School Bus Operator: Safe Student Transport & Inspections

West Virginia K-12 Jobs; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mason County Schools is seeking a School Bus Operator to operate buses ranging from 15 to 92 passengers, safely transporting students to and from regularly scheduled locations. This role requires adherence to WV rules, pre/post trip inspections, and vigilant communication with staff and parents.

The position supports the Director of Transportation and involves performing routine maintenance tasks, paperwork, and potential overtime as needed to ensure reliable student transportation.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent, pursuant to WV Code §18A-2-5.
• Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code

Responsibilities

• Perform pre/post trip inspections
• Learn route, including pick up and drop off locations
• Safely use fire extinguisher
• Assist and supervise students with disabilities
• Communicate with students, parents, school officials and supervisors
• Mop and clean inside and outside the vehicle
• Complete proper paperwork
• Work overtime as needed
• Ability to sit for long periods of time
• Ability to tolerate ill children and clean up from student sickness accidents
• Walk from the operator’s seat to the rear of the bus.
• Open all emergency exits.
• Install snow chains on a bus.
• Raise the hood of a conventional school bus and check oil levels and antifreeze levels.
• Remove obstructions from wind shield and under wiper blades.
• Adjust all outside mirrors.
• Secure a wheelchair
• Perform all duties outlined in WV State Board of Education Policy 4336 which is available at http://wvde.state.wv.us/policies/p4336.doc

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Mason County Schools is seeking a School Bus Operator to operate buses ranging from 15 to 92 passengers, safely transporting students to and from regularly scheduled locations. This role requires adherence to WV rules, pre/post trip inspections, and vigilant communication with staff and parents.

The position supports the Director of Transportation and involves performing routine maintenance tasks, paperwork, and potential overtime as needed to ensure reliable student transportation.