Substitute Van Drivers at Oberlin City School District

Van Drivers Needed

Oberlin City Schools is looking for Substitute Van Drivers to assist with student transportation as needed. This is open to current employees. 

Requirements:

• Valid Driver’s License
   

• Participation in Substance Abuse Testing
   

• Successful completion of a Physical Examination
   

• Passing score on a Written Exam
   

1. It is the responsibility of the bus driver to report for work, allowing enough “prep-time" (a minimum of 15 minutes) prior to departure to assure all requirements and responsibilities have been completed for safe transportation.
2. It is the responsibility of the school bus driver to complete and hand-in a daily pre-trip and post-trip inspection forms after returning to storage. It is the responsibility of the Superintendent to provide each driver with all inspection forms, which include the School Bus Driver’s Daily Pre-Trip and Post-Trip Inspection forms.
3. Follow all administrative regulations, policies and procedures as established by the Ohio Department of Transportation and the Board of Education.
4. Operate school buses and/or other district vehicles within the limits of the law.
5. Fuel the vehicle as required by operational regulations. No fueling with occupants on bus.
6. Check bus condition and seats following each run/trip.
7. Report all mechanical defects to the Superintendent. Request repairs using the daily inspection form.
8. Observe all safety regulations for school buses.
9. Transport only authorized students to and from board approved bus stops and routes.
10. Maintain a punctual route schedule.
11. Report all accidents and complete all required reports.
12. Maintain discipline when students are on the bus, report disruptive students to the proper school authorities on proper forms.
13. Attend yearly four hour mandatory in-service, all safety workshops and meetings as required.
14. Maintain a clean bus.
15. Drivers will remain on the bus at any time there are students on board (exc. wheel chair).
16. Work with parents, colleagues, and other school employees to problem solve special needs situations as well as the general operation of the transportation system.
17. Demonstrates maturity and the ability to work with students and their families.
18. It is the driver's responsibility to notify Superintendent of any traffic violation he/she should incur immediately.  This includes any violation with a school bus or personal vehicle.
19. Check wheelchair lift operation, if applicable.
20. Plug assigned bus into electric outlet in cold weather, unplug before departing.
21. All Classified employees are encouraged to attend up to four (4) inservice or orientation meetings annually on a voluntary basis.
22. Able to change work assignment from school to school, when so designated by the supervisor.
23. Maintain current knowledge of Emergency Evacuation procedures.