Credentialed Transportation

Credentialed Transportation Employee

Simpson County Pupil Transportation - Bus Garage - Franklin, Kentucky Open in Google Maps

Job : 4954184

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jan 23, 2023 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-time

Any combination equivalent to high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law, and five years experience in the operation of a motor vehicle; valid Class B Commercial Drivers License including passenger and air brake endorsement;
Kentucky School Bus Driver Certificate;
First Aid and Adult/Child CPR certification; a good driving record as evidenced by a five year driving record check; a good physical condition without limitations as evidenced by an annual or more school bus driver/DOT physical; drug and alcohol free in conformance with regulations as evidenced by federally required pre‑employment and random drug testing.

Transportation Director

To operate a school bus over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, picking up and discharging students; to provide safe and efficient transportation for district students to and from school, on special events, and on field trips; to perform pre‑trip inspections and operator maintenance of vehicle; to assist in the loading and unloading of physically and mentally handicapped students as necessary.

Knowledge of safe driving practices and provisions of Federal and State Motor Vehicle codes and Kentucky Administrative Regulations applicable to the operation of vehicles transporting students; knowledge of First Aid and CPR 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; ability to maintain order and discipline among students while driving a school bus;

ability to maintain assigned vehicle in a clean and safe operating condition; ability to recognize equipment malfunctions and take appropriate action; ability to learn designated bus routes including stops and traffic hazards; ability to maintain routine records; ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others; ability to meet schedules and time lines; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;

ability to learn, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; ability to observe legal and defensive driving practices; ability to assist in loading and unloading handicapped children as necessary.

• 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 State following specified schedules; transports students to and from school, on special events, and on field trips.
• Picks up and discharges students, under varying weather conditions, at established bus stops; reports incidents which affect the safety of students.
• Maintains bus in a safe operating condition through prescribed pre‑trip vehicle inspections and driver maintenance; checks and maintains fuel, oil, and water levels; reports mechanical defects and malfunctions to appropriate personnel.
• 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.
• Performs emergency bus evacuation drills as required by Kentucky Administrative Regulations.
• 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.
• Observes applicable local, State, and Federal laws, policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Cleans exterior and interior of buses including picking up debris,…