety equipment on bus
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
Body fluid kit
Various handheld items (i.e. tire iron, oil can, flares, broom, dustpan, flashlight, squeegee)

Additional Working Conditions:

Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue
Occasional operation of a bus or vehicle in inclement weather conditions
Frequent interaction among unruly children
Occasional evening/weekend/summer work
Occasional requirement to lift and carry bus supplies up to a maximum of 20 pounds (i.e. oil and fluids)
Frequent requirement to climb (i.e. steps on bus and to check bus fluids, through bus back emergency door, bumpers to adjust mirrors or clean windshield)
Frequent stooping, kneeling and crouching during inspections
Frequent requirement to balance when adjusting side mirrors
Frequent extensive sitting, up to two hours at a time
Frequent exposure to high levels of noise (i.e. bus engines)
Frequent repetitive hand motion (i.e. opening bus door and turning the steering wheel)
Occasional requirement to carry bus students in an emergency evacuation
Frequent exposure to various fumes, i.e., carbon monoxide and diesel fuel
Frequent requirement to sit, stand, walk. talk, hear, see (color vision required), read, speak, reach, stretch with…