Bus Driver; approx

LIBERTY UNION-THURSTON LOCAL SCHOOLS Bus Driver

Approx. 4.75 hours/day

Compensation based on experience / Bus Driver Salary Schedule

1-year probationary period per OAPSE Article 6.01

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Be at least 21 years of age and have two (2) years of driving experience
• Meet all requirements of the Ohio Pupil Transportation Laws and Regulations, State laws, and district Board of Education policy
• Ability to obtain a Class A or B with School Bus and Passenger.
• Successfully pass an annual physical examination, tuberculosis screening and pre‑employment testing as required by law.
• Successfully complete the Ohio School Bus Pre‑service class requirements or will complete within three (3) months of employment
• Successfully complete the safe operation of a school bus “Behind the Wheel” training.
• Obtain and have on file annually an acceptable driver abstract from the Ohio BMV
• Successfully pass the Ohio School Bus Driving Skills Test
• Administer first aid as needed
• Be physically and mentally capable of safely operating a school bus in normal and emergency situations.
• Have ability to cope with stressful situations.
• Be physically capable of appropriately lifting and managing handicapped pupils when necessary
• Comply with all recertification requirements as necessary
• Comply with and have on file all annual requirements. (Physical, abstract, blood‑borne pathogens,
• 4‑hour in‑service training, and bus driver’s certificate issued by the ESC, exempted village, or city superintendent
• Comply with the Federal Commercial Driver License Drug and Alcohol laws
• Be neat and clean and possess a positive attitude
• Be accessible to a telephone
• Ability to follow written and oral procedures
• Submit a satisfactory background check as requested

Transportation Supervisor

To safely transport students to and from school in a timely manner

• It is the responsibility of the bus driver to report for work, allowing enough time prior to departure to assure all requirements and responsibilities have been completed to operate a safe school bus as required by law.
• It is the responsibility of the school bus driver to make a daily pre‑trip inspection of the school bus before leaving storage and post‑trip inspection after each trip before leaving the bus as required by law.
• Check bus after each trip to make sure no student is left on the bus.
• Complete a written time schedule and roster and maintain a consistent time schedule.
• Comply with bus routes as directed by Superintendent or designee.
• Report all school bus accidents and complete all required reports.
• Enforce all student laws and regulations.
• Attend all safety workshops and meetings as requested.
• Operate school buses within the limits of the law.
• Notify supervisor of any traffic violation he/she incur. This includes any violation in a school bus or personal vehicle (ORC 4506.1(e)).
• Drivers must remain on the bus when students are in the bus except when assisting special needs students.
• Keep bus clean, both inside and out, at all times.
• Submit to the random, reasonable suspicion and post accident drug and alcohol testing.
• Comply with all Federal and Ohio Pupil Transportation Laws and Regulations.
• Comply with all procedures and regulations as established by the Board of Education.
• Refrain from the use and influence of alcohol or any harmful drugs.
• Complete at least three (3) emergency evacuation drills per year.
• Maintain an appropriate rapport with co‑workers.
• Communicate effectively with the supervisor.
• Comply with all Board of Education policies.
• Establish a professional rapport with the students.