Unassigned Bus Operator

Young World Physical Education; Bath (WV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan County Schools Transportation in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia is seeking a dedicated Bus Operator to support daily student transport on a fixed schedule. Immediate start with full-time employment and standard school calendar alignment.

The role requires adherence to state transportation regulations and district discipline policies, with responsibilities spanning safety checks, student handling, and incident reporting.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must meet WV Code 18-4-8c or hold an appropriate classification title.
• Ability to carry out responsibilities of the position.

Responsibilities

• Learn West Virginia Transportation Regulations for school bus operators.
• Post regulations and bus schedule in the bus.
• Pass required physical and driving tests.
• Perform daily pre-trip inspections.
• Prepare and maintain a student rider list.
• Discharge students only at designated stops unless approved.
• Allow unassigned riders only with principal or parent approval.
• Operate on a regular schedule and report delays.
• Keep self neat and clean.
• Ensure all children are loaded before leaving the school.
• Clean bus inside and out as directed.
• Do not extend body parts from bus windows.
• Practice emergency unloading at least twice yearly.
• Do not leave bus with motor running; set brakes when departing.
• Prohibit smoking on school buses at all times.
• Complete first aid course successfully.
• Ensure emergency equipment is on board and in good condition.
• Submit required reports on time.
• Follow Morgan County Discipline Policy.
• Be available for emergency closings.
• Report accidents or damage immediately to the supervisor.
• Report needed repairs to the mechanic.
• Follow railroad crossing procedures.
• Maintain positive work habits and work efficiently.
• Maintain and upgrade skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Unassigned Bus Operator

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Job Details

Job ID: 5887539
Application Deadline: Aug 21, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Re-Posted: Aug 17, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Description

POSITION TITLE: Bus Operator

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or GED.

Hold classification title in category of employment or meet the definition of the job title pursuant to WV Code 18-4-8c.

Possess the knowledge, skills and ability to successfully carry out responsibilities of the position.

REPORTS TO: School Bus Supervisor

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• 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. Passes the physical and driving tests required.
• 4. Performs pre-trip inspections daily.
• 5. Prepares and keeps a list of students riding the bus.
• 6. Discharges students only at designated stops unless permission is granted by the principal or a note of permission from the parent or guardian.
• 7. 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.
• 8. Runs on a regular schedule and reports to the principal or supervisor any reasons for delay.
• 9. Keeps person neat and clean.
• 10. Leaves school only after checking that all children are loaded.
• 11. Cleans thoroughly inside and outside of bus as directed by the transportation supervisor.
• 12. Does not allow students to extend any part of their body out of the bus windows.
• 13. Practices emergency unloading procedures at least twice per year.
• 14. Does not leave bus with motor running. Has brakes set any time when leaving the bus.
• 15. Prohibits smoking on school buses (includes adults) at all times.
• 16. Completes first aid course successfully.
• 17. Makes sure all emergency equipment, such as first aid kits, fire extinguishers, chains, flares, axe, etc are on bus and in good condition.
• 18. Completes all required reports on date requested.
• 19. Follows the Morgan County Discipline Policy.
• 20. Is available for emergency school closings.
• 21. Reports any accident or damage to bus immediately to the transportation supervisor.
• 22. Reports needed repairs to mechanic.
• 23. Follows railroad crossing procedures.
• 24. Maintains positive work habits.
• 25. Performs duties efficiently and productively.
• 26. Maintains and/or upgrades skills.
• 27. Performs other duties assigned by the transportation supervisor.

**An attempt will be made to secure parking for the bus at a secure location as close to the start of the run as possible. 8/8/88

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Jeromy Duelley , Asst. Superintendent
• Morgan County Schools
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]