Bus Driver; Floater

Bus Driver (Floater)

Woodridge Local School District Transportation – Peninsula, Ohio.

• Job : 4410036
• Final date to receive applications: Jun 30, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)
• Re-Posted: May 19, 2026 7:04 PM (UTC)

Title: School Bus Driver (Floater) Contracted 2 hrs. AM & 2 hrs. PM

Hourly Rate: $24.70

No Benefits.

Position

Purpose:

Under the general supervision of the Transportation Supervisor, to ensure the safe transportation of students, staff, and others to and from school, residential neighborhoods, and field trips.

• Safely drives a school bus on days when school is in session over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, loading and unloading students at designated locations.
• Transports students, teachers, and others on school field or activity trips.
• Inspects assigned bus on a daily basis prior to transporting passengers to ensure the bus is in good, clean, safe working order.
• Cleans and refuels the bus as needed.
• Ensures that a communication device is in proper working order before each trip.
• Reports all mechanical deficiencies, traffic violations, or accidents promptly.
• Arranges for and ensures completion of routine maintenance of the bus (e.g., oil change); transports the bus to and from maintenance and repair facilities.
• Maintains order and discipline among students, reports incidents involving student discipline.
• Observes and tracks route timing to establish route efficiency.
• Maintains and submits records and reports as required.
• Follows procedures to ensure no child is left alone on bus without adult supervision; ensures all children depart bus at the end of routes.
• Inventories bus emergency and first aid supplies; reports needs to the Director.
• Prepares aides and children for bus drills; ensures bus evacuation drills are held as required.
• In case of accidents/emergencies, evacuates children, follows medical emergency procedures, completes written report.
• Attends and participates in trainings, continuing education, career, and professional development opportunities.

• Performs other related tasks as assigned.

• Uses standard automotive and bus equipment, and telephone.

• Travels to and from school district buildings, vehicle service stations, field trip locations, and other destinations.

• Knowledge of all traffic laws, regulations, road signs and related information.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate the bus, conduct pre-trip inspections, and clean the bus.
• Visual and auditory acuity within professionally determined normal ranges, with correction if needed.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective organizational, problem solving, and time management skills.
• Ability to learn and comprehend information from procedures manuals and other materials; ability to comprehend and follow traffic signs.
• Ability to physically move through the bus, center, and classrooms.
• Ability to maintain composure and perform responsibilities under pressure.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.

• Works in standard school bus environment.

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance.

• Motor Vehicle Operator's (DMV) License.
• Current Commercial Driver's License (CDL), class B SP (Passenger and School Bus) endorsement.

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Successful prior experience working as a bus driver, preferably in a school district or transporting children.

Position Type: Full-time

• Joyce Roth
• 4411 Quick Rd
• Peninsula, Ohio 44264
• Phone:
• Email: jroth.oh.us