Bus Operator (S27-001-4)

West Virginia Department of Education; West Virginia; In loco; USD 32.000 - 52.000; Tempo pieno

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Gilmer County Board of Education in West Virginia seeks a Bus Operator to service routes including Rocky Fork and surrounding areas. The role covers remainder of the 2026-2027 school year with 200 days thereafter, operating on a rotational basis as needed.

You will ensure safety, perform pre-trip inspections, manage student rosters, and adhere to district policies. Applicants must hold WV bus operator certification and be available for emergency closings.

Competenze

• Familiarity with West Virginia Transportation Regulations for school bus operators.
• Post copies of Regulations and bus schedule in bus.
• Perform daily pre-trip inspections and maintain records.

Mansioni

• Operate school buses as needed on a rotational basis throughout the county.
• Discharge students only at designated stops unless authorized.
• Boarding by non-assigned students only with principal or parent permission.
• Follow regular schedule and report delays to principal or supervisor.
• Maintain professional appearance and wear uniform.
• Ensure all children are loaded before leaving the site.
• Clean bus interior and exterior as directed by supervisor.
• Prevent students from extending body parts out of windows.
• Practice emergency unloading procedures at least twice yearly.
• Ensure bus is not left with motor running; apply brake when leaving.
• Verify emergency equipment is present and in good condition.
• Complete all required reports on time.
• Adhere to Gilmer County Discipline Policy.
• Be available for emergency school closings.
• Report accidents or damages to transportation director immediately.
• Report needed repairs to mechanic.
• Follow railroad crossing procedures.
• Maintain positive work habits and productive performance.
• Maintain and upgrade skills; perform other duties as directed.
• Bus remains parked at assigned location during/after school hours.

Conoscenze

Bus Operator Certification

Safety Awareness

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• Position Type:
  Bus Operator/Transportation/ Bus Operator
• Date Posted:
  10/27/2026
• Location:
  Gilmer County Board Of Education Central Office

Position

Bus Operator, Rocky Fork, Sand Fork Area to include Right Fork Ellis, Main Ellis, Joes Run, Sand Fork Road and VanHorn Drive.

Employment Term

Remainder of the 2026-2027 School year, 200 days thereafter.

Description

Personnel employed to operate school buses as needed on a rotational basis throughout the county.

Job Summary:

• 1. Becomes thoroughly familiar with the contents of the West Virginia Transportation Regulations for school bus operators.
• 2. Posts in the bus a copy of the Regulations for Pupils Transported in School Buses and a copy of the bus schedule.
• 3. Performs pre-trip inspections daily.
• 4. Prepares and keeps a list of students riding the bus.
• 5. Discharges students only at designated stops unless permission is granted by the principal or a note of permission from the parent or guardian.
• 6. Allows students who are not assigned to his/her bus to board only if permission has been granted by the principal or by a note of request from the parent or guardian.
• 7. Runs on a regular schedule and reports to the principal or supervisor any reasons for delay.
• 8. Maintains professional appearance and wears uniform.
• 9. Leaves school only after checking that all children are loaded.
• 10. Cleans thoroughly inside and outside of bus as directed by the transportation supervisor.
• 11. Does not allow students to extend any part of their body out of the bus windows.
• 12. Practices emergency unloading procedures at least twice per year.
• 13. Does not leave bus with motor running. Has brake set any time when leaving the bus.
• 14. Makes sure all emergency equipment, such as first aid kits, fire extinguishers, chains, flares, axe, etc are on bus and in good condition.
• 15. Completes all required reports on date requested.
• 16. Follows the Gilmer County Discipline Policy.
• 17. Must be available for emergency school closings.
• 18. Reports any accident or damage to bus immediately to the transportation director.
• 19. Reports needed repairs to mechanic.
• 20. Follows railroad crossing procedures.
• 21. Maintains positive work habits.
• 22. Performs duties efficiently and productively.
• 23. Maintains and/or upgrades skills.
• 24. Performs other duties assigned by the transportation director.
• 25. Bus will remain parked at assigned location during and after school hours.

Qualifications:

• Hold certification as a bus operator as required by WV Transportation Regulations
• Possess the knowledge, skills and ability to successfully carry out responsibilities of the position.

Gilmer County accepts applications/bid sheets electronically. Please direct any questions about the posting to the Office of the Superintendent.
Applicants who have been dismissed or who have had their contracts non-renewed for cause by another school district are not eligible for consideration;
applicants who have recent unsatisfactory evaluations are not to be considered eligible for consideration; applicants who demonstrate unsatisfactory
interview performance are not eligible for consideration; and, applicants who receive unfavorable reference recommendations will not be eligible for
consideration.

As required by federal law and regulations, the Gilmer County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, marital status, disability, age and national origin in employment and in the administration of any of its education programs or activities. Inquiries may be referred to Title IX Coordinator, Gilmer County Board of Education, 454 Vanhorn Drive.Glenville, WV 26351, phone [phone]; to the Elimination of Sex Discrimination Program Coordinator 304-558-7864; or the US Department of Education's Director of the Office of Civil Rights 215-596-6795.

Salary based on experience and education level per state salary schedule plus competitive benefits package equal to approximately 35% of direct compensation.

Postings current as of 10/29/2026 11:41:07 AM CST.