Bus Driver

Position Type:

CLASSIFIED SUPPORT STAFF Non-Certified/Bus Driver / Transportation

Date Posted:

6/4/2025

Location:

Transportation

Date Available:

08/11/2025

District:

Worthington City SchoolsBus 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 years

No conviction of driving under the influence/or a controlled substance; railroad crossing violation; or individual 6 point conviction within the past 10 years

Must 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 older Job Duties:

Drives a school bus on an assigned route in order to pick up and discharge students

Performs daily pre-trip inspection

Checks and fills the bus with oil, fuel, coolant, and other fluids to proper levels

Inspects the bus to ensure that all necessary safety equipment (i.e., flares, fire extinguisher and first aid kit) is present

Maintains student discipline by verbal directions and reminders according to district guidelines

Communicates with students, parents, staff, and administrators

Demonstrates an interest in and empathy for children

Reports bus malfunctions or suspected bus malfunctions to mechanic or Transportation Supervisor

Operates warning lights for student pick-up, discharge and operates hazard lights at railroad crossings

Operates a two-way radio properly

Reads and follows instructions from written materials: maps, route sheets, pre-trip instructions, field trips, etc.

Completes required forms

Climbs in and out of the school bus emergency door to evacuate the bus in an emergency

Performs emergency first aid Job Skills and Abilities:

Considerable knowledge of the operation of basic bus mechanical equipment

Some knowledge of child behavior

Skill in the operation of a passenger school bus

Ability to care for challenged students with diverse and special transportation needs

Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions

Ability to read and write

Ability to communicate well with people

Ability to be calm under stress

Ability to control temper and maintain poise

Ability to develop and maintain discipline of students

Ability to read a map and follow road directions

Ability to maintain insurability through district fleet policy

Ability to administer first aid

Ability to use technology to complete daily and assigned tasks appropriate for the position *Rate of pay $26.86/hr to $32.30/hr*