Substitute Van Drivers

Van Drivers Needed

Oberlin City Schools is looking for substitute Van Drivers to assist with student transportation as needed. This position is open to current employees. The position is paid at $18.25/hr on an as‑needed basis.

• Valid Driver’s License
• Participation in Substance Abuse Testing
• Successful completion of a Physical Examination
• Passing score on a written exam
• Passing score on an on‑site driving exam
• Meet all requirements of Ohio Pupil Transportation Laws and Regulations, State Laws, and District Board of Education Policy.
• Be at least 18 years of age and hold a high school diploma or equivalent diploma and have two years driving experience.
• Hold a current Commercial Driver's License as required by Ohio.
• Documentation of a clear criminal record.
• Successfully pass an annual physical exam as required by the State of Ohio.
• Satisfactory pre‑employment and ongoing random drug test results.
• Have on file, in the superintendent's office, a copy of the driver’s abstract (semi‑annually).
• Have successfully completed the course on transportation laws and regulations as established by the State of Ohio and the Ohio Department of Education.
• Ability to assist students with disabilities (e.g., mobility, transferring, positioning, etc.).
• Ability to cope with stressful traffic, weather conditions, and passenger distractions.
• Physical ability to perform all aspects of the driver responsibilities.
• Meets all mandated health requirements.

• Report for work with at least 15 minutes prep time before departure.
• Complete and hand in daily pre‑trip and post‑trip inspection forms after returning to storage.
• Follow all administrative regulations, policies and procedures as established by the Ohio Department of Transportation and the Board of Education.
• Operate school buses and/or other district vehicles within the limits of the law.
• Fuel the vehicle as required by operational regulations; no fueling with occupants on bus.
• Check bus condition and seats following each run/trip.
• Report all mechanical defects to the Superintendent and request repairs using the inspection form.
• Observe all safety regulations for school buses.
• Transport only authorized students to and from board‑approved bus stops and routes.
• Maintain a punctual route schedule.
• Report all accidents and complete all required reports.
• Maintain discipline when students are on the bus, reporting disruptive students to proper authorities on proper forms.
• Attend yearly four‑hour mandatory in‑service safety workshops and meetings as required.
• Maintain a clean bus.
• Stay on the bus at any time when there are students on board, except wheelchairs.
• Work with parents, colleagues, and other school employees to problem‑solve special needs situations and general operation of the transportation system.
• Demonstrate maturity and ability to work with students and their families.
• Notify the Superintendent of any traffic violation incurred immediately.
• Check wheelchair lift operation, if applicable.
• Plug assigned bus into electric outlet in cold weather, unplug before departing.
• Encourage attendance at up to four in‑service or orientation meetings annually on a voluntary basis.
• Be able to change work assignment from school to school, when designated.
• Maintain current knowledge of emergency evacuation procedures.

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually by the Superintendent or designee according to Board‑approved evaluation instrument.

Full‑time

Entry level

Management and Manufacturing

Primary and Secondary Education