Bus Driver

Bus Driver

Duties & Responsibilities :

Operates a school bus in the scheduled transportation of persons at points of embarkation and disembarkation; supervises and responds to riders needs during bus ride;

observes riders' behaviors and environmental situation to detect conditions which threaten riders' safety; maintain safety by driving within the laws and regulations of Ohio licensing, state laws, and the Ohio Pupil Transportation operation and safety rules.

• Operates and rides hydraulic lift and secures riders' wheelchairs and other adaptive equipment; Follows riders' programming procedures when necessary;
• assists in the boarding and departure of persons at points of embarkation and disembarkation in support of proper boarding procedures;

turns in student / client absentee reports at disembarkation point in the morning, maintains attendance sheets as required.

Performs daily vehicle pre-trip and post-trip inspections; reports all defects to garage for repairs; performs duties outlined in the Ohio Pupil Transportation Laws and Regulations.

Participates in annual staff development program requirements and agency required programs to include annual in-services;

communicates verbally and in writing to parents and staff, concerns and problems; provides input regarding safe transportation of riders.

Assists with riders during non-route times (e.g., field trips); assumes responsibility for riders' possessions during route times;

performs cleaning, disinfecting, and custodial duties as necessary.

• In the event bus driver duties are not available to be completed, supervisor may assign alternative / additional duties : duties may include but not be limited to delivering lesson plan or other materials to student’s homes;
• picking up and returning equipment from student homes; assisting in class room settings; assisting on alternative transportation routes at various times of the day;
• completing cleaning / sanitizing duties on buses, or facilities and in other work areas; taking temperatures and distributing Personal Protective Equipment to guests as they enter a facility;

assists other direct service providers serving individuals with developmental disabilities; other duties as assigned.

Benefits of working at the Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities :

• Tuition reimbursement
• On-site fitness
• Generous health care package (health, vision, dental, & life insurance)
• Childcare Assistance
• Paid holidays
• Excellent leave policies (sick, vacation, and personal days)
23 days ago