Morgan County Schools Bus Driver

Morgan County Schools; West Liberty (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan County Schools is seeking a school bus driver to operate a bus on designated routes, adhering to time schedules and state pupil transportation laws. Responsibilities include safe loading and unloading of students and ensuring vehicle readiness.

The role requires maintaining discipline, reporting safety concerns, and assisting in transporting physically or mentally handicapped students as needed. Immediate start date noted in the posting.

Responsibilities

• Drive a school bus on designated routes according to time schedules and pupil transport regulations.
• Pick up and discharge students at stops under varying weather conditions; report safety incidents.
• Maintain bus safety with daily inspections and basic maintenance; monitor fuel, oil, and water levels; report defects.
• Maintain order and discipline on the bus following district policies; communicate with parents and school officials as needed.
• Conduct emergency evacuation drills as required by Kentucky regulations.
• Assist in loading and unloading of physically/mentally handicapped students; lift and secure wheelchairs as necessary.

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Class Code: 7941

Operate a school bus over designated routes following 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 vehicles; assist in the loading and unloading of physically and mentally handicapped students as necessary.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Drive a school bus over designated routes following specified time schedules and following regulations and laws related to pupil transportation in the State following established programs; transport students to and from school, special events, and field trips.
• Pick up and discharge students, under varying weather conditions, at established bus stops; report incidents that affect the safety of students.
• Maintain the bus safely operating through prescribed daily vehicle inspections and driver maintenance, including cleaning windows, mirrors, and bus interior; check and maintain fuel, oil, and water levels; check brakes, brake lights, and doors; report mechanical defects and malfunctions to appropriate personnel.
• Maintain order and discipline among students on the bus, follow district policies and procedures regarding disciplining students, contact school officials, parents, and the public; interact with parents regarding questions, concerns, and disputes.
• Perform emergency bus evacuation drills as required by Kentucky Administration Regulations.
• Transport physically handicapped and mentally handicapped children to and from designated locations; lift and secure wheelchairs; assist in the loading and unloading of disabled