Job description

**APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE AT: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ccsoh?keywords=trainee

At Columbus City Schools, we strive to make sure each student is highly-educated, prepared for leadership and service, and empowered for success as a citizen in a global community - but we can't do it without you!

As an award-winning school district in the award-winning city of Columbus, Ohio, we are proud of the work our more than 10,000 employees (including teachers, coaches, and administrators) do every day to change the lives of our students. With more than 46,000 students located in over 100 different schools around the city of Columbus, we know there's a position that's right for you.

RISE UP and apply to our exciting and impactful position detailed below!

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The School Bus Driver Trainee is responsible for learning to safely operate a passenger bus used to transport students and for performing minor maintenance tasks; performs related duties as required.

***This position starts at $18.50 per hour. After successful completion of the training program this position has the potential to become a permanent Bus Driver at $20.48 per hour.****
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. Other duties may be assigned.

• Learns to drive a school bus on established routes, field trips, extra-pay trips, and athletic routes picking up and discharging students at designated locations;
• Learns to assists students with special needs to insure their safe transport;
• Learns to insure that all special needs equipment is utilized properly;
• Learns to supervise the behavior of the students on the bus through verbal direction for the purpose of their safety;
• Learns to conduct emergency evacuation drills to train students in proper safety evacuation procedures;
• Learns to consult with principal or designee when behavior problems arise that cannot be resolved on the bus;
• Learns to clean and wax interior and exterior of bus using a broom, mop or cloth to insure cleanliness as needed;
• Learns to perform pre-trip inspection each time the bus leaves the compound and learns to maintain appropriate records;
• Learns to develop a route directional map;
• Learns to report all mechanical defects in writing to maintenance personnel to schedule repair;
• Learns to follow various departmental procedures as documented in the Bus Driver Handbook.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possession of a valid driver's license
• Five (5) years of legal driving experience
• Must be at least 21 years of age

This job posting is for a noncompetitive position and will replace the current list. The hiring department will conduct a preliminary review of your application to determine who to interview. It is the responsibility of all applicants to list all relevant work experience (current and previous) on the application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of listed work experience. Unless otherwise indicated, any year of required experience is based on 12 months of full time employment. Anything under 35 hours/week (or seasonal work) will be prorated. Please be sure that the job experience and education information in your profile is up to date and accurate before submitting your application.

Columbus City Schools is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce. Minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Columbus City Schools (CCS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against individuals regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, gender identity or expression, ancestry, familial status, military status or disability in its educational programs, activities, and employment policies.

**APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE AT: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ccsoh?keywords=trainee

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: From $18.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: On the road

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