What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Bus Driver (DPS)(Promotional & Open Competitve) position at City of Dayton?
Responsibilities
Proficient in the operation of a school bus for the safe and efficient transportation of students with and without disabilities to and from school. Performs and records daily safety checks on bus and bus components including inspection of tires, lights, fuel level, oil level and windshield wipers, and in reporting defective equipment for repair in a timely manner. Conducts emergency and evacuation drills, completes incident reports and reports violations of state school bus law, as required. Maintains effective control over groups of children or young adult students to ensure student behavior does not distract safe driving. Communicates with the dispatcher and supervisor utilizing a two-way radio transmitter.
Minimum Qualifications
Must have 4 years of experience in operating over the road motorized vehicles (cars, trucks, buses or SUV's either for personal use or job related).
Must be at least 21 years of age.
License Requirements
Must possess a valid Ohio Class B or higher Commercial Driver's License (C.D.L.) with School Bus and Passenger endorsements, and no air brake restriction at time of examination.
General Requirements
Must be insurable by the Board of Education's insurance carrier (disqualifying factors : DUI, more than 6 points on driving record in the past 3 years, etc.). Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Must pass an annual Ohio Department of Education physical.
Citizenship
Must be a U.S. citizen or have the legal right to work in the United States, at time of application.
Background Investigation
Must be able to pass the Federal and State Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation report in accordance with Section 3301-83-06 of the Ohio Administrative Code.
Military Credit
Open Competitive applicants who have had military service will receive an additional credit of 20%, if a passing grade is attained. To obtain credit, a NON-RETURNABLE copy of the DD214 OR Certificate of Service (INDICATING Honorable Discharge) must be UPLOADED to your application or PRESENTED at time of examination.
Promotional Qualifications
Current employment with Dayton Public Schools must be indicated on your application in order to receive promotional credit. Current employment will be verified by Dayton Public Schools’ Human Resources Department. Identical scores will be broken by (1) seniority and (2) random selection method.
Open Competitive Applicants
Applicants appearing on the Promotional eligible list shall be considered for appointment prior to those on the Open Competitive list. Identical scores will be broken in favor of : (1) the candidate who received military credit and (2) random selection method.
Salary : $23
