Bus Driver 5.5 hours

Kenton-County-School-District; Independence (KY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenton County School District is seeking a Bus Driver to provide safe, reliable transportation for students on a regular 181-day schedule. The role requires a valid operator's license, successful physical examination, and a high school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities include maintaining bus cleanliness, following routes and safety regulations, and reporting incidents to the Director of Transportation.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid operator's license and pass a physical examination.
• Positive character references required.
• High School Diploma or GED or demonstrated progress toward Kentucky requirements.

Responsibilities

• Obeys all traffic laws and safety regulations.
• Maintains discipline on the bus.
• Transports students to and from authorized stops.
• Reports incidents and completes required reports.
• Keeps assigned bus clean and adheres to schedule.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Valid operator's license

Meets required physical examination

Positive character references

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Kenton County School District

• Date Posted: 10/29/2026
• Date Available: 11/04/2026
• Internal Transfer Deadline: November 3, 2026
• 5.5 hrs
• This vacancy was created by a long term leave. There is the possibility that, upon return of the individual from leave, your assigned driving route may not continue and you may be reassigned to a comparable route.

TITLE: Bus Driver

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid operator's license
• Meets 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
• Must be able to assist passengers when needed

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 11/2/2026 9:53:12 PM CST.

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