Bus Operator d1 Bus #1409 (S118) 200 Days

POCA AREA; Winfield (WV); On-site; USD 20,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS in West Virginia is seeking a full-time Bus Operator (S118) for 200 days. The role involves operating school buses and other transportation vehicles on assigned itineraries, with pre- and post-trip procedures implemented daily.

Candidates must hold a Class B CDL with Passenger and Airbrake endorsements, WV School Bus Operator certificate, and complete required trainings and screenings. Benefits include PEIA, retirement, life insurance, and vision/dental coverage.

Qualifications

• Holds a high school diploma or GED or TASC.
• Holds a Commercial Driver’s License, Class B, Passenger and AirbrakeEndorsements.
• Passes the required physical examination.
• Has three years of experience as a licensed driver.
• Passes the Department of Motor Vehicles Driving Record Check.
• Passes the Drug/Alcohol Screening.
• Completes 40 hours of required classroom training and 20 hours of behind the wheel training.
• Holds First Aid/CPR Certification.
• Holds a West Virginia School Bus Operator’s Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Operate school buses and other school transportation vehicles as provided by the West Virginia Board of Education.
• Follow the district’s safety and transportation protocols to ensure passenger safety.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and cleaning as required.
• Maintain accurate transportation records and communicate with coordinators as needed.

Skills

High school diploma or GED

Three years driving experience

Clean driving record

First Aid/CPR Certification

Education

High school diploma or GED or TASC

Tools

Commercial Driver’s License Class B

Passenger Endorsement

Airbrake Endorsement

West Virginia School Bus Operator’s Certificate

Job description

Bus Operator d1 Bus #1409 (S118) 200 Days

Putnam County Schools WV POCA AREA - WINFIELD, West Virginia Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Putnam County Schools WV

Job Details

Job ID: 5966124

Application Deadline: Oct 28, 2026 4:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Oct 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

No person in the United States shall, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance. Derek Pauley, Title IX Coordinator, 77 Courthouse Drive, Winfield, WV 25213, [phone] ext 1109.

Position: Bus Operator(S118)

Location: PocaArea

Classification: D1

Evaluated by: Director of Transportation

Salary Range: Service_Salary_Schedule_2024_Annual.pdf (core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com) based on experience and education level per Putnam County Board of Education salary schedule plus a competitive benefits package to include: PEIA insurance, retirement, life insurance, and free vision and dental insurance.

Job Description: The School Bus Operator is responsible for operating school buses and other school transportation vehicles as provided by the West Virginia Board of Education.

Qualifications:

• Holds a high school diploma or GED or TASC
• Holds a Commercial Driver’s License, Class B, Passenger and AirbrakeEndorsements
• Passes the required physical examination
• Has three years of experience as a licensed driver
• Passes the Department of Motor Vehicles Driving Record Check
• Passes the Drug/Alcohol Screening
• Completes 40 hours of required classroom training and 20 hours of behind the wheel training.
• Holds First Aid/CPR Certification
• Holds a West Virginia School Bus Operator’s Certificate

Length of Employment:200 Days

Currently Bus #1409

Responsibilities: The School Bus Operator shall have the responsibilities and duties as outlined in The Putnam County Schools Job Description Handbook.

*Location And Length Of Route(S) May Vary Determined by Coordinator of Transportation Dependent Upon the number and/or location of students requiring transportation services.

Effective Employment Date:November 4, 2026

Daily Schedule: Pre-Trip – 15 Minutes prior to pullout time (AM only)

Currently - Pull Out Time (AM) – 6:20 am - 7:30 am

Pull Out Time (PM) – 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Post-Trip – 15 Minutes

Application Deadline : 4:00 pm on the closing date.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Transportation

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required