What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Bus Operator and Bus Operator Trainees position at Columbus City Schools?
Responsibilities:
Drives a school bus on established routes, field trips, extra-pay trips, and athletic routes picking up and discharging students at designated locations
- Assists students with special needs to insure their safe transport
- Insures that all special needs equipment is utilized properly
- Supervises the behavior of the students on the bus through verbal direction for the purpose of their safety
- Conducts emergency evacuation drills to train students in proper safety evacuation procedures
- Consults with principal or designee when behavior problems arise that cannot be resolved on the bus
- Cleans and waxes interior and exterior of bus using a broom, mop or cloth to insure cleanliness as needed
- Performs pre-trip inspection each time the bus leaves the compound and maintains appropriate records
- Develops a route directional map at the beginning of the year and keeps it up-dated
- Reports all mechanical defects in writing to maintenance personnel to schedule repair
- Follows various departmental procedures as documented in the Bus Driver Handbook
- Assists in the training and evaluation of new and/or potential bus drivers; may serve as an On-Bus Instructor (OBI)
- May perform general maintenance work at various properties of the Columbus City Schools during periods when buses are not in normal daily operation.
Minimum Qualifications
Five (5) years of experience as a licensed motor vehicle operator.
Possession of a valid Class B, Commercial Driver's License allowing the operation of vehicles with air brakes and the following endorsements: Passenger (P) and School Bus (S).
Possession of a valid certificate of completion for the Pre-Service Driver Training issued by the Ohio Department of Education for school bus driver
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.50 - $21.30 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Split shift
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
- CDL (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $21
