OHIO COUNTY SCHOOLS

BUS DRIVER - Fulll Time Driver

Job Class Code:  7941   4 hours/180 days

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school diploma or G.E.D. certificate

2. Demonstrates competent language skills.

3. Demonstrated ability to work with children.

4. Participates in and successfully completes training programs as specified by the Kentucky Department of Education and local district.

5. Has successfully completed all training and tests required by state and local boards, and has one year experience in the operation of a motor vehicle.

6. Must meet the requirements for a criminal record check and five year driving check as specified by Kentucky state law.

7. Has met health requirements as specified in district personnel policy.

8. Valid Kentucky commercial Class B driver’s license (CDL), including passenger endorsement.

REPORTS TO:

Director of Transportation and/or Building Principals

JOB GOAL:

To transport students to and from school and on special trips, while operating a school bus in a safe and timely manner.

1.0 GENERAL KNOWLEDGE BASE

Knowledge Of:

1.1 Safe driving practices.

1.2 Provisions of the State Motor Vehicles code, Ohio County Transportation Procedures and Kentucky Administrative Regulations applicable to the operation of vehicles transporting students.

1.3 First aid practices.

1.4 Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

2.0 ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Ability To:

2.1 Operate a school bus over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, picking up and discharging students.

2.2 Maintain order and discipline among students while driving a school bus.

2.3 Maintain assigned vehicle in a clean and safe operating condition.

2.4 Recognize equipment malfunctions and take appropriate action.

2.5 Learn designated bus routes including stops and traffic hazards.

2.6 Maintain routine records.

2.7 Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships

2.8 Understand and follow oral and written directions.

2.9 Meet schedules and time lines.

2.10 Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

2.11 Learn, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

2.12 Observe legal and defensive driving practices.

2.13 Assist in loading and unloading handicapped children as necessary.

3.0 PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

The driver is responsible to the Principal(s) for time schedules and pupil discipline and responsible to the Director of Transportation for safety, vehicle maintenance, and policy procedures. The following are required of the driver:

3.1 Operates the bus and carries out duties on schedule and in a prompt and efficient manner.

3.2 Safely operates the school bus under all varying weather conditions.

3.3 Properly supervises passengers on the bus in accordance with transportation regulations, and with pupil personnel code of conduct.

3.4 Takes proper care of the bus and sees that it is maintained in safe operating condition.

3.5 Conducts routine required inspections and provides the proper documentation.

3.6 Attends safety meetings and workshops as determined by the Director of Transportation.

3.7 Meets the training requirement set forth in State and district regulations.

3.8 Meets those responsibilities as set forth in the Board's Handbook for School Bus Drivers, State Board of Education regulations, applicable statutory laws, and directives of the Superintendent or Director of Transportation.

3.9 Performs other duties that may not be specifically covered in this general job description, as assigned by the Director of Transportation

3.10 Demonstrates a consistent and positive behavior toward students and patrons in order to foster positive public relations.

3.11 Demonstrates loyalty and dedication to the goals and purposes of the Ohio County Schools.