What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bus Driver 5.5 hours position at Kenton County School District?
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Days per fiscal year: 181 Days
- Salary Schedule: BUSD on Classified Position Index
- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
JobID: 7012
Position Type:
Transportation/Itinerant Bus Driver
Transportation/Itinerant Bus Driver
Date Posted:
4/13/2026
4/13/2026
Location:
Transportation-Twenhofel
Transportation-Twenhofel
Date Available:
07/01/2026
07/01/2026
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Until Filled
Internal Transfer Deadline: April 18, 2026
5.5 Hr
TITLE: Bus Driver
QUALIFICATIONS:
QUALIFICATIONS:
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:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
EVALUATION:
Performance of the position will be evaluated annually by an Assistant Superintendent, Executive Director, or designee