Substitute Bus Driver (District)

Position Type:

Transportation/Bus Driver

Date Posted:

7/18/2023

Location:

WCPS Transportation/Bus Garage

Date Available:

08/08/2023

Closing Date:

Until Filled WOODFORD COUNTY SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Substitute Bus Driver

JOB TITLE: Bus Driver

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Transportation Director

Salary Range 14.93 per hour

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be at least 21 years of age

Must have a good driving record

Valid driver's license

Must pass a drug screen & CDL physical

Such additional health and age requirements as the board may require

Have no immoral or criminal history

Have the ability to work with other staff members and with children

High School Diploma, G.E.D. Certificate preferred but not required

CDL with a P & S endorsement or Be working toward getting CDL Permit DUTIES:

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

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 in violation of 702 KAR 5:080

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 daily or as needed.

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

To provide safe and efficient transportation so that students may enjoy the fullest possible advantage from the district's education services

Obey all traffic laws

Will not discharge students at home or at school unless they are received by a responsible person

Report discipline problems to Director of Transportation

Notify Director of Transportation in case of mechanical failure or emergency

Exercise responsible decision making

Transport only authorized students

Report all accidents and complete required reports

Enforce regulations as set forth by school authorities

Other duties as assigned by Coordinator of Transportation

APPROVED BY THE WOODFORD COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION MARCH 10, 1997