POSITION: Bus Driver position does NOT qualify for Health Insurance
Category: Classified
Currently: Days and hours as needed currently 180 days per year
4.5 hours per day
Reports to: Director of Operations or designee
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be a minimum of21 years of age.
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Valid Ohio drivers license with an acceptable driving record.
- Must meet all school bus driver requirements set forth in State law and by the Ohio Department of Education.
- Demonstrated competence for assigned responsibilities.
- Industrial or institutional experience in facilities maintenance preferred.
- Valid boiler license where required.
- Certification of good health signed by a licensed physician.
- Residence in the taxing district of Alliance City Schools is preferred.
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
- Ability to read write and comprehend simple instructions short correspondence and memos
- Ability to resolve routine problems
- Be dependable punctual and show continued initiative
- Maintain good personal hygiene
- Ability to read understand and carry out verbal and written instructions written warnings and labels
- Ability to work effectively with others and maintain a positive work environment
- Ability to work quickly and efficiently
- Effective active listening skills
- Organizational and problem solving skills
- Ability to work independently
- Demonstrates knowledge of proper chemical and PPE use storage and disposal
- Demonstrates knowledge of proper equipment use storage care and maintenance.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES & JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Obeys all State and Local traffic laws and all rules and regulations as outlined in the Ohio Pupil Transportation Rules and Regulations Handbook.
- Observes all mandatory safety regulations including the mandatory use of seat belts.
- Inspects the bus each day according to the Ohio Pretrip Inspection regulations.
- Enforces the adopted Board of Education Discipline Policy and reports all undisciplined students in the appropriate format to the appropriate District administrator.
- Maintains an up to seating chart and route sheets for all routes.
- Operates the assigned bus over the route and time schedule assigned by the transportation department.
- Discharges students only at authorized stops unless approved by the Director of Operations or designee.
- Transports only authorized students unless given specific permission by the Director of Operations or designee.
- Provides transportation when needed for all extra trips.
- Notifies the bus garage dispatch immediately in case of mechanical failure or lateness.
- Reports all accidents injuries motor vehicle accidents or other safety concerns immediately to the bus garage dispatch.
- Cleans the interior of the bus daily and the exterior as needed.
- Parks the bus in the designated area.
- Attends all school bus suspension or expulsion hearings as directed.
- Maintain and submit all forms and records as required by the Director of Operations or designee.
- Report daily to the Director of Operations or mechanic on the appropriate forms any safety or mechanical defect of the vehicle.
- Use the CB radio only when necessary for official school business and in accordance with District guidelines.
- Maintains the highest standard for safety and cleanliness while performing the duties according to all Federal State Local and Administrative guidelines and regulations.
- Keep the bus in clean safe and maximum operating condition.
- Maintain a friendly helpful attitude toward students employees and the public
- Never leave in an emergency situation without specific authorization from the Director of Operations.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Attend meetings and inservices as required by Board Policy the Superintendent or designee or the State Department of Education.
- Ensure the safety of the students and report any safety concern confrontation complication or conflict immediately to the Director of Operations.
- Follow all district policies and procedures as defined in the employee code of conduct and negotiated agreements.
- Interacts in a positive manner with staff students parents and the public.
- Maintain respect at all times for confidential information.
- Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy.
- Promote good public relations by personal appearance attitude and conversation.
- Access and respond to emails on a daily basis.
- Respond to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner.
- Serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible intelligent human beings.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Operations Superintendent or designee.
EQUIPMENT & OPERATION KNOWLEDGE:
- Telephones and copy machine
- Computer system and software programs
- Working knowledge of all transportation equipment including school bus wheelchair lift (if applicable) CB radio etc.
ADDITIONAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Occasional interaction among unruly children
- Frequent repetitive hand motion
- Frequent excessive sitting during assigned workday
- Frequent requirement to sit stand walk talk hear see (ability to see color) read speak reach stretch with hands and arms crouch climb kneel and stoop
- Frequent requirement to lift carry push and pull various items up to a maximum of 70 pounds
- Occasional exposure to fumes airborne particles or dangerous chemicals
- Frequent operation of a vehicle under normal and inclement weather conditions
- Frequent requirement to travel e.g. to meetings etc.
- Occasional evening/weekend/summer work
- Occasional requirement to work overtime
- Occasional exposure to extreme heat and cold