SUPERVISOR: DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION
Bus Driver Route 4 ( currently Bus # 1 ) 4.25 Hrs
JOB OBJECTIVE
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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
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The driver must have and maintain a valid C.D.L. for Class “B” school bus
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The driver must be certifiable by the County Board of Education for driving a school bus
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The driver must be insurable by the district’s fleet insurance carrier
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The driver must have the ability to professionally respond to student misconduct
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BCI/FBI Background Check
JOB LOCATION
EQUIPMENT UTILIZED
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School bus
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Power washer
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Computer
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Transportation Radio
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Provide courteous, orderly, punctual, and safe transportation of students in assigned vehicles along prescribed routes to and from designated schools
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Drive safely on all assigned routes, obey all state and local traffic laws and Northwest Local transportation department regulations and procedures
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Comply with all Ohio Pupil Transportation and Safety Rules as prescribed by the Ohio Department of Education
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Attend state, county, and district safety meetings or courses which are required for re-employment
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Make daily bus inspections to check tires, gas, lights, brakes, and other items as required by law. Check interior of bus daily for damage
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Make a report in writing of mechanical defects, malfunctions, damage, etc. to the transportation supervisor
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Driver is responsible for fueling the bus and adding oil. Buses should be fueled at a half tank or more at all times
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Clean interior of bus, outside mirrors, and glass areas daily for regular and extra trips. De-ice in cold weather
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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
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Remain on bus while students are loading and unloading
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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.
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Report to work everyday at the assigned time
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Provide a communication link between parents, students, and school. Meet with parents and administrators as required
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Perform other bus driving duties as directed
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Comply with all Northwest local Board of Education policies and procedures
ADDITIONAL WORKING CONDITIONS
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Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue
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Occasional operation of a bus under inclement weather conditions
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Occasional interaction among unruly children
