School Bus Operator Route CB1 (formerly P. Nicholson) S27-001-33
West Virginia K-12 Jobs, Romney, WV, United States
Position
Job Title:
School Bus Operator Route CB1 (formerly P. Nicholson) S27-001-33, JobID: 62669
Position Type:
Bus Operator/Transportation
Immediate Supervisor:
Supervisor of Transportation
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Term:
Minimum 200 days annually; extended days may be established by HCBOE
Salary
Pay Grade:
D, commensurate with experience and education level; plus competitive benefits package equal approximately 35% of direct compensation, pursuant to WV Code§18A-4-8a and Hampshire County Salary Schedule.
Evaluation
Performance will be evaluated by the Transportation Supervisor and in accordance with WV State Code§132, WV State Board Policy 5314, and HCBOE Evaluation Policy for Service Personnel.
Job Summary
Operate a school bus or other school transportation vehicle, ranging in size from 15‑passenger to 90‑passenger, to pick up and drop off students at regularly scheduled locations.
Performance 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
Ability to sit for long periods of time
Ability to care for ill children and clean up from student sickness accidents
Walk from the operator’s seat to the rear of the bus
Install snow chains on a bus
Raise the hood of a conventional school bus and check oil and antifreeze levels
Remove obstructions from windshield and under wiper blades
Secure a wheelchair, fasten safety harnesses, and other equipment as necessary
Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent; criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code§14-5-15c; meet the definition of "Qualifications" in WV Code§18A-4-8b; demonstrate competency pursuant to WV Code§18A-4-8e as required.
Must be at least 21 years of age
Must have at least three years of driving experience as a licensed operator of any vehicle
Must obtain and maintain WV CDL license with passenger and school bus endorsement
Must successfully complete WV School Bus Safety Program and pass requisite online and skills test
Must be able to climb in and out of bus to check engine compartment
Must maintain valid CPR, First Aid certification, and EpiPen training
Must pass a physical examination from a Medical Examiner as defined by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration as well as drug and alcohol screenings
Dress is appropriate and conforms to safety standards
Physical Demands
Frequent stooping, reaching overhead and shoulder height, standing, walking, lifting, grasping, writing, talking, hearing, seeing, and using interior and exterior rear view mirrors. Frequent lifting of at least 50 pounds, or 100 pounds vertically on a special education bus. Vision required for reading handwritten or typed material and adjusting focus. Must handle multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and staff.
Work Environment
Exposure to extreme temperatures from below freezing to occasionally 100°F during warmer months. Noise level moderate to loud (60–90 dB). Five‑day workweek considered a split‑shift; first run typical early morning to late afternoon with time off in between. Hours dictated by run schedule. Bus operator may encounter slippery floors, heavy traffic, and stressful, fatiguing conditions.
The job description is provided for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by this position. Additional duties may be assigned by the Superintendent or designee.
The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non‑prescribed drugs while in the workplace. Alcohol or controlled substances that affect productivity, safety, or judgment will not be tolerated.
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Job Title:
School Bus Operator Route CB1 (formerly P. Nicholson) S27-001-33, JobID: 62669
Position Type:
Bus Operator/Transportation
Immediate Supervisor:
Supervisor of Transportation
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Term:
Minimum 200 days annually; extended days may be established by HCBOE
Salary
Pay Grade:
D, commensurate with experience and education level; plus competitive benefits package equal approximately 35% of direct compensation, pursuant to WV Code§18A-4-8a and Hampshire County Salary Schedule.
Evaluation
Performance will be evaluated by the Transportation Supervisor and in accordance with WV State Code§132, WV State Board Policy 5314, and HCBOE Evaluation Policy for Service Personnel.
Job Summary
Operate a school bus or other school transportation vehicle, ranging in size from 15‑passenger to 90‑passenger, to pick up and drop off students at regularly scheduled locations.
Performance 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
Ability to sit for long periods of time
Ability to care for ill children and clean up from student sickness accidents
Walk from the operator’s seat to the rear of the bus
Install snow chains on a bus
Raise the hood of a conventional school bus and check oil and antifreeze levels
Remove obstructions from windshield and under wiper blades
Secure a wheelchair, fasten safety harnesses, and other equipment as necessary
Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent; criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code§14-5-15c; meet the definition of "Qualifications" in WV Code§18A-4-8b; demonstrate competency pursuant to WV Code§18A-4-8e as required.
Must be at least 21 years of age
Must have at least three years of driving experience as a licensed operator of any vehicle
Must obtain and maintain WV CDL license with passenger and school bus endorsement
Must successfully complete WV School Bus Safety Program and pass requisite online and skills test
Must be able to climb in and out of bus to check engine compartment
Must maintain valid CPR, First Aid certification, and EpiPen training
Must pass a physical examination from a Medical Examiner as defined by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration as well as drug and alcohol screenings
Dress is appropriate and conforms to safety standards
Physical Demands
Frequent stooping, reaching overhead and shoulder height, standing, walking, lifting, grasping, writing, talking, hearing, seeing, and using interior and exterior rear view mirrors. Frequent lifting of at least 50 pounds, or 100 pounds vertically on a special education bus. Vision required for reading handwritten or typed material and adjusting focus. Must handle multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and staff.
Work Environment
Exposure to extreme temperatures from below freezing to occasionally 100°F during warmer months. Noise level moderate to loud (60–90 dB). Five‑day workweek considered a split‑shift; first run typical early morning to late afternoon with time off in between. Hours dictated by run schedule. Bus operator may encounter slippery floors, heavy traffic, and stressful, fatiguing conditions.
The job description is provided for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by this position. Additional duties may be assigned by the Superintendent or designee.
The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non‑prescribed drugs while in the workplace. Alcohol or controlled substances that affect productivity, safety, or judgment will not be tolerated.
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