Fleming County Schools

Job Description

Updated February 2024

Class Code: 7941

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title:          Bus Driver

Responsible To:       Director of Transportation/Transportation Manager

Basic Function:        Assure the safe transportation of pupils to and from school.

Performance Responsibilities:

1. Drive the specific route as assigned by the Director of Transportation.
2. Adhere to the time schedule as set forth by the Principal of the school which he/she serves.
3. Maintain safe discipline and report any pupil misconduct to the school Principal.
4. Report to the bus garage for any needed repairs to his/her bus.
5. Make routine maintenance and safety checks on his/her bus each morning and afternoon (walk around inspection).
6. Report all accidents to the proper authorities the day of the accident.
7. Keep a daily trip ticket showing miles driven and amounts of fuel and oil used.
8. Clean his/her bus each day as required in order to keep it in good condition.
9. Complete and return all paperwork requested by the transportation office on time.
10. Keep 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.
11. Complete a work sheet on his/her bus for maintenance purposes.
12. Perform other related duties as assigned by the 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 and must have Bus Driver Trainer 

             Certification.
             Should have some knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions
             associated with bus driving.

Licenses and Other Requirements:

Must have a valid CDL

Terms of Employment:

     Salary and work year to be established by the Board of Education

Evaluation:

Employee performance will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of board policy for classified personnel.