About this role
JOB DESCRIPTION Position Title: BUS DRIVER Responsible To: Director of Transportation/Transportation Manager Basic Function: Assure the safe transportation of pupils to and from school. Performance Responsibilities:
• Drives the specific route as assigned by the Director of Transportation.
• Adheres to the time schedule as set forth by the Principal of the school which he serves.
• Maintains safe discipline and reports any pupil misconduct to the school Principal.
• Reports to the bus garage for any needed repairs to his/her bus.
• Makes routine maintenance and safety checks on his/her bus each morning and afternoon (walk around inspection).
• Reports all accidents to the proper authorities the day of the accident.
• Keeps a daily trip ticket-showing miles driven and amounts of fuel and oil used.
• Cleans his/her bus each day as required in order to keep it in a clean and neat condition.
• Completes and returns all paperwork requested by the transportation office on time.
• Keeps the Director of Transportation informed of any route changes as to road conditions, number of students on bus, and any other information that might cause a change in the bus route.
• Driver must complete a work sheet on his or her bus for maintenance purposes.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Principal, Director of Transportation, or the Superintendent.
Minimum Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Must have a valid Kentucky Driver's License.
• Must be able to understand oral and written communications.
• Must meet the requirements for bus drivers as specified in the Kentucky Revised Statutes and of the local board of education and must have Bus Driver Trainer Certification.
• Should have some knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions associated with bus driving.
Licenses and Other Requirements: Valid CDL and drivers license Terms of Employment: Salary and work year to be established by the board of education. Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of board policy for classified personnel.