Bus Driver

School Bus Driver
 

Qualifications:

• Education and Experience:

• Any combination equivalent to: 

• high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law;

• and one year experience in the operation of a motor vehicle. 

• Licenses and Other Requirements: 

• Valid Kentucky Commercial Class B driver's license, including passenger endorsement; 

• School Bus Certificate; 

• Must pass driving record check. 

Job Goals:  

• Basic Function:

• Operate a school bus over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, picking up and discharging students; 

• Provide safe and efficient transportation for District students to and from school, special events and field trips; 

• Perform daily inspections and operator maintenance of vehicle; 

• Assist in the loading and unloading of physically and mentally handicapped students as necessary. 

Professional Responsibilities:

• Essential Functions: 

• 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 which 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 bus following District policies and procedures regarding disciplining of 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 wheelchairs; 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 bus and bus to base communication. 

• Perform first aid according to established guidelines and procedures. 

• Perform related duties as assigned. 

Knowledge and Abilities: 

• 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 designated 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 operating condition, 

• Recognize equipment malfunctions and take appropriate action. 

• Learn designated bus routes including stops and traffic hazards.