Bus Driver at Northwest Local School District

SUPERVISOR: DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB OBJECTIVE

• Transport students from home to school, from school to home, and from school on field or other approved trips in a safe manner

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• The driver must have and maintain a valid C.D.L. for Class “B” school bus
• The driver must be certifiable by the County Board of Education for driving a school bus
• The driver must be insurable by the district’s fleet insurance carrier
• The driver must have the ability to professionally respond to student misconduct
• BCI/FBI Background Check

JOB LOCATION

• Bus garage/school bus

EQUIPMENT UTILIZED

• School bus
• Power washer
• Computer
• Transportation Radio

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide courteous, orderly, punctual, and safe transportation of students in assigned vehicles along prescribed routes to and from designated schools
• Drive safely on all assigned routes, obey all state and local traffic laws and Northwest Local transportation department regulations and procedures
• Comply with all Ohio Pupil Transportation and Safety Rules as prescribed by the Ohio Department of Education
• Attend state, county, and district safety meetings or courses which are required for re-employment
• Make daily bus inspections to check tires, gas, lights, brakes, and other items as required by law. Check interior of bus daily for damage
• Make a report in writing of mechanical defects, malfunctions, damage, etc. to the transportation supervisor
• Driver is responsible for fueling the bus and adding oil. Buses should be fueled at a half tank or more at all times
• Clean interior of bus, outside mirrors, and glass areas daily for regular and extra trips. De-ice in cold weather
• Maintain discipline on the bus and report student misconduct to the appropriate building principal as soon as possible. Meet with the principal to discuss the student misconduct
• Remain on bus while students are loading and unloading
• Make all required reports, oral or written of accidents, student misconduct, bus deficiencies, time cards, absentee reports, passenger lists, forms for Treasurer’s office, etc.
• Report to work everyday at the assigned time
• Provide a communication link between parents, students, and school. Meet with parents and administrators as required

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform other bus driving duties as directed
• Comply with all Northwest local Board of Education policies and procedures

ADDITIONAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue
• Occasional operation of a bus under inclement weather conditions
• Occasional interaction among unruly children