Bus Driver

Bus Driver 4.50 hours a day

Trimble County Schools Trimble County Bus Garage - Bedford, Kentucky Open in Google Maps

Job : 5868448

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 04, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Trimble County Public Schools

Position/Job Description

BUS DRIVER

4.50 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

Qualifications
:

• 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.

Specific Duties and Performance Responsibilities:

• 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.

General Duties and Performance Responsibilities:

• 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,…