BUS DRIVERS

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Job description

THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE.

Bus Drivers

Must possess a High School Diploma, GED, or Equivalent

and have basic computer skills.

How To Apply:
You must complete the entire online application to be considered for a position.

Providing a resume, and additional attachments are optional. Please also provide complete reference information for each reference including name, address, phone and email address.

Licking Heights does place an emphasis on accepting a diverse pool of candidates reflecting the school district's student population.

Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity Employment Opportunity: The Licking Heights Local School District Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), military status, ancestry, or age in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

POSITION: BUS DRIVER

RESPONSIBLE TO: TRANSPORTATION SUPERVISOR

JOB GOAL: To provide safe and efficient transportation

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Appropriate state of Ohio certification/license
• State of Ohio Class B commercial driver's license with S and P endorsements
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Required to lift, carry, push and pull various supplies and/or equipment up to a maximum of 50 pounds daily
• Willing to help instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board Of Education may find appropriate

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Observes all mandatory safety regulations, including daily fuel log and pre-trip prior leaving school grounds, and obeys all traffic laws.

2. Notifies mechanic immediately in case of mechanical failure.

3. Maintains an up-to-date seating chart as required by law.

4. Reports all accidents and follows the Accident Protocol. The accident report must be
completed and submitted to the Transportation Supervisor immediately upon return to the
transportation department.

5. Maintains discipline when students are on bus.

6. Reports discipline problems to appropriate building principal/Transportation Supervisor.

7. Keeps assigned bus clean daily on the interior. The exterior should be washed monthly as
weather permits. Bus must be cleaned thoroughly on the last day of school.

8. Keeps to assigned schedule.

9. Transports only authorized students, including any prearranged changes, and discharges
students only at authorized stops. Drivers may need to transport additional students on an
emergency basis.

10. Exercises responsible judgment at all times.

11. Follows all regulations against smoking and eating on the bus.

12. Notifies the Transportation Supervisor when lateness or absence from work is necessary.

13. Completes required daily/monthly reports and submits them to the Transportation
Supervisor.

14. Promotes a cooperative and professional attitude among all colleagues.

15. Performs such other duties as directed by the Transportation Supervisor.

16. Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students.

17. Maintains a positive and courteous attitude when dealing with parents and other community
members.

18. Participates in in-service training programs as required by law.

WORK ENVIRONMENT CHARACTERISTIC CONDITIONS:

The work environment characteristics, described here, are not listed in order of importance, and are representative of those an employee encounters while completing the duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the responsibilities. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.
• Frequent work that may extend beyond the normal workday
• Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue
• Occasional operation of a vehicle under inclement weather conditions
• Occasional interaction among unruly children/adults
• Many situations that require hand motion, e.g., computer keyboard, typing and writing
• Consistent requirements to sit, stand, walk, hear, see, read and speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, crouch, kneel and climb and stoop
• Consistent requirements to lift, carry, push and pull various supplies and/or equipment up to a maximum of 50 pounds

EVALUATION: Performance of these responsibilities will be evaluated by the
Transportation Supervisor in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy.

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