Bus Driver

Duties And Responsibilities

• Operates the school bus in accordance with all laws, rules and regulations of the State Board of Education and the LaRue County Public Schools.
• Observes the schedule and routes provided by transportation services.
• Reports promptly to the area coordinator when unable to drive allowing adequate time for the assignment of a substitute driver.
• Successfully demonstrates acceptable student management techniques and follows established procedures for reporting student management concerns to building principals.
• Reports all accidents and/or injuries to assigned compound and transportation offices.
• SUBMITS REQUIRED REPORTS AND ATTENDS MEETINGS WHEN REQUIRED BY ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF.
• PERFORMS A MINIMUM OF FOUR (4) EMERGENCY BUS EVACUATION DRILLS ANNUALLY AT EACH SCHOOL UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE PRINCIPAL.
• COMPLETES APPROPRIATE FORM TO REPORT ALL VEHICLE SAFETY AND MECHANICAL CONCERNS.
• PURSUES EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION WITH PARENTS, STUDENTS, AND DISTRICT PERSONNEL.
• PERFORMS OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED BY THE AREA COORDINATOR.

Physical Demands

• Standing/Walking - Seldom
• Sitting - Seldom
• Handle/Finger/Feel - Occasional
• Reach/Push/Pull - Occasional
• Bend/Stoop/Crouch - Occasional
• Kneel/Crawl - Rare
• Climb/Balance - Rare
• Lift/Carry - Up to 10 lbs. - Frequent; Up to 20 lbs. - Occasional; Up to 50 lbs. - Rare; Up to 100 lbs. - Rare; Over to 100 lbs. - Rare