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.

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AREA: TRANSPORTATION
Summary Class Code: 7941
LOCAL DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION PLAN
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.
January 1992

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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.
January 1992

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