Classification Title:

On Call Sub School Bus Driver


Definition

Under general supervision of the Transportation Supervisor, is responsible for safely operating a school bus to transport students to and from school; performs related duties as required.

Typical Duties (any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed)

• Performs pre-trip inspections of the bus at the beginning of each day and Post trip inspections at the end of each shift.
• Monitors and maintains proper student behavior while students are on the bus;
• Picks up and discharges students at assigned stops per the route sheet/book provided by full time driver and or Transportation Supervisor.
• Reports to the Transportation Supervisor traffic conditions that may be a safety hazard for the bus or students;
• Communicates with the transportation office and other drivers by two-way radio;
• Trains students in emergency procedures and conducts emergency
• Reports mechanical problems to the mechanic;
• Empties trash, sweeps and washes windows and mirrors on the bus;
• Drives field trips as requested if not filled by full time or relief driver;
• Completes pre-trip inspection sheets, report of violation of school bus red light sheet, incident reports, left/right turn sheets and other reports as necessary;
• May secure preschool and handicapped students on the bus;
• May operate a lift device to load and unload students in wheel chairs;
• Attend and or complete all required training, pre-service, in-service as directed by the Transportation Supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of the district, ability to read a street map and follow written and/or printed direction on unfamiliar routes.
• Must have a flexible schedule and willing to come in to work with late or little notice.
• Five (5) years of experience as a licensed motor vehicle operator;
• Possession of a valid Ohio Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Class B with School Bus Passenger (SP) ·
• Passage of the annual physical and drug testing requirements mandated by the state of Ohio;
• Meet all standards required by the Ohio Department of Education and the State of Ohio.
• A good driving record - no more than four (4) points in the most recent three (3) years as demonstrated by a State of Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles record abstract.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Desired

• Thorough knowledge of the Ohio Pupil Transportation and Safety Rules and Procedures
• Thorough knowledge of the Ohio Motor Vehicle laws and Ohio Commercial Driver’s License Standards
• Considerable knowledge of the daily pre­-trip and maintenance procedures for school buses
• Considerable skill in the operation of school buses; ability to enforce pupil safety procedures
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with students of all ages and disabilities, administrators, teachers, parents, coworkers and the general public
• Ability to interact with others in stressful situations; ability to understand oral and written communications ability to recognize bus operating problems
• Ability to read and understand written directions and street maps;
• Ability to maintain written records and write reports.