Bus Driver-Transportation
One part-time Bus Driver to work 5.00 hrs per day on a 184 day calendar. Responsible for operating a school bus to transport students to and from their home and school as well as related activities according to Worthington School District, state, and federal guidelines.
Qualifications:
Must know the rules, regulations, procedures and laws as they relate to the operation of a passenger vehicle. Must be able to meet or exceed the annual state required physical examination. Must be able to pass drug & alcohol testing as required by law and district policies and procedures. Must possess a good driving record:
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Not more than one moving violation within the past three years
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No conviction of driving under the influence/or a controlled substance; railroad crossing violation; or individual 6 point conviction within the past 10 years
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Must maintain a good driving and criminal background that reflects a professional driver and which meets all contractual, local, state, and federal requirements.
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Must have an overall presentation that is compatible with District expectations.
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Must possess a valid State of Ohio Commercial Driver's License with School Bus Driver's Endorsement.
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Must be at least 21 years of age or older
Job Duties:
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Drives a school bus on an assigned route in order to pick up and discharge students
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Performs daily pre-trip inspection
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Checks and fills the bus with oil, fuel, coolant, and other fluids to proper levels
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Inspects the bus to ensure that all necessary safety equipment (i.e., flares, fire extinguisher and first aid kit) is present
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Maintains student discipline by verbal directions and reminders according to district guidelines
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Communicates with students, parents, staff, and administrators
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Demonstrates an interest in and empathy for children
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Reports bus malfunctions or suspected bus malfunctions to mechanic or Transportation Supervisor
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Operates warning lights for student pick-up, discharge and operates hazard lights at railroad crossings
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Operates a two-way radio properly
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Reads and follows instructions from written materials: maps, route sheets, pre-trip instructions, field trips, etc.
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Completes required forms
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Climbs in and out of the school bus emergency door to evacuate the bus in an emergency
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Performs emergency first aid
Job Skills and Abilities:
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Considerable knowledge of the operation of basic bus mechanical equipment
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Some knowledge of child behavior
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Skill in the operation of a passenger school bus
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Ability to care for challenged students with diverse and special transportation needs
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Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions
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Ability to read and write
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Ability to communicate well with people
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Ability to be calm under stress
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Ability to control temper and maintain poise
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Ability to develop and maintain discipline of students
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Ability to read a map and follow road directions
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Ability to maintain insurability through district fleet policy
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Ability to administer first aid
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Ability to use technology to complete daily and assigned tasks appropriate for the position
*Rate of pay $27.80/hr to $35.48/hr*
