Job Description
Job Title: BUS DRIVER - ***INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY***
Salary: $23.56
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Department: Transportation
Definition
This job posting is for a noncompetitive position and will create a new list. The hiring department will conduct a preliminary review of your application to determine who to interview. It is the responsibility of all applicants to provide a complete list of relevant work experience (previous and current) on the application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of listed work experience.
Bus Driver - Under general supervision, is responsible for safely operating a passenger bus in transporting students and for performing minor maintenance tasks; performs related duties as required.
Examples Of Work
Bus Driver
• 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.
• Follows various departmental procedures as documented in the Bus Driver Handbook.
• Assists in the training and evaluation of new and/or potential bus drivers; may serve as an On-Bus Instructor (OBI).
• May perform general maintenance work at various properties of the Columbus City Schools during periods when buses are not in normal daily operation.
Minimum Qualifications
Bus Driver
• 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.
• Must be at least 21 years of age
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities::
Thorough knowledge of the Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws ; thorough knowledge of Ohio Pupil Transportation Operation and Safety Rules and Procedures; thorough knowledge of Ohio Commercial Driver's License Standards; considerable knowledge of daily school bus maintenance procedures; skill in safe school bus operation; ability to enforce pupil safety procedures; ability to interact successfully with pre-school, elementary, middle, high school, and students with special needs; ability to interact successfully with principals and teachers; ability to read and understand written information; ability to recognize bus malfunction from clash gauges or unusual noises; ability to read and understand a map; ability to acid oil, water, windshield washer fluid, and antifreeze when needed; ability to modify time schedule by addition arid/or subtraction of times; ability to maintain written records.
Test/Job Contact Information
This job posting is for a noncompetitive position. The hiring department will conduct a preliminary review of your application to determine who to interview. Please be sure that the job experience and education information in your profile is up to date and accurate before submitting your application.
Columbus City Schools (CCS) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment will receive consideration regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, gender identity or expression, ancestry, familial status, military status or disability.