School Bus Driver

UPPER ARLINGTON CITY SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Bus Driver

Time Schedule: 9 -12 months

Salary Rate or Ratio: Hourly

Reports to: Director of Transportation & Executive Director of Operations.

Employment Status: Classified - Regular

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Description: Safely transport students to and from school and all school-related events; comply with federal and state laws, and board of education rules and mandates that pertain to school bus drivers.

Probationary Period: 120 Days

NOTE: The lists below are not ranked in order of importance:

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED

Possess and maintain a valid State of Ohio Class B commercial driver's license (CDL) school bus endorsement

Must pass annual medical physical

Must complete bus driver recertification every six years as required by state law

Required to pass random drug and alcohol testing

Pass BCI background check

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Supervisor and/or Board of Education may find appropriate

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to work effectively with others

Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing

Ability to read and understand verbal and written instructions, written warnings and labels

Effective active listening skills

Organizational and problem-solving skills

Basic first aid

Familiar with all materials in Ohio Pre-service Bus Driver Training Manual

Familiar with all materials in Ohio Pupil Transportation Operation and Safety Rules

Obey all traffic laws

Observe all mandatory safety regulations for school buses

Ability to work independently

Ability to read and understand road maps

Trained in student management, and handling of special needs children

Ability to log-in and navigate district required software, I.e., Public SchoolWorks, email, etc..

Such alternatives to the above knowledge, skills, and abilities as the Supervisor and/or Board of Education may find appropriate

Essential Functions:

Ensure the safety of students

Transport students safely and efficiently to and from school and school-related events

Follow assigned bus routes and schedules

Maintain required records and information

Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections as required and report problems

Keep the assigned bus neat and clean

Maintain up-to-date knowledge and awareness of changes in driving laws as they apply to transporting school children

Obey all traffic laws

Observe all mandatory safety regulations for school buses

Maintain pupil control and report any violations to the proper authorities as prescribed

Notify the transportation director and mechanics in case of mechanical failure or lateness

Discharge students only at authorized stops

Report all accidents and complete required reports

Report any hazardous conditions along the existing route to the transportation supervisor

Attend bus driver meetings and be available in the event of emergency dismissal

Notify the transportation supervisor in case of illness in order to permit time to secure a substitute driver

Conduct front door, rear door and combination front and rear door emergency evacuation drills

Prepare reports, route maps, schedules, pupil lists, and accident reports as required

Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy

Maintain respect at all times for confidential information

Interact in a positive manner with staff, students, and parents

Attend meetings and in-services as required

Immediately report any change in driving status, traffic charges, or convictions, and criminal charges and convictions to the employer

Promote good public relations

Such alternatives to the above essential functions as the Supervisor and/or Board of Education may find appropriate

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

Warm up the engine gradually in cold weather

Exercise responsible leadership when on out-of-district school trips

Maintains records of fuel, oil usage, and mileage

Makes detours on routes when needed

Occasional requirement to lift students and push wheelchairs

Occasional requirement to transport students to emergency evacuation locations

Fill out incident reports regarding the code of student behavior violations

Conduct a school bus safety program for all bus students in grades K-3 during the first 3 weeks of school as required by state law

May be asked to participate in discipline meetings with school personnel

Training to recognize signs of abuse or neglect, and the signs of drug or alcohol abuse

Follow rules as outlined in the driver's manual

Perform other duties as assigned by the Transportation Supervisor

Equipment Operated:

Bus

Other passenger vehicles are legal for the transportation of students

Refueling equipment

Pressure washer

Safety equipment on the bus (fire extinguisher)

Wheelchair lift and wheelchair securement devices

Mobile communication devices (Example: two-way radio)

Required safety equipment found on school vehicles

First aid kit and body fluid kit

Various handheld items, e.g., tire iron, oil can, flares, broom, dustpan, flashlight, squeegee

Additional Working Conditions:

Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue

Ability to operate the bus or vehicle in inclement weather conditions

Frequent interaction with unruly children

Occasional requirement to lift and carry bus supplies up to a maximum of 65 pounds

Occasional requirement to push and pull up to a maximum of 300 pounds (on wheels)

Requirement to climb, steps on the bus, and to check bus fluids, through the bus back emergency door, bumpers to adjust mirrors, or clean the windshield

Stooping, kneeling, and crouching during inspections

Requirement to balance when adjusting side mirrors

Extensive sitting, up to two hours at a time

Exposure to high levels of noise

Repetitive hand motion

Occasional requirement to carry bus students in an emergency evacuation

Exposure to various fumes, i.e., carbon monoxide and diesel fuel

Frequently move around the workspace and travel throughout the school building

Frequently move and position oneself as necessary to access and operate equipment

Employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance use in the workplace throughout his/her employment with the District.

This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent's supervisor and or appointing authority.

The Upper Arlington City School District Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, including sexual orientation and transgender identity, disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent