Bus Operator

West Virginia K-12 Jobs; East Meadows (WV); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia K-12 Jobs is seeking a Bus Operator to support Roane County Schools. The role requires adherence to a fixed schedule, routine maintenance, and regular inspections to ensure safe student transportation.

Responsibilities include driving curricular trips, completing needed repairs forms, and attending in-service trainings. The position follows state transportation regulations with a 200-day calendar and a regular 8:00 am to 4:00 pm shift.

Qualifications

• Must meet state standards.
• Be licensed as a chauffeur in West Virginia.
• Strong ability to show and use common sense.

Responsibilities

• Follow schedule for preventive maintenance as outlined by Transportation Supervisor.
• Bring buses to repair center for repairs, service and state inspections.
• Fill out work forms for needed repairs on their bus as soon as detected.
• Wash outside of buses as needed; sweep and dust after the last morning run; wash every two weeks or more.
• Check oil level and radiator fluids each morning and refuel as needed.
• Drive on a rotating basis for curricular trips during the school day.
• Attend in-service training and workdays as scheduled.
• Keep state and county records up to date and submit time sheets.
• Pass written, performance, and medical tests; complete first aid training as required by the state.
• Follow route schedule approved by the Transportation Supervisor.
• Follow handbook and West Virginia School Transportation regulations.
• Available for emergency school closings at any time during the day.
• Perform other duties as required by the Transportation Supervisor.

Skills

Common sense

Human relations

Chauffeur license WV

State standards

Job description

• Position Type: Bus Operator/Transportation/ Bus Operator
• Strong ability to show and use common sense.
• Excellent human relations skills.
• Meet state standards.
• Be licensed as a chauffeur in W. Va

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follow schedule set for preventative maintenance as outlined by Transportation Supervisor.
• Bring buses to repair center for repairs, service and state inspections.
• Required to fill out work forms for needed repairs on their bus as soon as detected.
• Wash outside of buses as needed. Sweep the floor and dust the seats immediately after the last morning run each day. A bus shall be washed every two weeks or more when in use.
• Check oil level in crankcase and fluid level in radiator each morning and refuel bus as needed.
• Operators will drive on a rotating basis for curricular trips during the school day.
• Bus operators will be paid at a rate set by the Roane County Board of Education for extra-curricular trips. These extra-curricular trips will use roster on rotating basis.
• Operators will attend all in-service training and workdays as scheduled.
• Operators will be aware and keep all state and county records up to date as well as time sheets.
• Operators will be able to pass all written, performance, and medical tests. Operators will also complete first aid training as required by the state.
• The operator will follow route schedule set up by the Transportation Supervisor and approved by the Board of Education.
• Operators will be responsible for all rules and regulations outlined in the handbook and West Virginia School Transportation regulations.
• Operators will be available for emergency school closing at any time during the day.

Perform other duties as required by the Transportation Supervisor.

Working Conditions:

Calendar - 200 Day

Regular Shift:

8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Supervision:

Director of Facilities and Transportation

IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR HAVE OTHER QUESTIONS, CALL THE PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT AT304.927.6400 Ext. 1120

DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED:

As required by Federal laws and regulations, the Roane County Board of Education does not discrimination the basis of sex, race, color, religion, disability or national origin in employment or in its educational programs and activities.