CLASS CODE 7941

CLASS TITLE:   BUS DRIVER

                                           (Bus Driver/Substitute/Relief Bus Driver)

QUALIFICATIONS:           

      1.  High School diploma or equivalent

      2.  Must have a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with passenger

           endorsement and school bus certificate, and a satisfactory driving record.

      3.  Must be certified as a bus driver.

      4.  Must meet Physical Performance Requirements.

      5.  Such additional qualifications as the Superintendent or Board may find 

           appropriate and acceptable. 

REPORTS:         Director of Transportation/Assistant Transportation Director

SUPERVISES:    Not Applicable

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

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.  

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES 

1. Drives 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 District and State; transports students to and from school, special events, and field trips.
2. Picks up and discharges students, under varying weather conditions, at established bus stops; reports incidents which affect the safety of students.
3. Maintains bus in a safe operating condition through prescribed daily vehicle inspections and driver maintenance including cleaning windows, mirrors, and bus interior and exterior; checks and maintains fuel, oil and water levels, check brakes, brake lights, and doors; reports mechanical defects and malfunctions to appropriate personnel.
4. Maintains 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; interacts with parents regarding questions, concerns, and disputes.
5. Performs emergency bus evacuation drills as required by Kentucky Administration Regulations.
6. Transports physically handicapped and mentally handicapped children to and from designated locations; lifts and secures wheel chairs; assists in the loading and unloading of handicapped children as necessary.
7. Observes applicable local, state, and federal policies, procedures, and guidelines.
8.  Maintains records concerning vehicle maintenance, miles driven, number of children transported, and other related matters; prepares student conduct, incident, and accident reports.
9. Attends First aid safety, preventive emergency, discipline hearings, meetings, and all designated inservice days as contracted.
10. Supervises the seating of the pupils on the bus and ensures that the seating capability of the bus is utilized; notifies the route Supervisor immediately if the bus is overloaded after following this procedure. 
11. Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Director of Transportation, Assistant Transportation Director, or the Superintendent. 

TERM OF SERVICE:  Salary and workdays/jobs to be established by the Board. 

EVALUATION:         Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with   

provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Classified Personnel.