What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full-Time School Bus Driver position at Ballard, KY?
Job Summary
As a Full-Time School Bus Driver with Ballard County School District, you will be responsible for safely transporting students to and from school sites, as well as on field trips. This is a 182-day contract position with 4 hours of driving per day. Benefits are available upon employment.
Responsibilities
• Transport students to and from school sites and on field trips
• Operate a school bus safely in accordance with time schedules
• Load and unload students, ensuring their safety and proper use of safety belts
• Maintain order and discipline among passengers, resolving disputes and documenting severe disciplinary cases
• Conduct daily safety and operational inspections of the assigned vehicle
• Ensure the bus is in a safe and clean operating condition, reporting needed mechanical repairs and maintaining proper safety procedures
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with students, parents, and other staff members
Requirements
• Valid driver's license and ability to obtain a commercial driver's license (CDL)
• Ability to read and write in English at a level sufficient to successfully perform required duties
• Ability to understand and carry out both oral and written instructions in an independent manner
• Ability to recognize mechanical safety hazards in the bus
• Ability to meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform the required duties
Working Conditions
This position requires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with frequent exposure to inclement weather. The driver must be able to lift, push, and pull heavy objects, as well as stand for long periods of time. The Ballard County School district is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities.
As a Full-Time School Bus Driver with Ballard County School District, you will be responsible for safely transporting students to and from school sites, as well as on field trips. This is a 182-day contract position with 4 hours of driving per day. Benefits are available upon employment.
Responsibilities
• Transport students to and from school sites and on field trips
• Operate a school bus safely in accordance with time schedules
• Load and unload students, ensuring their safety and proper use of safety belts
• Maintain order and discipline among passengers, resolving disputes and documenting severe disciplinary cases
• Conduct daily safety and operational inspections of the assigned vehicle
• Ensure the bus is in a safe and clean operating condition, reporting needed mechanical repairs and maintaining proper safety procedures
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with students, parents, and other staff members
Requirements
• Valid driver's license and ability to obtain a commercial driver's license (CDL)
• Ability to read and write in English at a level sufficient to successfully perform required duties
• Ability to understand and carry out both oral and written instructions in an independent manner
• Ability to recognize mechanical safety hazards in the bus
• Ability to meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform the required duties
Working Conditions
This position requires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with frequent exposure to inclement weather. The driver must be able to lift, push, and pull heavy objects, as well as stand for long periods of time. The Ballard County School district is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities.
