Bus Driver

Applitrack; Brownsville (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Edmonson County Public Schools in Brownsville, KY seeks a dedicated Bus Driver to transport students on assigned routes, follow schedules, and maintain a safe, clean vehicle.

You will perform daily inspections, handle loading and unloading of students, including handicapped riders when needed, and communicate with school officials and families to ensure safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required by Kentucky law.
• One year experience operating a motor vehicle.
• Valid Kentucky CDL Class B with P&S endorsement; School Bus Certificate; pass driving record check.
• Annual CDL physical required.
• Working knowledge of computers.
• Demonstrated people skills for team environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate a school bus on designated routes according to time schedules and laws related to pupil transportation.
• Transport students to and from school, events and field trips.
• Pick up and discharge students at bus stops under varying weather conditions.
• Maintain safe operating condition through daily inspections and cleaning of bus interior.
• Report incidents affecting student safety and maintain records of maintenance and ridership.
• Interact with parents regarding questions, concerns and disputes.

Skills

Computer skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Kentucky CDL Class B with P&S endorsement

School Bus Certificate

CDL physical

Job description

EDMONSON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLASSIFIED JOB DESCRIPTION

BUS DRIVER

TITLE: BUS DRIVER

PRIMARY SUPERVISOR: SUPERVISOR OF MAINTENANCE & TRANSPORTATION

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Shall have a working knowledge of computers.
• Shall have demonstrated people skills to indicate ability to function in a team oriented environment.
• Shall have a high school diploma or GED Certificate as required by Kentucky law.
• Shall have one years experience in the operation of a motor vehicle.
• Shall hold a valid Kentucky Commercial Class B driver's license, including P&S endorsement; School Bus Certificate; and must pass driving record check.
• Shall pass annual CDL physical.

JOB GOAL:

To operate a school bus over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, picking up and discharging students; provide safe and efficient transportation for District students to and from school, special events and field trips; perform daily inspections and operate maintenance of vehicle; assist
in the loading and unloading of physically and mentally handicapped students as necessary.

GENERAL DUTIESand PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Shall determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
• Shall present a positive image of the school to parents, and convey to them the school's genuine concern with the education, growth and development of each student.
• Shall seek to establish friendly and cooperative partnerships between home and school.
• Shall work to develop a positive public relationship between the school district and the community.
• Shall carry out assignments in a timely manner without undue checking.
• Shall react positively to directives.
• Shall have a willingness to cooperate with the superintendent, district administrators, principals and staff.
• Shall maintain the confidentiality, both verbally and in written form, of each student's educational records.
• Shall strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Shall take necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Shall adhere to School Board of Education Policies and Procedures.

SPECIFIC DUTIES and PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Shall drive a school bus over designated routes in accordance with specified time schedules and in accordance with regulations and laws related to pupil transportation in the State following specified schedules.
• Shall transport students to and from school, special events and field trips.
• Shall pick up and discharge students, under varying weather conditions, at established bus stops.
• Shall report incidents which affect the safety of students.
• Shall maintain bus in a safe operating condition through prescribed daily vehicle inspections and driver maintenance including cleaning windows, mirrors and bus interior.
• Shall check and maintain fuel, oil and water levels.
• Shall check brakes, brake lights and doors.
• Shall report mechanical defects and malfunction to appropriate personnel.
• Shall maintain order and discipline among students on bus following District policies and procedures regarding disciplining of students and contact with school officials, parents and the public.
• Shall interact with parents regarding questions, concerns and disputes.
• Shall perform emergency bus evacuation drills as required by Kentucky Administration Regulations.
• Shall transport physically handicapped and mentally handicapped children to and from designated locations.
• Shall lift and secure wheel chairs.
• Shall assist in the loading and unloading of handicapped children as necessary.
• Shall observe applicable local, State and federal policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Shall fuel and clean exterior and interior of buses including picking up debris, sweeping and mopping floor, wiping upholstery and cleaning headlights.
• Shall maintain records concerning vehicle maintenance, miles driven and number of children transported and other related matters.
• Shall prepare student conduct, incident and accident reports.
• Shall attend safety and preventive emergency meetings when required.
• Shall utilize two-way radio for bus to bus and bus to base communication.
• Shall perform first aid according to established guidelines and procedures.
• Shall perform any other duties related to the position as assigned by the supervisor.

Postings current as of 10/8/2026 11:45:58 PM CST.