Substitute Bus Driver

Pendleton County School District; Butler (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Pendleton County School District Transportation in Butler, Kentucky is seeking a Substitute Bus Driver to provide safe student transportation on designated routes, including the loading and unloading of students and assisting handicapped riders as needed. Responsibilities include daily inspections, timely departures/arrivals, and maintaining orderly conduct on the bus.

This is a part-time position requiring a valid Kentucky CDL with passenger endorsement and completion of required safety

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; one year of motor vehicle operation experience preferred.
• Valid Kentucky Commercial Class B driver's license with passenger endorsement; School Bus Certificate; driving record check required.
• Knowledge of pupil transportation safety rules and district policies.

Responsibilities

• Drive a school bus on designated routes according to time schedules and regulations.
• Load and unload students, including assisting handicapped students when necessary.
• Perform daily bus inspections and basic maintenance; report mechanical issues.
• Maintain student order and discipline on the bus per district procedures.
• Keep accurate records of routes, incidents, and student transport information.
• Participate in safety drills and maintain clean interior and exterior of the bus.

Skills

Safe driving practices

Defensive driving

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Two-way radio

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Substitute Bus Driver

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Job Details

Job ID: 5383066

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 20, 2025 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

CLASS TITLE: SCHOOL BUS DRIVER

JOB CLASS CODE: 7941

REPORTS TO: Executive Director of Pupil Personnel/Student Support Services or Designee

EXEMPT STATUS: Non-Exempt

Approved: November 16, 2020

BASIC FUNCTION:

Safely 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.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Drive 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 State following specified schedules; 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 which affect the safety of students.


• Report overcrowded conditions.


• Maintain bus in a safe operating condition 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 bus following District policies and procedures regarding disciplining of students and contact with 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 wheel chairs; assist in the loading and unloading of handicapped children as necessary.


• Observe applicable local, State and federal policies, procedures and guidelines.


• Maintain adequate and clean exterior and interior of buses including picking up debris, sweeping and mopping floor, wiping upholstery and cleaning headlights.


• Fuel bus.


• Maintain records concerning vehicle maintenance, miles driven and number of children transported and other related matters; prepare student conduct, incident and accident reports.


• Attend safety and preventive emergency meetings when required.


• Utilize two-way radio for bus to bus and bus to base communication.

• Perform first aid according to established guidelines and procedures.


• Attend the yearly 8-hour update training and other training as determined for bus drivers.


• Maintain regular attendance. It is an essential job function that all employees report to work.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Safe driving practices.


• Provisions of the State Motor Vehicle code and Kentucky Administration Regulations applicable to the operation of vehicles transporting students.


• First aid practices.


• Oral and written communication skills.


• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.


• Telephone/Two-way radio techniques and etiquette.


• The content located in the Pendleton County Schools Driver Handbook.

ABILITY TO:

• Operate a school bus over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, picking up and discharging students.


• Maintain order and discipline among students while driving a school bus.


• Maintain assigned vehicle in a clean and safe operating condition.


• Recognize equipment malfunctions and take appropriate action.


• Learn designated bus routes including stops and traffic hazards.


• Maintain routine records.


• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.


• Observe legal and defensive driving practices.


• Assist in loading and unloading handicapped children as necessary


• Meet schedules and time lines.


• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing


• Learn and apply safety procedures and regulations


• Work confidentially with discretion.


• Understand and follow oral and written directions.


• Work cooperatively with others.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work is performed with standing, sitting and/or walking


• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing


• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations


• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching


• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push, or pull heavy weights, up to approximately 100 pounds


• Requires activities involving being around moving machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, and exposure to dust, fumes and gases.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law and one year experience in the operation of a motor vehicle.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Valid Kentucky Commercial Class B driver's license, including passenger endorsement; School Bus Certificate; must pass driving record check.

Position Type: Part-Time