Bus Driver 5.5 hours

Kent Consortium; Fort Wright (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kenton County School District in Fort Wright, KY is seeking a Bus Driver to provide safe and reliable transportation for students, following district policies and traffic laws.

Requirements include a valid operator's license, a required physical examination, and a high school diploma or GED. Duties include pre-trip checks, maintaining order on the bus, and timely transportation of students.

Qualifications

• Valid operator's license.
• Must pass required physical examination.
• High School Diploma or GED as required by Kentucky law.
• Positive character references.

Responsibilities

• Obeys all traffic laws
• Observes all mandatory safety regulations for school buses
• Maintains discipline when students are on bus
• Reports undisciplined students to the proper authority
• Keeps assigned bus clean
• Keeps to assigned schedule
• Checks bus before each operation for mechanical defects
• Fuels bus
• Notifies the proper authority in case of mechanical failure or lateness
• Discharges students only at authorized stops
• Exercises responsible leadership when out-of-district school trips
• Transports only authorized students
• Reports all accidents and completes required reports
• Enforces regulations specified in Bus Drivers Manual as approved by the Board of Education
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Skills

Valid operator's license

Positive character references

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Kenton County School District

• Date Posted: 9/15/2026
• Location: Transportation
• Date Available: 09/21/2026
• Internal Transfer Deadline: September 20, 2026
• 5.5 HRS

TITLE: Bus Driver

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid operator's license
• Met required physical examination
• Positive character references
• High School Diploma or G.E.D. Certification or demonstrated progress towards obtaining as required by Kentucky law

REPORTS TO: Assistant Superintendent, Executive Director, or designee 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 program

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Obeys all traffic laws
• Observes all mandatory safety regulations for school buses
• Maintains discipline when students are on bus
• Reports undisciplined students to the proper authority
• Keeps assigned bus clean
• Keeps to assigned schedule
• Checks bus before each operation for mechanical defects
• Fuels bus
• Notifies the proper authority in case of mechanical failure or lateness
• Discharges students only at authorized stops
• Exercises responsible leadership when out-of-district school trips
• Transports only authorized students
• Reports all accidents and completes required reports
• Enforces regulations specified in Bus Drivers Manual as approved by the Board of Education
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Lift floor to table up to 50 pounds/lift table to chest up to 30 pounds/lift overhead up to 30 pounds
• Carry up to 30 pounds
• Climb up to 50 steps up/down
• Push/Pull up to 50 pounds

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Days per fiscal year: 181 Days
• Salary Schedule: BUSD on Classified Position Index
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

EVALUATION: Performance of the position will be evaluated annually by an Assistant Superintendent, Executive Director, or designee

Postings current as of 9/19/2026 9:10:15 AM CST.

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