School Bus Driver — Safe Student Transport

• Location:
  
  West Carrollton City Schools Central Office

Position Type:
Transportation/ Bus Driver

Date Posted:
12/10/2025

Location:

West Carrollton City Schools Central Office

Closing Date:
07/31/2026

District:
West Carrollton City Schools

West Carrollton City Schools
Job Description

Title: Bus Driver

Reports To: Transportation Coordinator

Evaluated By: Transportation Coordinator

Job Location: As Assigned

Job Summary:

* Provide for the safe, efficient, and courteous transportation of students.

* DL Class B with PS endorsement with a good driving record.

* Able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and T-8 Physical acceptable

* BCI & FBI background checks.

Minimum Education:

• High School Diploma or GED

Minimum Experience:

• None

Preferred Education/Experience:

• 1-3 years of experience in driving commercial vehicles

Required Licensure: Commercial Drivers License

Essential Functions (includes % of time spent on the job):

• Operates the assigned vehicle according to all motor vehicle laws. Keeps the transportation supervisor informed about emerging issues.
• Maintains established routes and time schedules.
• Transports only authorized passengers. Picks up and unloads students only at approved stops. Keeps route sheets up-to-date. Offers routing suggestions.
• Fuels the assigned vehicle. Performs pre-trip/post-trip safety inspections. Checks safety equipment and first aid supplies. Prepares reports that describe equipment malfunctions.
• Supervises bus loading and unloading procedures. Operates the wheelchair lift. Ensures that wheelchairs are properly secured before operating the bus.
• Inspects harnesses, restraints, and other safety devices. Immediately corrects or reports unsafe conditions and/or defective equipment.
• Anticipates and prepares to provide assistance when aware of passengers with medical or other health considerations.
• Assumes responsibility for the interior/exterior cleanliness of the vehicle.
• Uses proper protocol when operating bus communication equipment.

Other Responsibilities:

• Attempts to identify and report vehicles that fail to comply with traffic regulations (e.g., failure to stop for flashing bus lights, passing in prohibited zones, etc.).
• Watches for student behavior that may indicate a problem (e.g., profanity, teasing, bullying, distress, etc.). Intervenes and/or reports concerns to an administrator.
• Immediately reports all traffic citations and accidents. Documents injuries that require medical attention.
• Documents injuries that require medical attention.
• Performs other duties as directed.

Physical
Requirements:

• Sit, stand and walk on a frequent basis up to eight hours per day.
• Ability to operate a motorized vehicle.
• Push away from and pull towards the body from a seated position frequently up to five-hours per day.
• Fine motor skills required for use in pincher grasp and typing.

Working
Conditions:

• Work is generally inside a moving vehicle.

Performance Evaluation:

Job performance is evaluated according to the policy provisions and procedures of the West Carrollton City Schools. The supervisor shall assess/rate the individual’s job performance against the responsibilities and essential elements that are applicable and included in this job description. The West Carrollton City Schools Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability.

The job description does not imply that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed. This job description is subject to change in response to funding variables, emerging technologies, improved operating procedures, productivity factors and unforeseen events.

Revised: 2/14/2018

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