Bus Driver

As a Bus Driver for Woodford County Schools, you are the first and last friendly face our students see each day, playing a vital role in their journey toward success. In this position, you do more than navigate routes; you create a safe, welcoming environment where students feel secure and ready to learn from the moment they step onto the bus. By maintaining a positive atmosphere and ensuring every child—including those with special needs—is transported with care and dignity, you become a trusted mentor and a consistent anchor in their daily lives. If you are a safety-conscious professional who wants to make a meaningful impact on the well-being of our children and serve as a cornerstone of our school community, we invite you to join us in driving the next generation forward.

WOODFORD COUNTY SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Bus Driver

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Director of Transportation

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 
  Valid Kentucky commercial driver’s license
• Such additional health and age requirements as the board may require
• Pass health examination
• Have no immoral or criminal history
• Have the ability to work with other staff members and with children
• High School Diploma, G.E.D. Certificate

DUTIES:

• 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
• 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 in violation of 702 KAR 5:080
• 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 Administrative 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
• Fuel and clean exterior and interior of buses including picking up debris, sweeping and mopping floor, wiping upholstery and cleaning headlights
• 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
• To provide safe and efficient transportation so that students may enjoy the fullest possible advantage from the district’s education services
• Obey all traffic laws
• Will not discharge students at home or at school unless they are received by a responsible person
• Report discipline problems to Coordinator of Transportation
• Notify Coordinator of Transportation in case of mechanical failure or emergency
• Exercise responsible decision making
• Transport only authorized students
• Report all accidents and complete required reports
• Enforce regulations as set forth by school authorities
• Other duties as assigned by Coordinator of Transportation

APPROVED BY THE WOODFORD COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION MARCH 10, 1997