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Pendleton County School District

Substitute Bus Driver (11213252)

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Job Details

TitleSubstitute Bus Driver
Posting ID11213252
Description

 

 

CLASS TITLE:  SCHOOL BUS DRIVER

JOB CLASS CODE:  7941

REPORTS TO:  Executive Director of Pupil Personnel/Student Support Services or Designee

EXEMPT STATUS:  Non-Exempt

Approved:  November 16, 2020

 

 

BASIC FUNCTION:

Safely 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.
  • Report overcrowded conditions.
  • 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.
  • Maintain adequate and clean exterior and interior of buses including picking up debris, sweeping and mopping floor, wiping upholstery and cleaning headlights.
  • Fuel bus.
  • 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.
  • Attend the yearly 8-hour update training and other training as determined for bus drivers.
  • Maintain regular attendance.  It is an essential job function that all employees report to work.
  • Perform other 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.
  • First aid practices.
  • Oral and written communication skills.
  • Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
  • Telephone/Two-way radio techniques and etiquette.
  • The content located in the Pendleton County Schools Driver Handbook.

 

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.
  • Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
  • Assist in loading and unloading handicapped children as necessary
  • Meet schedules and time lines.
  • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
  • Learn and apply safety procedures and regulations
  • Work confidentially with discretion.
  • Understand and follow oral and written directions.
  • Work cooperatively with others.

 

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • Work is performed with standing, sitting and/or walking
  • Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing
  • Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations
  • Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching
  • Requires the ability to lift, carry, push, or pull heavy weights, up to approximately 100 pounds
  • Requires activities involving being around moving machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, and exposure to dust, fumes and gases.

 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

 

 

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.

Shift TypePart-Time
Salary RangePer Hour
LocationTransportation

Applications Accepted

Start Date01/10/2023