Substitute Bus Driver

Substitute Bus Driver for  School Year

Position Type: Classified Substitute/ Substitute Bus Driver

Date Posted: 6/2/2026

Location: Perrysburg Transportation

Date Available:  School Year

Rate of pay: Sub Bus Driver - $20.00 per hour

Reports To: Transportation Director

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Substitute bus drivers will fill in for regular bus drivers during absences on an as needed basis. Substitute bus drivers must hold a valid Ohio CDL.

• Valid driver's license with CDL endorsement; bus driver’s certificate.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must meet requirements of the Ohio Department of Education and the district's Board Policy.
• Completion of satisfactory pre‑employment driver training program, and basic bus driver education program.
• Be physically qualified as determined by annual physical examination required by the State of Ohio.
• Professional tact, diplomacy and presentation with administrators, staff, teachers, students, parents and the community.
• Conscientious and assumes responsibility for own work performance.
• Good health, high moral character.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm and sincere desire to aid all students.

Responsible for the safe and efficient transportation of school pupils within the guidelines of the State of Ohio and the policies established by the Board of Education, maintaining discipline on the bus and promoting good public relations by neat appearance, proper attitude and suitable appearance of the school bus.

• Complete a safety check of the school bus as required by the State of Ohio Regulation 3301‑83‑11 before each run.
• Board the bus at least fifteen minutes before the scheduled morning departure and at least five minutes before departing the parking area in the afternoon.
• In cold weather, warm up the engine gradually; do not race the engine. Be sure windshield, side windows and all mirrors are clear.
• Complete established pre‑trip inspection. Check headlights, tail and stop lights, warning lights, directional lights, tires, horn, windshield wipers, heater and defroster, dashboard gauges, steering brakes or any other feature which may affect the safe, efficient operation of the vehicle.
• Report equipment malfunctions in School Dude and hand over to the bus mechanics.
• Responsible for safe operating condition and cleanliness of the bus.
• Maintain pupil control and report any violation to the transportation supervisor according to procedure.
• Report any hazardous conditions along the existing route to the transportation supervisor.
• Follow properly approved procedures for reporting bus accidents and complete forms provided.
• Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude, conversation and the appearance of the school bus.
• Share in the responsibility for driving for a school-sponsored event and/or approved field trip.
• Shall be required to attend one annual in‑service program.
• Brief passengers on safety protocol.
• Do not leave any loose items on the bus.

• Serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings.
• Help instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values.
• Conduct other duties related to the bus driver’s duties as assigned by the transportation supervisor.

• Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue.
• Occasional operation of a vehicle under inclement weather conditions.
• Occasional interaction among unruly children.
• The substitute shall remain free of any alcohol or non‑prescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.

The Perrysburg Exempted Village School District Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age or disability. This job description summary does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed. This job description is subject to change.