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.
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