Bus Driver

Montgomery County Schools; Mount Sterling (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery County Schools seeks qualified Bus Drivers to operate school buses on designated routes, ensuring safe transportation for students to and from school, events and trips.

The role requires a valid CDL with passenger endorsement, a school bus certificate, a clean driving record, and physical fitness. Starting as full-time with pay per hour and the potential for additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• CDL with passenger endorsement and school bus certificate required.
• Satisfactory driving record.
• Must meet Physical Performance Requirements.
• Additional qualifications as the Superintendent or Board may find appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Operate a school bus on designated routes according to schedules and laws.
• Pickup and discharge students at stops under various weather conditions.
• Perform daily inspections and basic vehicle maintenance.
• Maintain order and discipline among students following district policies.
• Assist loading/unloading of handicapped students as needed and ensure safety.

Skills

Safe driving

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CDL with passenger endorsement and school bus certificate

Job description

Bus Driver - Multiple Positions Available

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Job Details

Job ID: 5896031
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 20, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

CLASS TITLE:BUS DRIVER

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High School diploma or equivalent

2. Must have a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with passenger endorsement and school bus certificate, and a satisfactory driving record.

3. Must be certified as a bus driver.

4. Must meet Physical Performance Requirements.

5. Such additional qualifications as the Superintendent or Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS:Director of Transportation/Assistant Transportation Director

SUPERVISES:Not Applicable

JOB GOAL: To provide safe and efficient transportation so students may enjoy the fullest possible advantage from the school district’s curriculum and extracurricular program.

BASIC FUNCTION: 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 operator maintenance of vehicle; assist in the loading and unloading of physically and mentally handicapped students as necessary.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drives 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 District and State; transports students to and from school, special events, and field trips.
• Picks up and discharges students, under varying weather conditions, at established bus stops; reports incidents which affect the safety of students.
• Maintains bus in a safe operating condition through prescribed daily vehicle inspections and driver maintenance including cleaning windows, mirrors, and bus interior and exterior; checks and maintains fuel, oil and water levels, check brakes, brake lights, and doors; reports mechanical defects and malfunctions to appropriate personnel.
• Maintains 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; interacts with parents regarding questions, concerns, and disputes.
• Performs emergency bus evacuation drills as required by Kentucky Administration Regulations.
• Transports physically handicapped and mentally handicapped children to and from designated locations; lifts and secures wheel chairs; assists in the loading and unloading of handicapped children as necessary.
• Observes applicable local, state, and federal policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Maintains records concerning vehicle maintenance, miles driven, number of children transported, and other related matters; prepares student conduct, incident, and accident reports.
• Attends First aid safety, preventive emergency, discipline hearings, meetings, and all designated inservice days as contracted.
• Supervises the seating of the pupils on the bus and ensures that the seating capability of the bus is utilized; notifies the route Supervisor immediately if the bus is overloaded after following this procedure.
• Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Director of Transportation, Assistant Transportation Director, or the Superintendent.

TERM OF SERVICE:Salary and workdays/jobs to be established by the Board.

EVALUATION:Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of ClassifiedPersonnel.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $18.30 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.

Contact Information

• Steve Calvert , Director of Transportation
• Transportation
• Email: [e-mail]