Bus Driver

Title: Bus Driver

Qualifications: General: exhibits mature judgment, sense of responsibility, pleasant personality, respect for confidentiality and strong focus on customer service. Must be dependable, exhibit emotional stability, be of good moral character and; by example, set high standards for pupils. Skill: general knowledge of school buses and transportation operation and federal, state and local laws, district policies; must hold a current Commercial Driver's License stamped "School Bus Driver", must pass the Ohio Pre-Service Bus Driver Training Program, must conform to all requirements of the State Code and be properly licensed and certified, must attend yearly training or show proof of other insurance if not insurable through fleet policy. (Must certify every six years or as required by law). Physical: Able to: i. maintain stationary positions, position self, ascend and descend for various lengths of time throughout the workday; ii. able to move and traverse self throughout the workday; iii. able to operate technology and equipment; and iv. able to move, transport, position, install, and remove items up to forty (40) pounds, with reasonable accommodations when necessary. Able to successfully pass physical examination each year prior to school opening consistent with ORC 3301-83-07.Able to demonstrate healthy hygiene habits and clean, neat appearance.

Reports To: Transportation Services Coordinator

Critical and Essential Functions: Maintain respect for confidential information at all times. Perform computer processing duties as required using school software programs as requested by Transportation Services Coordinator. Must be available for A.M. and P.M. bus runs daily. Drivers need to report to work allowing enough time to perform pre-trip inspection found in Chapter 4 of the School Bus Training Manual. Notify the local police department and the Transportation Office in case of an accident. Remain on the bus with the pupils until given instructions by the local police. Maintain acceptable appearance of the bus, inside and out. Refuel tank whenever the tank gets down to one-half full (unless otherwise advised), and always on the last school day of the week and after a long field trip. Report mechanical deficiencies to the Transportation Supervisor immediately using "Request for Mechanical Report" form. Drivers shall use railroad underpasses whenever possible when pupils are on the bus. Driver shall yield right of way in interest of traffic flow and assist faster moving traffic to pass the bus safely to prevent lengthy traffic lines. Drivers are required to attend bus driver's meetings in the district or county, unless excused by the administration. Drivers are expected to know the Federal, State and Local laws and district policy and adhere to them. Bus Stops are controlled by the Board of Education and are limited, as far as possible, to central points where several homes may be served. All drivers are required to attend 4 hours of in-service annually (ORC 3301-83-10) and handicap bus drivers must receive 8 hours of in-service annually (ORC 3301-51-10).Drivers must re-certify every six years. Create bus reports and see teachers or principals when necessary. Work with parents about child's problems or troubles on the bus. Such additional reasonable duties and responsibilities as collaboratively determined between the administrator and individual staff member.