Transportation Driver

About the Employer

Bus Driver - Transportation

Job Summary

The Springfield City School District is seeking a CDL licensed bus driver with a PS endorsement for the transportation department for the 2026-2027 school year. As a bus driver, you will be responsible for safely transporting students to and from school and other school-sponsored events, following established routes and schedules.

Requirements

Be twenty-one (21) years of age with at least five (5) years of driving experience Possess no more than four (4) points on driving record (abstract) within the last three (3) years from the Bureau of Motor Vehicles Operate vehicle in accordance with local, state, and national traffic safety laws, pupil transportation standards of the state and local board of educations Have a high school diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities

Safely transport students to and from school and other school-sponsored events following established routes and schedules Operate vehicle in accordance with local, Ohio, and national traffic safety laws, pupil transportation standards of the state and local board of education (e.g., speed, railroad tracks, etc.); operate vehicle safely with respect to road and traffic conditions Complete daily pre-trip inspections as detailed on required written form Maintain discipline on vehicle by enforcing all school bus regulations and board policies; report disciplinary concerns to the appropriate authority in writing Supervise students as they board, ride, and depart from the bus Maintain cleanliness of bus (e.g., sweeps out bus, washes exterior of bus weekly, washes interior of bus monthly, cleans front and back windows, etc.) Maintain security of the vehicle by removing keys, parking in a safe location or assigned parking space; activate parking brake and closes all windows, hatches, and doors Report immediately in writing to the mechanic or supervisor any mechanical problems that the driver may be aware of in the engine, chassis, or body Report any road or traffic conditions that may necessitate route changes; report traffic violations that endanger passengers Cooperate with school staff and community members Prepare and file with the supervisor route sheets and seating charts and revise when changes are made Schedule and supervise emergency evacuation drills a minimum of three (3) times a year Properly operate 2-way radio when appropriate Maintain for all special education routes, current name, address, phone (if available), emergency contact person for each child and is familiar with the child's handicapping condition Lifts and manages special needs students up to fifty (50) lbs and moves up to fifty (50) feet Prepare required records and reports in a timely manner as instructed by supervisor Fuel bus daily using computer key cards and maintain accurate records of any other fluids added on appropriate forms

What We Offer

As a contracted employee, this position works a minimum of 5 hours per day, 188 days per year. Monday - Friday starting salary is $23.24 per hour.
All employees receive professional development and excellent competitive benefits! Salary and other details available online at: https://www.scsdoh.org/cms/lib/oh02215834/centricity/domain/2212/seuss%20final%20contract%202021-2023%2006232021%20original%20docusign.pdf