Bus Driver Rt. 33 EVES (5.5 hrs/day; 181 days/year)
- Daviess County School District
- Owensboro, Kentucky
- Full Time
Bus Driver Rt. 33 EVES (5.5 hrs/day; 181 days/year)
Daviess County School District
Transportation - Owensboro, Kentucky
Job Details
Job ID:5309759
Application Deadline:Aug 04, 2025 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted:Jul 29, 2025
Starting Date:Immediately
Job Description
JOB DETAILS
Job Class Description: BUS DRIVER
Class Code: 7941
Job Title: BUS DRIVER
Supervisory Responsibilities: NONE
Position Type: FULL-TIME
FLSA Classification: NON-EXEMPT
Reports To: TRANSPORTATION AREA COORDINATOR
*Location: TRANSPORTATION
Compensation:
Commensurate with salary range on the DCPS Salary Schedule for class code 7941
Hours Per Day: Varies based on assigned route(s)
Contracted Days: 181 days/year
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
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.
Has successfully completed all training and tests required by state and local boards, and has one-year experience in the operation of a motor vehicle.
Demonstrates competent language skills.
Has demonstrated ability to work with children.
Valid Kentucky commercial Class B driver's license (CDL), including passenger and school bus endorsements must be obtained prior to driving a bus without a trainer.
Must be at least 21 years of age
Knowledge of:
Provisions of the State Motor Vehicle code and Kentucky Administration Regulations applicable to the operation of vehicles transporting students
First aid practices
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
Basic computer skills including use of mouse and keyboard to navigate computer, e-mail, and websites
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Summary:
Transport students to and from school and on special trips, while operating a school bus in a safe and timely manner.
The driver is responsible to the Principal(s) for time schedules and pupil discipline and responsible to the Transportation Manager for safety, vehicle maintenance and policy procedures. The following are required of the driver.
Essential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities:
Operate the bus over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, picking up and discharging students in a prompt and efficient manner.
Safely operate the school bus under all varying weather conditions and observe legal and defensive driving practices.
Properly supervise passengers on the bus in accordance with transportation regulations, and with pupil personnel code of conduct while maintaining order and discipline.
Assist in loading and unloading handicapped children as necessary.
Take proper care of the bus and see that it is maintained in clean and safe operation condition.
Conduct routine required inspections and maintain routine records
Recognize equipment malfunctions and take appropriate action.
Attend safety meetings and workshops as determined by the Director of Transportation.
Meet the training requirement set forth in State and district regulations.
Meet those responsibilities as set forth in the Board's Handbook for School Bus Drivers, State Board of Education regulations, applicable statutory laws, and directives of the Superintendent of Director of Transportation.
Learn, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures related to the position.
Demonstrate a consistent and positive behavior toward students and patrons in order to foster positive public relations.
Maintain confidentiality of all students.
Understand and follow oral and written directions.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Demonstrate loyalty and dedication to the goals and purposes of the Daviess County Public Schools.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Location, duties, responsibilities may be altered to meet the needs of the district.
Successful completion of post-offer, pre-employment screenings are required as a contingency of employment.
*Contracts are with the district of Daviess County Public Schools-not with individual locations. Location assignments are subject to change.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
1. Support employee with year-to-year contract
2. Participates in Kentucky Retirement System (KRS)
Position Type:Full-Time
Job Requirements
Contact Information
Traci Weedman , Secretary to Transportation
Transportation
Phone: ...
Email: ...
Map
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Daviess County School District
Transportation - Owensboro, Kentucky
Job Details
Job ID:5309759
Application Deadline:Aug 04, 2025 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted:Jul 29, 2025
Starting Date:Immediately
Job Description
JOB DETAILS
Job Class Description: BUS DRIVER
Class Code: 7941
Job Title: BUS DRIVER
Supervisory Responsibilities: NONE
Position Type: FULL-TIME
FLSA Classification: NON-EXEMPT
Reports To: TRANSPORTATION AREA COORDINATOR
*Location: TRANSPORTATION
Compensation:
Commensurate with salary range on the DCPS Salary Schedule for class code 7941
Hours Per Day: Varies based on assigned route(s)
Contracted Days: 181 days/year
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
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.
Has successfully completed all training and tests required by state and local boards, and has one-year experience in the operation of a motor vehicle.
Demonstrates competent language skills.
Has demonstrated ability to work with children.
Valid Kentucky commercial Class B driver's license (CDL), including passenger and school bus endorsements must be obtained prior to driving a bus without a trainer.
Must be at least 21 years of age
Knowledge of:
Provisions of the State Motor Vehicle code and Kentucky Administration Regulations applicable to the operation of vehicles transporting students
First aid practices
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
Basic computer skills including use of mouse and keyboard to navigate computer, e-mail, and websites
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Summary:
Transport students to and from school and on special trips, while operating a school bus in a safe and timely manner.
The driver is responsible to the Principal(s) for time schedules and pupil discipline and responsible to the Transportation Manager for safety, vehicle maintenance and policy procedures. The following are required of the driver.
Essential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities:
Operate the bus over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, picking up and discharging students in a prompt and efficient manner.
Safely operate the school bus under all varying weather conditions and observe legal and defensive driving practices.
Properly supervise passengers on the bus in accordance with transportation regulations, and with pupil personnel code of conduct while maintaining order and discipline.
Assist in loading and unloading handicapped children as necessary.
Take proper care of the bus and see that it is maintained in clean and safe operation condition.
Conduct routine required inspections and maintain routine records
Recognize equipment malfunctions and take appropriate action.
Attend safety meetings and workshops as determined by the Director of Transportation.
Meet the training requirement set forth in State and district regulations.
Meet those responsibilities as set forth in the Board's Handbook for School Bus Drivers, State Board of Education regulations, applicable statutory laws, and directives of the Superintendent of Director of Transportation.
Learn, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures related to the position.
Demonstrate a consistent and positive behavior toward students and patrons in order to foster positive public relations.
Maintain confidentiality of all students.
Understand and follow oral and written directions.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Demonstrate loyalty and dedication to the goals and purposes of the Daviess County Public Schools.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Location, duties, responsibilities may be altered to meet the needs of the district.
Successful completion of post-offer, pre-employment screenings are required as a contingency of employment.
*Contracts are with the district of Daviess County Public Schools-not with individual locations. Location assignments are subject to change.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
1. Support employee with year-to-year contract
2. Participates in Kentucky Retirement System (KRS)
Position Type:Full-Time
Job Requirements
Contact Information
Traci Weedman , Secretary to Transportation
Transportation
Phone: ...
Email: ...
Map
The content you submit, offer, contribute, attach, post, or display (each a Submission) will be viewed by other users of the service who may or may not be accurately representing who they are or who they represent. Do not include any sensitive data in your submissions. Any submission or any use or reliance on any content or materials posted via the service or obtained by you through the use of the service is at your own risk. Sensitive data for purposes of this section means social security or other government-issued identification numbers, medical or health information, account security information, individual financial account information, credit/debit/gift or other payment card information, account passwords, individual credit and income information or any other sensitive personal data as defined under applicable laws.
Job ID: 487290402
Originally Posted on: 7/29/2025
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