School Bus Driver - Starting At $18.83 Per Hour

Position Type:
Transportation/Bus Driver
Date Posted:
8/1/2023
Location:
Austintown Transportation Department
District:
Austintown Local Schools - website
FREE On-Site CDL Training Available To Interested Candidates (Contact the Transportation Department for details)
Salary: Starting Rate for 2023-2024 $18.83 per hour in accordance with the OAPSE negotiated agreement with step increases annually
Benefits: Health Care Benefits are available in accordance with the OAPSE negotiated agreement
Hours: 3.5 hours per day; times vary according to route; additional hours available for trips and extra runs
Potential Attendance Bonus up to $2400 ($800 per trimester available to drivers who meet the attendance requirements)
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain control, enforce regulations, and safely transports authorized students to and from bus stops and schools in accordance with the approved scheduled routes, Ohio Revised Code regulations, Board of Education Policy, and the Administrative Guidelines
• Report unruly students to the Building Administrator on the district Conduct Report Form
• Report accidents and complete required forms in accordance with Board of Education Policy and Administrative Guidelines
• Promptly report delays and mechanical failures to preventative maintenance person(s) and/or Transportation Supervisor (Rule 3301-83-08 of Administrative Code)
• Maintain daily pre-trip sheet regarding the safety, operation, and overall condition of the bus (Rule 3301-83-11 of the Administrative Code)
• Meet or exceed physical qualifications (Rule 3301-83-07 of the Administrative Code)
• Meet or exceed OACC 3301-83-10 of the Personnel training program
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the transportation supervisor and abide by all transportation management policies under the Ohio Administrative Code, 3301-83-08
• Comply with annual driver record check (Rule 3301-83-07 of the Administrative Code) with no more than (6) six points within the last twenty-four (24) months as verified by an abstract obtained through the Bureau of Motor Vehicles

REQUIREMENTS TO BE ON FILE BEFORE A SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT CAN BEGIN WORK ARE:

1. Favorable State (BCII) and Federal (FBI) background checks. A new report will be required every (6) six years thereafter as a School Bus Driver.
2. Valid Ohio Driver's License and hold a valid Class B CDL, with S and P endorsements.
3. Negative pre-employment drug screen; comply with random testing thereafter.
4. Pass a T-8 physical required for School Bus Drivers

EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the Board of Education policy on the evaluation of classified personnel.
Employees must follow all board policies, all state, and federal laws, and adhere to the Ohio Code of Ethics set up by the Ohio Department of Education. Subject to all applicable laws, essential job functions of the position include the employee being punctual and capable of completing all of the duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must complete Vector/SafeSchools courses as assigned by the administration.