bus driver - Independence, United States - Kenton County School District

    Kenton County School District
    Kenton County School District Independence, United States

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    Description
    Position Type:
    Transportation/Itinerant Bus Driver

    Date Posted:
    4/25/2024

    Location:
    Transportation-Twenhofel

    Date Available:
    08/08/2024

    Closing Date:
    until filled Internal Transfer - April 30, 2024
    5.5 Hrs

    TITLE: Bus Driver

    QUALIFICATIONS:
    1. Valid operator's license
    2. Meets required physical examination
    3. Positive character references
    4. High School Diploma or G.E.D. Certification or demonstrated progress towards obtaining as required by Kentucky law
    REPORTS TO: Assistant Superintendent, Executive Director, or designee Director of Transportation

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

    PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
    1. Obeys all traffic laws
    2. Observes all mandatory safety regulations for school buses
    3. Maintains discipline when students are on bus
    4. Reports undisciplined students to the proper authority
    5. Keeps assigned bus clean
    6. Keeps to assigned schedule
    7. Checks bus before each operation for mechanical defects
    8. Fuels bus
    9. Notifies the proper authority in case of mechanical failure or lateness
    10. Discharges students only at authorized stops
    11. Exercises responsible leadership when out-of-district school trips
    12. Transports only authorized students
    13. Reports all accidents and completes required reports
    14. Enforces regulations specified in Bus Drivers Manual as approved by the Board of Education
    15. Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor
    PHYSICAL DEMANDS
    • Lift floor to table up to 50 pounds/lift table to chest up to 30 pounds/lift overhead up to 30 pounds
    • Carry up to 30 pounds
    • Climb up to 50 steps up/down
    • Push/Pull up to 50 pounds
    • Must be able to assist passengers when needed
    TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
    • Days per fiscal year: 181 Days
    • Salary Schedule: BUSD on Classified Position Index
    • FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
    EVALUATION:
    Performance of the position will be evaluated annually by an Assistant Superintendent, Executive Director, or designee