BUS DRIVER




BUS DRIVER

CALLOWAY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION

 

 

POSITION:   BUS DRIVER
 
CLASSIFICATION:   CLASSIFIED
 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
 
1.     Any combination equivalent to a high school diploma or G.E.D certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law.
2.     Must possess one year experience in the operation of a motor vehicle.
3.     Must have a valid Kentucky Commercial Class B driver’s license, including passenger endorsement; School Bus Certificate; must pass driving record check.
 
REPORTS TO:   Director of Transportation
 
JOB GOAL:   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.
 
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
 
1.     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 student’s to and from school, special events and field trips.
2.     Pick up and discharge students, under varying weather conditions, at established bus stops; report incidents which affect the safety of students.
3.     Maintain bus in a safe operating condition through prescribed daily vehicle inspection; check and maintain fuel, oil and water levels; check brakes, brake lights and doors; report mechanical defects and malfunctions to appropriate personnel.
4.     Fuel and keep assigned bus clean.
5.     Maintain records concerning vehicle maintenance, miles driven and number of children transported and other related matters; prepare student conduct, incident and accident reports.
6.     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.
7.     Perform emergency bus evacuation drills as required by Kentucky Administration Regulations.
8.     Attend safety and preventive emergency meetings when required.
9.     Perform first aid according to established guidelines and procedures.
10.  Transport physically handicapped and mentally handicapped children to and from designated locations; lift and secure wheel chairs; assist in the loading and unloading of handicapped children as necessary.
11.  Observe applicable local, state and federal policies, procedures and guidelines.
12.  Utilize two-way radio for bus to bus and bus to base communication.
13.  Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
 
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
 
1.     Salary – Hourly Rate based on Bus Driver Salary Schedule
2.     181 Days
3.     Hours as assigned by the Director of Transportation
 


Position : 9024

Code : 26008-1

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location : BUS GARAGE

Group : CLASSIFIED

Job Family : CLASSIFIED

Job Class : BUS DRIVER

Posting Start : 01/01/2026

Posting End : 12/31/2026