School Bus Driver Trainee

Dayton Public Schools - Dayton, OH

Full-time - Entry Level

Dayton, OH

Educational Services

About the position

The School Bus Driver Trainee position at Dayton Public Schools involves safely operating a school bus to transport students, parents, and staff while ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and policies. The role includes conducting pre-trip and post-trip inspections, assisting students with special needs, and maintaining effective communication with dispatchers and parents. The position emphasizes professionalism, safety, and customer service in the transportation of pupils.

Responsibilities

• Drive a school bus on an established route according to regulations and policies.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the bus, documenting results as required.
• Report mechanical defects to Fleet Services personnel.
• Transport students and staff for field trips and special activities as assigned.
• Assist pupils with special needs during boarding, seating, and securing safety restraints.
• Communicate with dispatchers using professional language via two-way radio.
• Supervise pupil behavior on the bus and provide safety directions as needed.
• Conduct emergency evacuations and train pupils on proper procedures.
• Consult with parents and school officials regarding behavior issues on the bus.
• Report accidents and complete necessary documentation.
• Maintain cleanliness of the bus, including interior and exterior cleaning.
• Participate in training and maintain a valid Commercial Driver's License.
• Follow district policies and report violations as necessary.
• Support the district's core principles of professionalism and customer service.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen or have the legal right to work in the U.S.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must obtain a valid Ohio Class B or higher Commercial Driver License with School Bus and Passenger endorsements.
• Must be insurable by the Board's insurance carrier with no DUI convictions and no more than six points on driving record in the past three years.
• Pass a Federal and Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation background check.
• Pass an Ohio Department of Education T8 physical.
• Pass a pre-employment controlled substance screening.
• At least four years of experience operating motorized vehicles.
• Capable of administering basic first aid, including CPR.
• Knowledge of motor vehicle traffic laws and safety regulations.
• Familiar with streets in the Dayton Metropolitan area.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working with children or in a school environment.
• Ability to handle stressful situations while driving.

Benefits

• Salary as per Bargaining Unit Contract.
• Training and development opportunities.