JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title:           BUS DRIVER

Responsible To:        Director of Transportation/Transportation Manager

Basic Function:         Assure the safe transportation of pupils to and from school.

Performance Responsibilities:

1. Drives the specific route as assigned by the Director of Transportation.
2. Adheres to the time schedule as set forth by the Principal of the school which he serves.
3. Maintains safe discipline and reports any pupil misconduct to the school Principal.
4. Reports to the bus garage for any needed repairs to his/her bus.
5. Makes routine maintenance and safety checks on his/her bus each morning and afternoon (walk around inspection).
6. Reports all accidents to the proper authorities the day of the accident.
7. Keeps a daily trip ticket-showing miles driven and amounts of fuel and oil used.
8. Cleans his/her bus each day as required in order to keep it in a clean and neat condition.
9. Completes and returns all paperwork requested by the transportation office on time.
10. 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.
11. Driver must complete a work sheet on his or her bus for maintenance purposes.
12. 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 and must have Bus Driver Trainer Certification.
• 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.