Bus Driver

Bus Driver

Rowan County Schools BUS GARAGE - Morehead, Kentucky Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5720460
Final date to receive applications: Aug 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: May 18, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title:

BUS DRIVER

Responsible To:
Director of Transportation/Transportation Manager

Basic Function:
Assure the safe transportation of pupils to and from school.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Drives the specific route as assigned by the Director of Transportation.
• Adheres to the time schedule as set forth by the Principal of the school which he serves.
• Maintains safe discipline and reports any pupil misconduct to the school Principal.
• Reports to the bus garage for any needed repairs to his/her bus.
• Makes routine maintenance and safety checks on his/her bus each morning and afternoon (walk around inspection).
• Reports all accidents to the proper authorities the day of the accident.
• Keeps a daily trip ticket-showing miles driven and amounts of fuel and oil used.
• Cleans his/her bus each day as required in order to keep it in a clean and neat condition.
• Completes and returns all paperwork requested by the transportation office on time.
• Keeps the Director of Transportation informed of any route changes as to road conditions, number of students on bus, and any other information that might cause a change in the bus route.
• Driver must complete a work sheet on his or her bus for maintenance purposes.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Principal, Director of Transportation, or the Superintendent.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Must have a valid Kentucky Driver’s License.
• Must be able to understand oral and written communications.
• Must meet the requirements for bus drivers as specified in the Kentucky Revised Statutes and of the local board of education and must have Bus Driver Trainer Certification.
• Should have some knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions associated with bus driving.

Licenses and Other Requirements:

Valid CDL and drivers license

Terms of Employment:

Salary and work year to be established by the board of education.

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of board policy for classified personnel.

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Categories:

Support Staff >
Transportation