Bus Driver

U-46 Community Partnership; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

School District U-46 is seeking a Bus Driver to provide safe transportation for students while maintaining high standards of vehicle maintenance and safety. This is a 10-month position with duties emphasizing adherence to laws, safety checks, and on-time scheduling.

Ideal candidates have a valid driver's license, a clean driving record, and bilingual Spanish/English skills preferred. Applicants should be at least 21 with a high school diploma or equivalent, and prior customer service experience

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Bilingual - Spanish/English (written/verbal) preferred.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Driving experience on narrow streets, congested neighborhoods, and busy highways in all weather conditions.
• Previous experience interacting with children.
• Customer service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obey all traffic laws and observe all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
• Maintain appropriate driver license and endorsements as required by all state and federal regulations.
• Maintain student discipline and report violations to the appropriate authorities.
• Ensure at least one-half (1/2) full fuel tank prior to parking the bus.
• Responsible for cleanliness of the assigned bus.
• Adhere to the assigned schedule.
• Inspect the bus before each operation for mechanical failure, complete necessary reports, and notify proper authority of mechanical failure.
• Transport only authorized students; discharge students at authorized stops only.
• Inspect the inside of the bus following each run and prior to exiting the bus for sleeping children and/or forgotten articles.
• Must report all accidents/incidents and complete the required paperwork.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Safety-conscious driving

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Valid driver's license

Clean driving record

Job description

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Openings as of 9/22/2026

School Bus Driver JobID: 45582

• Position Type: Transportation/ Bus Driver
• Date Posted: 6/3/2026
• Location: Transportation
• Date Available: ASAP

Position / Title

Bus Driver

Bargaining Unit

DUTU

Department/Location

Transportation

Calendar Days: 192 Reports To: Route Manager

JD Revision Date: 05/12/2023 Supervises: None

Function / Position Summary

To provide the safest mode of transportation for the students of School District U-46 through the highest level of maintenance and repair standards.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Obey all traffic laws and observe all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
• Maintain appropriate driver license and endorsements as required by all state and federal regulations.
• Maintain student discipline and report violations to the appropriate authorities.
• Ensure at least one-half (1/2) full fuel tank prior to parking the bus.
• Responsible for cleanliness of the assigned bus.
• Adhere to the assigned schedule.
• Inspect the bus before each operation for mechanical failure, complete necessary reports, and notify proper authority of mechanical failure.
• Transport only authorized students; discharge students at authorized stops only.
• Inspect the inside of the bus following each run and prior to exiting the bus for sleeping children and/or forgotten articles.
• Must report all accidents/incidents and complete the required paperwork.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

• Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Bilingual - Spanish/English (written/verbal) preferred.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience / Knowledge

• Driving experience on narrow streets, congested neighborhoods, and busy highways in all weather conditions.
• Previous experience interacting with children.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit and drive a vehicle approximately as required.
• Ability to safely and quickly evacuate all types of school buses used by U-46
• Ability to bend, kneel, and lift up to 30 lbs. with proper technique during the course of the normal work day.

Terms of Employment

• This is a 10 - month position.
• Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education and set forth in the collective bargaining agreement.

Postings current as of 9/22/2026 1:42:36 AM CST.

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