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Russell Independent Schools

Bus Driver (Full Time/2 Positions Available)

Russell Independent Schools, Russell

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TITLE: Bus Driver
REPORTS TO: Director/Asst. 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 activities.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Serve as a bus driver
  • Performs other job related duties as assigned by his/her immediate supervisor.
  • Obeys all traffic laws.
  • Observes all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
  • Maintains discipline of students on bus according to the method prescribed by the driver manual.
  • Reports undisciplined students to the proper authority.
  • Keeps assigned bus clean.
  • Keeps to assigned route and schedule.
  • Checks bus before each operation as required by pre-trip inspection.
  • Maintains proper level of fuel and fluids in bus.
  • Notifies the proper authority in case of mechanical failure or lateness.
  • Discharges students only as described in the Driver Manual.
  • Exercises responsible leadership when on out-of-district school trips.
  • Transports only authorized students.
  • Reports all accidents and completes required reports.
  • Enforces regulations specified in the School Bus Drivers Manual as approved by the State and Local Boards of Education.
  • Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Valid operator's License (CDL required).
  • S endorsement
  • Must pass all requirements of the State and Russell Independent Board of Education.
  • Positive character references.
  • Ability to work with other drivers and assist in their training.
  • Kentucky certified school bus driver trainer or willing to complete the course within one year.
  • Such other alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
  • Satisfactory completion of State mandated health examination.
EVALUATION:
  • Performance of this job will be evaluated by the Director of Transportation.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
  • Salary commensurate with the Russell Independent Schools Classified Salary Schedule.