MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 
Must be able to lift, bend, push and pull up to 50 pounds; must hold valid Ohio Driver’ License-Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles;  must meet and maintain Board/Ohio School Plan insurability standards for driving

STARTING PAY:
$16.28 per hour to $18.38 per hour

*Upper end of the pay range is reserved for candidates who have substantial experience as a school bus driver
*This position is considered part-time seasonal at time of hire and is guaranteed 25 hours per week – opportunities are available for extra hours and/or full-time employment based on a collective bargaining unit bidding process
*This position qualifies for full-time benefits

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:
Must hold a valid (or be eligible to maintain) Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with S & P endorsements – Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles

*Training to acquire a CDL with S & P endorsements is offered to applicants who meet all other qualifications for the position and are selected through the interview process.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Operates a school bus in the scheduled transportation of persons at points of embarkation and disembarkation; supervises and responds to riders needs during bus ride; observes riders’ behaviors and environmental situation to detect conditions which threaten riders’ safety; performs child checks after each route.

Operates and rides hydraulic lift and secures riders’ wheelchairs and other adaptive equipment; Follows riders’ programming procedures when necessary; assists in the boarding and departure of persons at points of embarkation and disembarkation; turns in student/client absentee reports at disembarkation point in the morning. Maintains attendance sheets as required.

Performs daily vehicle pre-trip and post-trip inspections; reports all defects to garage for repairs; performs duties outlined in the Ohio Pupil Transportation Laws and Regulations

Participates in annual staff development program requirements and agency required programs; communicates verbally and in writing to parents and staff, concerns and problems; provides input regarding safe transportation of riders.

Assists with riders during non-route times (e.g., field trips); assumes responsibility for riders’ possessions during route times; performs cleaning and custodial duties as necessary

Performs other related duties as assigned

This position contributes to the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS)

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Continuous Posting