SCHOOL BUS OPERATOR

West Virginia Department of Education
US - West Virginia - Charleston
January 18, 2025

Position Type:
Bus Operator/Transportation/Bus Operator

Date Posted:
1/17/2025

Location:
Bus Garage/Transportation

Date Available:
SY 2024-2025

Closing Date:
01/24/2025

County:
Mineral County Schools
Posting Number

25-305

Position

SCHOOL BUS OPERATOR #35-24
ROUTE: serving students attending Keyser Primary School, Keyser Middle School, and Keyser High School, covering but not limited to Rt. 220, West End of Keyser, Main St. , Water St. , Limestone Rd. , Hollywood Rd. , and North End of Keyser

Location

Bus Garage/Transportation

Qualifications

Hold or qualify for posted classification according to WV Code

Shift

NA

Employment Term

200 Days

Salary

Pay Grade D $27, 365 - $41,270 (based on 200 days) Based on current Salary Schedule, may vary depending on years of service experience verified by a West Virginia School System; plus any applicable supplements as per Mineral County School Salary Schedule

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST UPLOAD WITH THEIR APPLICATION A RESUME AND THREE LETTERS OF REFERENCE.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
POSITION:SCHOOL BUS OPERATORIMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR(S): Director of Support Services; Assistant Director of Support Services
FLSA/CONTRACT STATUS: Non-exempt
EMPLOYMENT TERM: Minimum 200 days annually, pursuant to WV Code §18-5-8, extended employment terms may be established by the Mineral County Board of Education.
SALARY: Pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-8a, in accordance with Mineral County Salary Scale, Pay Grade D, commensurate with experience and education level.
EVALUATION: Performance in this position will be evaluated annually by the Director of Support Services or the Assistant Director of Support Services/immediate supervisor and in accordance with WV State Code §18A-2-12, WV State Board Policy 5314 and Mineral County Board of Education Evaluation Policy.
JOB SUMMARY: Operates a school bus or other transportation vehicle to pick up and drop off students at regularly scheduled locations safely.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
(Pursuant to WV State Board of Education Policy 4336)

Performs pre/post trip inspections;
Learns route, including pick up and drop off locations;
Uses fire extinguisher safely;
Assists and supervises students with disabilities;
Communicates with students, parents, school officials and supervisors;
Mops and cleans inside and outside the vehicle;
Completes proper paperwork promptly and accurately;
Works overtime as needed;
Possess ability to sit for long periods of time;
Possess ability to tolerate ill children and clean up from student sickness accidents;
Walks from the operator's seat to the rear of the bus;
Opens all emergency exits;
Installs snow chains on a bus;
Raises the hood of a conventional school bus and checks oil levels and antifreeze levels;
Reports any accident or damage to the bus to the Assistant Director of Support Services immediately;
Reports promptly any unsafe road conditions;
Removes obstructions from windshield and under wiper blades;
Adjusts all outside mirrors;
Secures a wheelchair, if necessary;
Performs all duties outlined in WV State Board Policy 4336, which is available at /wvde. state. wvu. us/policies/p4336. doc ;
Maintains positive work habits;
Performs duties efficiently and productively;
Maintains and/or upgrades skills;
Promotes and maintains positive pupil-staff- community relations;
Adheres to Employee Code of Conduct as outlined in Mineral County School's Policy 4210; and
Performs duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor(s).

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School diploma or equivalent, pursuant to WV Code §18A-2-5;
Meet the definition of "Qualifications" in WV Code §18A-4-8b; demonstrated competency, pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-8e (state-approved competency test), as required;
Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code §18-5-15c and/or §18A-3-10, as appropriate;
Must have had at least three (3) years experience as a licensed operator of a motor vehicle;
Must hold a valid Commercial Driver's License. No applicant shall be considered who has an unsatisfactory traffic or criminal record;
Must be certified to operate a bus by the West Virginia Department of Education; and
Pass an annual physical examination from a medical examiner who meets all requirements and regulations set forth by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed drugs while in the workplace. Alcohol and controlled substance which affects employee productivity, safety or judgment in the workplace will not be tolerated.

"Bus Operator" means a person employed to operate school buses and other school transportation vehicles as provided by the State Board. (pursuant to WV §18A-4-8)

Must be at least 21 years of age;
Must have at least three years of driving experience as a licensed operator of any vehicle;
Must obtain and maintain WV CDL license with passenger and school bus endorsements;
Must successfully complete WV School Bus Safety Program and pass requisite online and skills tests;
Must be able to climb in and out of bus to check engine compartment;
Must maintain valid CPR and First Aid certification;
Must pass a physical examination from a Medical Examiner as defined by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration as well as drug and alcohol screen; and
Must meet all requirements outlined in WV State Board of Education Policy 4336, which is available at /wvde. state. wv. us/policies/p4336. doc

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stoop, reach overhead and shoulder height, stand, walk, lift, pull, push, grasp, talk, hear, see, use interior and exterior rear view mirrors, and use repetitive motions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift and/or move at least 50 pounds (100 pounds' minimum on a special education bus) of materials, children, etc. Specific vision abilities require.

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