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School Bus DriverOAPSE transfer bid requests via internal applications will be accepted until 12:00 pm on 6/15/2026. PAID On-Site CDL Training Available. Contact the Transportation Department for details at (330) 797-3900 ext. 6062. Starting contracted rate of $20.78 for the 2026-2027 school year (annual step increases in accordance with the OAPSE negotiated agreement). Potential Attendance Bonus up to $2400 ($800 per trimester).Contract Terms: 3.5 hours per day; report times vary according to route; additional hours available for trips and extra runs; accumulated paid sick leave; three (3) paid personal days per school year; health care insurance available in accordance with the OAPSE negotiated agreement.Duties and Responsibilities:Maintain control, enforce regulations, and safely transport 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.Successful candidate must have the following on file before starting:Favorable State (BCII) and Federal (FBI) background checks. A new report will be required every (6) six years thereafter as a school bus driver.Enroll in Ohio Rapback system through the Department of Education.Valid Ohio Driver's License.Valid Class B CDL, with passenger (P) and school bus (S) endorsements or willing to obtain.Negative pre-employment drug screen; must comply with random testing thereafter.Successfully pass the T-8 physical required for school bus drivers.Complete Ohio Auditor of State Fraud Reporting and Training.Evaluation: Annual performance evaluations in accordance with the Board 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 this position include the employee being punctual and capable of completing all of the duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. The successful candidate must complete all mandatory compliance courses as assigned.

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