Bus Driver - General Pool
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FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A STATE AND NATIONAL CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK AND A CHILD ABUSE/NEGLECT (CAN) CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.Position Title: SCHOOL BUS DRIVERResponsible To: Director of TransportationBasic Function: Assure the safe transportation ofpupils to and from school.Performance Responsibilities:* Drives the specific route as assigned by the Director of Transportation.* Adheres to the time schedule as set forth by the Principal of the school which he serves.* Maintains safe discipline and reports any pupil misconduct to the school Principal.* Reports to the bus garage for any needed repairs to his/her bus.* Makes routine maintenance and safety checks on his/her bus each morning and afternoon (walk around inspection).* Reports all accidents to the proper authorities the day of the accident.* Keeps a daily trip ticket-showing miles driven and amounts of gas and oil used.* Cleans his/her bus each day as required in order to keep it in a clean and neat condition.* Completes and returns all paperwork requested by the transportation office on time.* Keeps the Director of Transportation informed of any route changes as to road conditions, number of students on bus, and any other information that might cause a change in the bus route.* Driver must complete a work sheet on his or her bus for maintenance purposes.* Performs other related duties as assigned by the Principal, Director of Transportation, or the Superintendent.Minimum Qualifications:* High School Diploma or G.E.D.* Must have a valid Kentucky Driver's License.* Must be able to understand oral and written communications.* Must meet the requirements for bus drivers as specified in the Kentucky Revised Statutes and of the local board of education.* Should have some knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions associated with bus driving.Licenses and Other Requirements:Valid CDL and drivers licenseTerms of Employment:Salary and work year to be established by the board of education.Evaluation:Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of board policy for classified personnel.