Bus Operator d1 Bus #202 (S134) 200 Days

BUFFALO AREA; Winfield (WV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PEIA insurance

Retirement

Life insurance

Free vision and dental insurance

Job summary

Putnam County Schools in Buffalo Area, WV, invites applications for a Bus Operator (S134) with a 200-day schedule. Position involves operating school buses per WV DOE guidelines, maintaining safety, and delivering reliable student transportation.

Qualifications include a HS diploma or GED, WV Bus Operator Certificate, CDL Class B with Passenger and Airbrake endorsements, and 3 years driving experience. Training and benefits are provided according to the district schedule.

Qualifications

• Holds a high school diploma or GED or TASC
• Holds a Commercial Driver's License, Class B, Passenger and Airbrake Endorsements
• Passes the required physical examination
• Has three years of experience as a licensed driver
• Passes the DMV 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 transportation vehicles as provided by the WV Board of Education
• Adhere to daily schedule including pre-trip, pull-out and post-trip routines
• Maintain safety and compliance with DMV checks and district policies
• Assist in maintaining records and reports as required by the Transportation Director
• Support coordinated transportation for students and routes as assigned

Skills

Three years of driving experience

DMV Driving Record Check

Drug/Alcohol Screening

First Aid/CPR Certification

West Virginia School Bus Operator's CD

Education

High school diploma or GED or TASC

WV School Bus Operator's Certificate

Job description

Bus Operator d1 Bus #202 (S134) 200 Days

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

This job is also posted in Putnam County Schools WV

Job Details

Job ID: 5918925

Application Deadline: Sep 16, 2026 4:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Sep 10, 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(S134)

Location: BuffaloArea

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 #202

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:09/22/2026

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

Currently - Pull Out Time (AM) – 6:45 am - 7:30 am

Pull Out Time (PM) – 2:50 pm - 4:45 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

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