Overview
Position Title:Bus Driver
Company:City Of Ccsoh
Location:Columbus, OH
Job Description:
UUnder general supervision, is responsible for safely operating a passenger bus in transporting students and for performing minor maintenance tasks; performs related duties as required.
Responsibilities:
- Drives a school bus on established routes, field trips, extra-pay trips, and athletic routes picking up and discharging students at designated locations
- Assists students with special needs to insure their safe transport;
- Insures that all special needs equipment is utilized properly;
- Supervises the behavior of the students on the bus through verbal direction for the purpose of their safety;
- Conducts emergency evacuation drills to train students in proper safety evacuation procedures;
- Consults with principal or designee when behavior problems arise that cannot be resolved on the bus;
- Cleans and waxes interior and exterior of bus using a broom, mop or cloth to insure cleanliness as needed;
- Performs pre-trip inspection each time the bus leaves the compound and maintains appropriate records;
- Develops a route directional map at the beginning of the year and keeps it up-dated;
- Reports all mechanical defects in writing to maintenance personnel to schedule repair;
Requirements:
- Five (5) years of experience as a licensed motor vehicle operator.
- Possession of a valid Class B, Commercial Driver’s License allowing the operation of vehicles with air brakes and the following endorsements: Passenger (P) and School Bus (S).
- Possession of a valid certificate of completion for the Pre-Service Driver Training issued by the Ohio Department of Education for school bus drivers.