Bus Driver

Job Details

Job : 5682690

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 30, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

TITLE: Bus Driver (Part-time)

Please call Director of Transportation, Rodney Mitchell, at  for more details.

CLASSIFICATION: Bus driver

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or G.E.D. certificate.
• Demonstrated ability to work with children.
• Participates in and successfully completes training programs as specified by the Kentucky Department of Education and local district.
• Has successfully completed all training and tests required by state and local boards, and has one year experience in the operation of a motor vehicle.
• Must meet the requirements for a criminal records check and five year driving check as specified by Kentucky State Law.
• Has met all state and local physical examination and health requirements.

Must complete training and earn CDL before hiring is completed.

Reports To: Director of Transportation

Job Goal: To work as assigned on a daily basis to transport students.

Critical Skills/Expertise

Required:

• Knowledge of safe practices concerning school bus transportation.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.
• Applicable sections of the KAR and other applicable laws.
• Health and safety regulations.
• Understanding and relating to children with special needs.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Lift students according to established guidelines.
• Maintain current knowledge of emergency evacuation procedures.
• Maintain routine records.
• Observe health and safety regulations.
• 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.

Essential Job Functions:

Performance Responsibilities:

• Operate the bus and carry out duties on schedule and in a prompt and efficient manner.
• Safely operate the school bus under all changing weather conditions.
• Properly supervise passengers on the bus in accordance with transportation regulations, and with pupil personnel code of conduct.
• Take proper care of the bus and maintain it in a safe operating condition.
• Conduct routine required inspections and provide proper documentation.
• Attend safety meetings and workshops as determined by the Director of Transportation.
• Meet the training requirement set forth in state and district regulations.
• Meet those responsibilities as set forth in the Board's Handbook for School Bus Drivers, State Board of Education regulations, applicable statutory laws, and directives of the Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent.
• Perform other duties that may not be specifically covered in this general job description, as assigned by the Director of Transportation and/or his assistant and/or Building Principals.
• Demonstrate a consistent and positive behavior toward students and patrons to foster positive public relations.
• Assist young or disabled students in getting on and off the bus.
• Ensure that students get on and off the bus in an orderly fashion.
• Provide written records of violations of the student code to the transportation supervisor.
• Collect and turn over personal items left on the bus to the school secretary.
• Perform related duties such as cleaning, filing, or other assignments when not assigned a bus route or bus monitor position.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $16 per hour

Job Categories: Support Staff - Transportation

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