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652 Chamberlin Avenue Frankfort, KY 40601 (502) 695-6700	JOB TITLE	School Bus Driver
	REPORTS TO	Director of Transportation
	SALARY SCHEDULE/GRADE	Classified Salary Schedule Grade 119
	CONTRACTED DAYS AND/OR HOURS	182 X 8 182 X 6 182 X 5.5
	EXEMPT STATUS	Non Exempt
	JOB CLASS CODE	7941
	POSITION CLASSIFICATION	CLASSIFIED
	DATE APPROVED

BASIC FUNCTION

Assure the safe transportation of pupils 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 license

TERMS 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.