Bus Driver

Starting Date: Immediately

Trimble County Public Schools

Position: BUS DRIVER (5 hours a day, 180 days)

Purpose: To 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 operate maintenance of vehicle; assist in the loading and unloading of physically and mentally disabled students as necessary.

Reports To: Director of Transportation

• High School Diploma or GED
• Hold a valid Class "B" Commercial driver’s license, including passenger endorsement and school bus endorsement; driver must pass driving record check, KY DOT physical, and criminal record check.
• Shall have demonstrated people skills to indicate the ability to function in a team-oriented environment.
• Shall have a working knowledge of computers.

• 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 the 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 malfunction to appropriate personnel.
• Maintain order and discipline among students on bus following District policies and procedures regarding disciplining 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 disabled and mentally disabled students to and from designated locations.
• Lift and secure wheel chairs.
• Assist in the loading and unloading of disabled students 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 students 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 only.
• Perform first aid according to established guidelines and procedures.
• Complete training for specific issues involving students being transported on school bus as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent, Director of Transportation and/or Designee.

• Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
• Present a positive image of the school to parents, and convey to them the school’s genuine concern with the education, growth and development of each student.
• Seek to establish friendly and cooperative partnerships between home and school.
• Work to develop a positive public relationship between the school district and community.
• Carry out assignments in a timely manner without undue checking.
• React positively to directives given by supervisors.
• Demonstrate a willingness to cooperate with district administrators, principals and staff.
• Maintain the confidentiality, both verbally and in written form, of each student’s educational records.
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Take necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Adhere to School Board of Education Policies and Procedures.

School bus and standard vehicle equipment.

• Ability to lift at least 40 pounds.
• Ability to exert in excess of 40…