Bus Driver 5.5 hours

Position Type:
Transportation/Itinerant Bus Driver

Date Posted:
4/13/2026

Location:
Transportation

Date Available:
07/01/2026

Closing Date:
Until Filled
Internal Transfer Deadline: April 18, 2026

5.5 Hr

TITLE: Bus Driver


QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Valid operator's license
2. Meets required physical examination
3. Positive character references
4. High School Diploma or G.E.D. Certification or demonstrated progress towards obtaining as required by Kentucky law

REPORTS TO: Assistant Superintendent, Executive Director, or designee Director of Transportation


JOB GOAL: To provide safe and efficient transportation so that students may enjoy the fullest possible advantage from the district's curriculum and extracurricular program


PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Obeys all traffic laws
2. Observes all mandatory safety regulations for school buses
3. Maintains discipline when students are on bus
4. Reports undisciplined students to the proper authority
5. Keeps assigned bus clean
6. Keeps to assigned schedule
7. Checks bus before each operation for mechanical defects
8. Fuels bus
9. Notifies the proper authority in case of mechanical failure or lateness
10. Discharges students only at authorized stops
11. Exercises responsible leadership when out-of-district school trips
12. Transports only authorized students
13. Reports all accidents and completes required reports
14. Enforces regulations specified in Bus Drivers Manual as approved by the Board of Education
15. Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Lift floor to table up to 50 pounds/lift table to chest up to 30 pounds/lift overhead up to 30 pounds
• Carry up to 30 pounds
• Climb up to 50 steps up/down
• Push/Pull up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to assist passengers when needed

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Days per fiscal year: 181 Days
• Salary Schedule: BUSD on Classified Position Index
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

EVALUATION:
Performance of the position will be evaluated annually by an Assistant Superintendent, Executive Director, or designee