Bus Driver

$20.16 per hour

Jefferson County Public Schools

Covington, KY

Position Type:
Transportation/Driver

Date Posted:
8/27/2024

Location:
Transportation COVINGTON INDEPENDENT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
POSITION VACANCY

POSITION: BUS DRIVER

SCHOOL/PROGRAM: TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT

DATE POSTED: AUGUST 27, 2024

QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress towards obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law and one year experience in the operation of a motor vehicle.
Valid Commercial Class B driver's license, including passenger endorsement; School Bus Certificate; must pass driving record check.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Safe driving practices.
Provisions of the State Motor Vehicle code and Kentucky Administration Regulations applicable to the operation of vehicles transporting students.
First aid practices.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

ABILITY TO:

Operate a school bus over designed routes in accordance with time schedules, picking up and discharging students.
Maintain order and discipline among students while driving a school bus.
Maintain assigned vehicle in a clean and safe operation condition.
Recognize equipment malfunctions and take appropriate action.
Learn designated bus routes including stops and traffic hazards.
Maintain routine records.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Understand and follow oral and written directions.
Meet schedules and timelines.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Learn, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
Assist in loading and unloading handicapped children as necessary.

JOB GOAL:

To operate a school bus over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, picking up and discharging students. To provide safe and efficient transportation for District students to and from school, special events and field trips. To perform daily inspections and operator maintenance of vehicle. To assist in the loading and unloading of physically and mentally handicapped students as necessary.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Drive a school bus over designated routes in accordance with specified time schedules and in accordance with regulations and laws related to pupil transportation in the State following specified schedules; transport students to and from school, special events and field trips.
Pick up and discharge students, under varying weather conditions, at established bus stops; report incidents that affect the safety of students.
Maintain bus in a safe operating condition through prescribed daily vehicle inspections and driver maintenance including cleaning windows, mirrors and bus interior; check and maintain fuel, oil and water levels; check brakes, brake lights and doors; report mechanical defects and malfunctions to appropriate personnel.
Maintain order and discipline among students on the bus following District policies and procedures regarding discipline among students and contact with school officials, parents and the public; interact with parents regarding questions, concerns and disputes.
Perform emergency bus evacuation drills as required by Kentucky Administration Regulations.
Transport physically handicapped and mentally handicapped children to and from designated locations; lift and secure wheel chairs; assist in the loading and unloading of handicapped children as necessary.
Observe applicable local, state and federal policies, procedures and guidelines.
Fuel and clean exterior and interior of buses including picking up debris, sweeping and mopping floor, wiping upholstery and cleaning headlights.
Maintain records concerning vehicle maintenance, miles driven and number of children transported and other related matters; prepare student conduct, incident and accident reports.
Attend safety and preventive emergency meetings when required.
Utilize two-way radio for bus to base communication.
Perform first aid according to established guidelines and procedures.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Perform classified duties as assigned at school locations as directed by supervisor.

RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Transportation Services

CONTRACT: 182 days

SALARY: $20.16/hourly @ 0 years' experience

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Complete online application at:
Complete the Classified application .
Please direct questions about the online application process to Aisha Payne at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io.
This position will be filled as soon as possible. All applications will be evaluated and screened.
For information regarding the position contact Shawn Stein at View email address on click.appcast.io

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