Itinerant Bus Driver - 6 hour driver 

SUMMARY CLASS TITLE: BUS DRIVER

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 events
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 discipline 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.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
• Safe driving practices.
• Provisions of the State Motor Vehicle code and Kentucky Administration Regulations applicable
to the operation of vehicles transporting students.
KNOWLEDGE OF - continued:
• First aid 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.
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 and one year experience in the operation of a motor vehicle.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid Kentucky Commercial Class B driver's license, including passenger endorsement; School Bus
Certificate; must pass driving record check.