What are the responsibilities and job description for the BUS DRIVER position at Columbus City Schools?
This job posting is for a noncompetitive position. The hiring department will conduct a preliminary review of your application to determine who to interview. It is the responsibility of all applicants to provide a complete list of relevant work experience (previous and current) on the application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of listed work experience.
Official Transcripts or Degree are required to receive educational credit. Please attach before submitting application. Applications cannot be updated after submission.
Under general supervision, is responsible for safely operating a passenger bus in transporting students and for performing minor maintenance tasks; performs related duties as required.
- 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.
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 drivers.
This job posting is for a noncompetitive position and will CREATE A NEW LIST. The hiring department will conduct a preliminary review of your application to determine who to interview. It is the responsibility of all applicants to provide a complete list of relevant work experience (previous and current) on the application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of listed work experience. Unless otherwise indicated, any year of required experience is based on 12 months of full time employment. Anything below 35 hours/week (or seasonal work) will be prorated. Please be sure that the job experience and education information in your profile is up to date and accurate before submitting your application. Questions regarding this process can be directed to Human Resources at classifiedservices@columbus.k12.oh.us.Columbus City Schools is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce. Minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Columbus City Schools (CCS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against individuals regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, gender identity or expression, ancestry, familial status, military status or disability in its educational programs, activities, and employment policies.
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