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Williamstown Independent Schools
Job DescriptionBus Driver
TITLE: Bus Driver
QUALIFICATIONS: 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 drivers license including passenger endorsement; School Bus Certificate; must pass driving record check.
REPORTS TO: Director of Transportation
JOB GOALS: 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:
- Performs daily inspections and operator maintenance of vehicles; assists in the loading and unloading of physically and mentally handicapped students 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 special events and 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 daily vehicle inspections and driver maintenance; checks and maintains fuel oil and water levels; checks brakes brake lights and doors; 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 Administration Regulations.
- Transports physically handicapped and mentally handicapped children to and from designated locations; lifts and secures wheelchairs.
- Observes applicable local State and federal policies procedures and guidelines.
- Fuels and cleans exterior and interior of buses including picking up debris sweeping and mopping floor wiping upholstery and cleaning headlights windows and mirrors.
- Maintains records concerning vehicle maintenance miles driven and number of children transported and other related matters; prepares student conduct incident and accident reports.
- Attends safety and preventive emergency meetings when required.
- Utilizes twoway radio for bus to bus and bus to base communication.
- Performs first aid according to established guidelines and procedures.
- Communicates effectively both orally and in writing.
- Establishes and maintains cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
- Demonstrates regular attendance and punctuality.
- Adheres to the appropriate code of ethics.
- Performs other duties consistent with the position assigned as may be requested by the Superintendent.
ABILITY TO: Perform as a leader such that student safety is maximized.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: To perform the responsibilities as previously outlined.
Employment Type
Full-Time
