Bus Driver - General Pool

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A STATE AND NATIONAL CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK AND A CHILD ABUSENEGLECT (CAN) CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT. Position Title: SCHOOL BUS DRIVER Responsible To: Director of Transportation 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 hisher bus. * Makes routine maintenance and safety checks on hisher 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 gas and oil used. * Cleans hisher 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. * 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.

Created: 2024-11-05