Bus Driver

Qualifications

Be at least 21 years of age with a minimum of two years driving experience.

(OAC 3301-83-06)

Have passed a satisfactory criminal background check

A new report is required every 6 years with driver re-certification.

Have a negative pre-employment drug test

Be physically qualified by passing the Physicians T8 Form.

Pass semi-annual driver record checks through the Ohio Department of Education

Obtain a CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) with at least a Class B classification with a School Bus and Passenger Endorsement.

Successfully complete pre-service and in-service trainings

Participate in drug and alcohol testing as mandated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)

Supervises

Students and/or areas assigned by the Transportation Supervisor

Job Goal

Provide courteous, orderly, punctual, and safe transportation

to students in assigned vehicles along prescribed routes to

and from designated buildings

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with

the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Classified Personnel

PERFORMANCE

Responsibilities

Must be insurable by the District’s fleet insurance carrier

Must be able to maneuver and handle equipment when

needed, such as step ladder to clean outside mirrors/glass,

general maintenance items (i.e., oil cans), power washer,

safety equipment, cell phone, fueling equipment, etc.

Comply with all rules, laws, and regulations - transportation,

safety, and other- as prescribed by the State of Ohio and the

Plain Local School District

Attend State, County, and District meetings as required

Make daily bus inspection each morning/afternoon as required

by State law

Report in writing mechanical defects, malfunctions, etc.

to the Mechanics

Clean interior of bus, outside mirrors/glass areas daily

after all trips

Maintain discipline on the bus and report misconduct to the

Building Principal at the end of the runs; meet with Principal

to discuss student misconduct

Remain on bus while students are loading and unloading

Make all required reports, oral or written, of accidents, student

misconduct, bus deficiencies, time cards, absentee reports,

passenger lists, etc.

Report to work every day at the assigned time

Provide a communication link between parents, students,

and school

Meet with parents and administrators as required

Deal with occasional exposure to blood and bodily fluids

Deal with students in a friendly manner, even the occasional

unruly student

Occasional operation of a bus in inclement weather conditions

Comply with all Plain Local Board of Education policies and

procedures

Perform other duties as directed