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Educational Service Center of Central Ohio

Bus Driver

Educational Service Center of Central Ohio, Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43224


Position Type:CLASSIFIED SUPPORT STAFF Non-Certified/Bus Driver / Transportation

Date Posted:9/25/2024

Location:Transportation

District:Worthington City Schools

Bus Driver--Transportation

One part-time Bus Driver to work 5.0 hrs per day on a 184 day calendar. Responsible for operating a school bus to transport students to and from their home and school as well as related activities according to Worthington School District, state, and federal guidelines.

Qualifications:Must know the rules, regulations, procedures and laws as they relate to the operation of a passenger vehicle. Must be able to meet or exceed the annual state required physical examination. Must be able to pass drug & alcohol testing as required by law and district policies and procedures. Must possess a good driving record:

Not more than one moving violation within the past three yearsNo conviction of driving under the influence/or a controlled substance; railroad crossing violation; or individual 6 point conviction within the past 10 yearsMust maintain a good driving and criminal background that reflects a professional driver and which meets all contractual, local, state, and federal requirements.Must have an overall presentation that is compatible with District expectations.Must possess a valid State of Ohio Commercial Driver's License with School Bus Driver's Endorsement.Must be at least 21 years of age or olderJob Duties:

Drives a school bus on an assigned route in order to pick up and discharge studentsPerforms daily pre-trip inspectionChecks and fills the bus with oil, fuel, coolant, and other fluids to proper levelsInspects the bus to ensure that all necessary safety equipment (i.e., flares, fire extinguisher and first aid kit) is presentMaintains student discipline by verbal directions and reminders according to district guidelinesCommunicates with students, parents, staff, and administratorsDemonstrates an interest in and empathy for childrenReports bus malfunctions or suspected bus malfunctions to mechanic or Transportation SupervisorOperates warning lights for student pick-up, discharge and operates hazard lights at railroad crossingsOperates a two-way radio properlyReads and follows instructions from written materials: maps, route sheets, pre-trip instructions, field trips, etc.Completes required formsClimbs in and out of the school bus emergency door to evacuate the bus in an emergencyPerforms emergency first aidJob Skills and Abilities:

Considerable knowledge of the operation of basic bus mechanical equipmentSome knowledge of child behaviorSkill in the operation of a passenger school busAbility to care for challenged students with diverse and special transportation needsAbility to understand and carry out written and oral instructionsAbility to read and writeAbility to communicate well with peopleAbility to be calm under stressAbility to control temper and maintain poiseAbility to develop and maintain discipline of studentsAbility to read a map and follow road directionsAbility to maintain insurability through district fleet policyAbility to administer first aidAbility to use technology to complete daily and assigned tasks appropriate for the position*Rate of pay $26.08/hr to $33.28/hr*