School Bus Driver jobs in Kentucky

School Bus Driver drives a bus intended for school activities. Transports students to and from school and designated locations. Being a School Bus Driver may require a high school diploma or its equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor. Additionally, School Bus Driver requires a valid driver's license. The School Bus Driver possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Bus Driver
  • Caverna Independent School District
  • Cave, KY FULL_TIME
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         Requirements stated herein are minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities to qualify for this position. To perform the duties and responsibilities of this position successfully, the employee must possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each task proficiently. "Ability" means to possess and apply both knowledge and skill.

         The methods of meeting these requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. Some requirements, however, may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or others.

     

    REPORTS TO:  Director of Transportation and/or Superintendent

    APPROVED: 7-14-22

     

     

    SUMMARY

    Under general supervision, to operate a school bus or transportation vehicle over designated routes within an established time schedule; to transport students to and from school and on special event trips; to perform daily inspections of a bus or transportation equipment; and to do other related work as required.

     

    DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Drive a school bus or transportation vehicle over assigned routes in accordance with an established time schedule.
    • Assist in evaluating transportation routes, and report unsafe road conditions.
    • Transport children to and from school.
    • Load and unload students safely at designated stops and on study trips.
    • Stop traffic and escort children across streets.
    • Plan, organize and implement student safety and pupil transportation vehicle evacuation drills. 
    • Maintain bus or transportation vehicle in a clean and orderly condition, and inspect and report any mechanical defects or malfunctions.
    • Adhere to policies and procedures in maintaining appropriate student behavior.
    • Respond to public contacts concerning transportation problems and concerns.
    • Complete the daily transportation activity record, including number of students transported, mileage, type of trip, and standby time.
    • Sweep, clean and refuel buses.
    • May transport children with special learning needs and physical handicaps.
    • Administer first aid as required, and contact appropriate administrators in case of serious injury or illness.
    • Any other duties and responsibilities assigned by the Supervisor and/or Superintendent.

     

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Knowledge of:

    Safe driving practices and techniques; Basic first aid procedures and methods; Safety and maintenance requirements of bus and other pupil transportation equipment;  Provisions of the Kentucky Motor Vehicle Code applicable to the operation of vehicles in the transportation of school children.

     

    Ability to:

    Drive a school bus and operate other transportation equipment safely and efficiently; Maintain appropriate student behavior on a school bus or other transportation equipment; Perform appropriately in situations requiring tact and diplomacy; Understand and carry out oral and written directions; Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

     

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

     

    The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carrying out essential job functions.   

     

    • Persons performing service in this position classification will exert 10 to 20 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
    • Must have an adequate range of motion in the upper extremities.
    • This type of work involves operating a student transportation vehicle, sitting during much of the assignment, but will involve walking or standing for brief periods.      
    • Perceiving the nature of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, providing oral information, the manual dexterity to operate business related equipment, and handling and working with various materials and objects are important aspects of this job.

     

    Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

     

    EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

    Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and skill is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skill would be:

     

    Experience:

    One year of experience in the transportation of school children, or the completion of a school bus driver training program.

     

    Education:

    Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

     

    License and Certificate Requirement

    Possession of a valid Kentucky Motor Vehicle Operator's License;

    Possession of a School Bus Driver's Certificate issued by the state of Kentucky.

     

    Condition of Employment

    Insurability by the District's liability insurance carrier.

     

     

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Bus Driver
  • Bourbon County School District
  • Paris, KY FULL_TIME
  • QUALIFICATIONS: All drivers must have a Social Security Number, have written contract with the Board of Education, pass a check-driving test on a bus, have a High School Diploma or G.E.D., attend driv...
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Cdl bus driver
  • Greyhound - CDL Bus Drivers
  • Franklin, KY FULL_TIME
  • Greyhound is Now Hiring CDL Bus Drivers! Earn $50,000 - $70,000 / Year - Up To $10,000 Bonus Do you have a heart for people and passion for safety? Are you willing to work hard and get paid for your t...
  • 22 Days Ago

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Bus Driver Trainer 2021-2022 School Year
  • Jessamine County School District
  • Nicholasville, KY FULL_TIME
  • The requirements for becoming a bus driver trainer are: - A minimum of 2 years bus experience - Be recommended for training by their district Transportation Director - A valid CDL class A or B license...
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School Bus Driver
  • Greenup County Board of Education
  • Greenup, KY FULL_TIME
  • Bus Greenup County School District children to/from school.Class B CDL with P & S endorsement or the ability to obtain required.Applicants must:1. Complete online application2. Pass physical/TB Skin T...
  • 1 Day Ago

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School Bus Driver
  • First Student | First Transit
  • Edmonton, KY FULL_TIME
  • First for a reasonFirst Student is the largest school transportation provider in North America with more than a century of experience providing safe and reliable transportation. We work with 1,250 sch...
  • 1 Day Ago

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School Bus Drivers
  • Coastal Bus Line LLC
  • Hanahan, SC
  • Job Description Job Description AM & PM Drivers Needed for To-From School Daily Routes, and Field & Athletic Trips IMMED...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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School Bus Driver
  • GGC Bus Company
  • Meadville, PA
  • Job Description Job Description School Bus Drivers Servicing the Crawford Central School District and Penncrest School D...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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School Bus Driver
  • George Dapper, Inc.
  • Woodbridge, NJ
  • Job Description Job Description We Are Looking for Team Members! NOW HIRING School Bus Drivers & School Van Drivers Our ...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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School Bus Drivers
  • CREDITABLE EXPRESS,
  • Bellflower, CA
  • Job Description Job Description SCHOOL BUS CERTIFIED ONLY! We are currently seeking certified School Bus Drivers to join...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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School Bus Driver
  • Bookaschoolbus
  • Detroit, MI
  • **School Bus Driver** July 12, 2021| mari | * Posted 6 months ago **Student Transportation** Responsibilities Include: *...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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School Bus Driver
  • School District Services
  • Davenport, FL
  • Job Description Job Description Benefits/Perks Competitive Compensations Career Advancement Opportunities Flexible Sched...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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School Bus Driver
  • DATTCO
  • Smithfield, RI
  • DATTCO is expanding and looking to hire experienced school bus drivers for our new location in Smithfield, RI. Come find...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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School Bus Driver
  • Lonergans Charter Service Inc
  • Severn, MD
  • Job Description Job Description Located in Millersville, MD Apply now. We have full time and part time positions availab...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

Kentucky (/kənˈtʌki/ (listen) kən-TUK-ee), officially the Commonwealth of Kentucky, is a state located in the east south-central region of the United States. Although styled as the "State of Kentucky" in the law creating it, (because in Kentucky's first constitution, the name state was used) Kentucky is one of four U.S. states constituted as a commonwealth (the others being Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts). Originally a part of Virginia, in 1792 Kentucky became the 15th state to join the Union. Kentucky is the 37th most extensive and the 26th most populous of the 50 United States. Ke...
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Income Estimation for School Bus Driver jobs
$29,031 to $43,830

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