Bus Operator d1 Bus #216 (S124) 200 Days

BUFFALO AREA; Winfield (WV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Putnam County Schools in Buffalo Area, West Virginia is seeking a qualified Bus Operator (S124) to transport students safely on designated routes. The position runs about 200 days with a full-time schedule and requires a valid CDL, passenger and airbrake endorsements.

You will perform pre-trip and post-trip duties, adhere to district policies, complete required training, and maintain a clean driving record.

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 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

• The School Bus Operator shall operate school buses and transportation vehicles as provided by the West Virginia Board of Education.
• Responsibilities and duties per Putnam County Schools Job Description Handbook.
• Location and length of route may vary depending on the number/location of students requiring transportation services.

Skills

3 years driver experience

DMV driving record check

Drug/Alcohol screening

40 hours classroom training

20 hours behind the wheel training

First Aid/CPR certification

West Virginia School Bus Operator’s CD

Education

High school diploma or GED or TASC

Job description

Bus Operator d1 Bus #216 (S124) 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: 5919029
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(S124)

Location:BuffaloArea

Classification:D1

Evaluated by:Director of Transportation

Salary Range:Microsoft Word - Service Personnel Annual 2024-25 (core-docs.s3.us-east-1.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 #216

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) – 5:50 - 7:30

Pull Out Time (PM) - 2:05 - 3:50

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