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.