Substitute Bus Driver

Taylor County School District Transportation Dept
- Campbellsville, Kentucky Open in Google Maps

Taylor County School District Transportation Dept
- Campbellsville, Kentucky Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Taylor County School District

Job : 4925194
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Jan 08, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Class Code 7941

TAYLOR COUNTY SCHOOLS

CLASSIFIED JOB DESCRIPTION S

BUS DRIVER

RESPONSIBLE TO: Transportation Director

LENGTH OF WORK YEAR: 181 days (may vary according to position)

DIVISION: Transportation

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
• some experience in working with children in an organized setting.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

* Valid Kentucky Commercial Class BD driver’s license including CDL with Passenger and School Bus Endorsement; must pass driving record check.

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 event 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 disciplines 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 wheel chairs; 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; prepare student conduct, incident and accident reports.
• Attend safety and preventive emergency meetings when required.
• Utilize two-way radio for bus to bus and bus to base communication.
• Perform first aid according to established guidelines and procedures.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Safe driving practices
• Provision of the State Motor Vehicle code and Kentucky Administration Regulations applicable to the operation of vehicles transporting students.
• First aide 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 both orally and in writing.
• Learn, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
• Assist in loading and unloading handicapped children as necessary.

OTHER

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be clean, neat and professionally dressed
• Be consistently responsible- maintaining regular punctual attendance and timely completion of assigned duties, working assigned contract and extended days and using sick, personal, and emergency leave appropriately.
• Maintain professional interpersonal skills using tact, patience, courtesy, and cooperative effective relationships with others consistently displaying self-control, honesty, and credibility with parents, students, visitors and school personnel.
• Act as a district liaison…