Bus Driver

Overview

Bus Driver – Meade County Schools, Brandenburg, Kentucky. This job is also posted in Meade County Schools - Join our team!

• Job : 4929821
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: Aug 26, 2020 12:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately
• Position Type: Full-Time
• Salary: $17.14 Per Hour

BUS DRIVER Class Code: 7941

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.

• Drive a school bus over designated routes in accordance with specified time schedules and regulations related to pupil transportation; transport students to and from school, special events and field trips.
• Pick up and discharge students at established bus stops; report incidents affecting student safety.
• Maintain bus in a safe operating condition through daily vehicle inspections and driver maintenance; check fuel, oil and water levels; check brakes, brake lights and doors; report mechanical defects to appropriate personnel.
• Maintain order and discipline among students on bus following District policies; interact with parents regarding questions, concerns and disputes.
• Perform emergency bus evacuation drills as required by Kentucky Administration Regulations.
• Transport physically and mentally handicapped children; lift and secure wheel chairs; assist in loading and unloading of handicapped children as necessary.
• Observe applicable local, State and federal policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Fuel and clean exterior and interior of buses; clean windows, mirrors and bus interior; clean debris and maintain cleanliness.
• Maintain records concerning vehicle maintenance, miles driven and number of children transported and other related matters.
• Attend annual update training, safety and preventive emergency meetings when required.
• Utilize cell phones for bus communication.
• Perform first aid according to established guidelines and procedures.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Safe driving practices.
• Provisions of the State Motor Vehicle code and Kentucky Administration Regulations applicable to the operation of vehicles transporting students.
• First aid 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.
• Maintain order and discipline among students while driving a school bus.
• Maintain assigned vehicle in a clean and safe operating condition.
• Recognize equipment malfunctions and take appropriate action.
• Learn designated bus routes including stops and traffic hazards.
• Maintain routine records.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Meet schedules and time lines.
• Communicate effectively.
• Learn, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
• Assist in loading and unloading handicapped children as necessary.
• Be on call to drive regular routes as needed (am and pm).
• Be available to ride regular routes to be familiar with the routes when subbing.

Any combination equivalent to high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law and one year experience in the operation of a motor vehicle.

Valid Kentucky Commercial Class B driver's license, including passenger endorsement;
School Bus Certificate; must pass driving record and background check, pass initial drug screening and random drug and alcohol test after employment and meet physical requirements.