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