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Van Driver Bus Driver Trainee

Reynoldsburg City School District

Job Location:

Reynoldsburg, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 3 August 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 31 October 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

Reynoldsburg City School is actively hiring licensed and non-licensed individuals to serve asvan drivers while training to be a licensed bus driver!We offer PAID TRAINING!

Job Title: Van Driver

Reports To: Director of Transportation

Job Code Number: *

Contract Length: 189 Days

Exempt/Nonexempt: NonExempt

Department: Transportation

Last Updated: January 2026

Reynoldsburg City Schools is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. At Reynoldsburg our educators embody the principles outlined in Our Portrait of an Educator inspiring students to innovate collaborate and excel. For more information visit Job Function

Under the general supervision of the Director of Transportation the Van Driver is responsible for safely operating a school van to transport students to and from school and district-approved activities. This position supports student safety attendance and access to educational programs while complying with district policies safety standards and state regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

Five (5) years of experience as a licensed motor vehicle operator
Valid Ohio Drivers license
Ability to meet and maintain all standards required by the Ohio Department of Education and the State of Ohio
Successful completion of required physical examinations and drug testing
Acceptable driving record (no more than four (4) points within the most recent three (3) years per Ohio BMV record)

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience transporting students or operating passenger vehicles in a school or youth-focused setting
Experience working with students with disabilities or preschool-aged students
Familiarity with school transportation routes procedures or safety protocols
Ability and willingness to obtain a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with required endorsements
Completion of or willingness to complete district-provided bus driver training

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Primary functions may include the following duties responsibilities skills abilities and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of tasks performed by all positions within this classification.

Vehicle Inspection and Safety

Inspection Protocol: Conducts required pre-trip and post-trip inspections and reports safety or mechanical concerns.
Maintenance: Maintains cleanliness of assigned vehicle including trash removal and basic interior upkeep.

Student Transportation

Route Adherence: Safely transports students in accordance with assigned routes schedules and route sheets.
Loading Assistance: Assists with loading and unloading students including securing preschool students or students with disabilities as required.
Equipment Operation: Operates wheelchair lift equipment when assigned to lift-equipped vehicles.

Student Supervision

Behavior Management: Maintains appropriate student behavior and addresses discipline concerns in accordance with district procedures.
Safety Training: Trains students in emergency procedures and participates in required emergency drills.

Communication and Reporting

Office Coordination: Communicates effectively with the transportation office and other drivers using two-way radio systems.
Condition Reporting: Reports hazardous traffic or road conditions to the Director of Transportation.
Documentation: Completes all required documentation including inspection forms route sheets incident reports and related records.

Professional Development

Training Participation: Attends and completes all required pre-service and in-service training.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of:

Safe driving practices and traffic regulations.
Student transportation safety procedures.

Skilled in:

Operating passenger vehicles safely and responsibly.
Communicating with students staff and supervisors.
Completing required documentation accurately.

Ability to:

Transport students safely in varying traffic and weather conditions.
Maintain appropriate student supervision and discipline.
Follow written and verbal instructions.
Work independently and as part of a transportation team.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in keeping with law.

Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to communicate with others. The employee is required to sit or stand and move around for extended periods of time. While performing the duties of this job the employee must be able to push pull lift and carry over 25 pounds on occasion.

Working Conditions Work is primarily performed in a vehicle and may involve exposure to weather conditions traffic and student-related behavioral challenges. The employee in this position may experience occasional exposure to blood bodily fluids and tissue.

Driving Requirement This position requires regular driving as a primary job function.

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 employee. The employee will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the employees supervisor and or appointing authority.

Required Experience:

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