District Bus Driver

Breckinridge County Schools
Job Description

JOB TITLE: Bus Driver
SUPERVISOR: Transportation Coordinator and Chief of Student Services (DPP)
EXEMPT STATUS: Non-Exempt
WORK YEAR: 185 Days
APPROVED: 3/8/2023

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.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• 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 students to and from school, special events and field trips
• Pick up and discharge students, under varying weather conditions, at established bus stops; report incidents which affect the safety of students
• Maintain bus in a safe operating condition through prescribed daily vehicle inspections and driver maintenance including cleaning windows, mirrors, and bus interior; check and maintain fuel, oil, and water levels; check brakes, brake lights and doors; report mechanical defects and malfunctions to appropriate personnel
• 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
• Perform emergency bus evacuation drills as required by Kentucky Administration regulations
• Transport physically handicapped and mentally handicapped children to and from designated locations; lift and secure wheelchairs; assist in the 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 including picking up debris, sweeping, and mopping floor, wiping upholstery and cleaning headlights
• Maintain records concerning vehicle maintenance, miles driven, and number of children transported and other related matters; including student conduct and accident records
• Attend annual update training, safety, and preventive emergency meetings when required
• Perform first aid according to established guidelines and procedures
• Perform related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF THE FOLLOWING:

• 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

ABILITIES:

• 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
• 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

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work is primarily sedentary. The work requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations. The work at times requires bending, squatting, reaching, with the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights. The work requires activities involving driving automotive equipment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• 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
• Must possess a valid Kentucky driver's license
• Has met the requirements for criminal records check and child abuse and neglect check as specified by Kentucky State Law
• Valid Kentucky Commercial Class B driver's license, including passenger endorsement; School Bus Certificate; must pass driving record, pass initial drug screening and random drug and alcohol test after employment, and meet physical requirements

Contracts are with the district of Breckinridge County Public Schools, not with individual locations.  Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Location, duties, and/or responsibilities may be altered to meet the needs of the district.