Bus Driver - Full-time 2026-2027 School Year

Bus Driver

Qualifications: Has a high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate Has the ability to read and follow written directions Has one year of experience in the operation of a motor vehicle Has physical and mental ability to operate a bus safely and satisfactorily Must be 21 years of age Must hold a Commercial Driver's License-Class B- Endorsement P & S, that is valid for interstate driving, and a Kentucky School Bus Driver Certificate Must pass a driving record check Must have sufficient driving skills and ability to drive a school bus Must be of good moral character Has demonstrated the ability to communicate with staff, parents, and students Must have valid certification in CPR/First Aid training

Reports To: Transportation Coordinator/Director of Transportation

Job Goal: To provide safe and efficient transportation so that students may enjoy the fullest possible advantage from the District's curricular and extracurricular program

Performance Responsibilities: Be familiar with and follow written codes, regulations, policies, procedures and directions from supervisor related to job responsibilities Operate the bus at all times in a manner that provides maximum safety and comfort for the students Supervise the seating of students, and make sure that all seats are filled before any pupil is permitted to stand in the aisle Transport only students authorized to ride the assigned bus Report any overcrowded conditions to the Manager Transportation Attend training sessions and drivers' meetings Obey all traffic laws and observe all and mandatory safety regulations Maintain student discipline when students are on the bus Report undisciplined students to the proper authority Clean inside of assigned bus daily and the outside as needed to make the bus visible and the lettering clean Wash the outside of the bus monthly on the date it is scheduled for inspection Adhere to an assigned bus route schedule Inspect bus prior to each operation for mechanical defects Notify the proper authority in the case of mechanical failure or lateness Discharge students at authorized stops only Exercise responsible leadership when on out-of-district school trips Report all accidents and complete required reports Enforce school bus rider regulations Keep route records as required Perform other duties consistent with the position assigned as requested by the supervisor

Terms of Employment: Hourly (Grade 33) 180 days - 246 days 9- - 12 months Board approved 4-8-04, Revised 9-11-08, Revised 11/12/09, Revised 6/9/2016