TITLE:  Bus Driver 

REPORTS TO:  Transportation Manager

JOB GOAL: To provide safe and efficient transportation so that students may enjoy the fullest possible advantage from the district’s curriculum and extracurricular activities.

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 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 Administrative 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.

ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES FOR HANDICAP BUS DRIVER:

• Cooperate and train bus monitor assigned to route
• Manage issues related to the bus entry and exit of Special Needs Students.
• Operate chair lift and lock down wheelchairs in designated areas
• Ensure students are properly buckled in wheelchairs and seats
• Maintain and keep current transportation confidential emergency cards and other required reports.  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Such other alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
• Satisfactory completion of State mandated health examination.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid Kentucky Commercial Class B driver's license, including passenger endorsement; School Bus Certificate; must pass driving record check.

EVALUATION:  Performance of this job will be evaluated by the Transportation Manager.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 

• Salary commensurate with the Fairview Independent Schools Classified Salary Schedule.
• Work schedule to be established by the Transportation Manager.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification.  They are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so assigned.  Responsibilities and duties assigned are at the discretion of the supervisor.