8 Hour Bus Operator S27-106

id='p72587_47366'>8 Hour Bus Operator S27-106 JobID: 72587

Position Type:

Bus Operator/Transportation/Bus Operator

Date Posted:

8/26/2026

Location:

Wayne County Schools Transportation

County:

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Revised 8-8-24

WAYNE COUNTY SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: School Bus Operator

Reports To: Director of Transportation

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 Commercial Driver's License, Class B, Passenger and School Bus Endorsements

Passes the required physical examination

Has three years of experience as a licensed driver and be at least 21 years of age

Passes the Department of Motor Vehicles Driving Record Check

Passes the Drug/Alcohol Screening

Completes a minimum 40 hours of required classroom training and a minimum 12 hours of behind the wheel training.

Holds First Aid/CPR Certification

Holds a West Virginia School Bus Operator's Certificate

Minimum Physical requirements:

• Able to lift material or children up to 50 lbs. and 50-100 lbs. with assistance.
• Ability to stoop, reach, stand, walk, lift, pull and push.
• Ability to assist physically challenged children.
• Must have clarity of vision, precise hand-eye coordination.

Responsibilities: The School Bus Operator shall have the following responsibilities and duties:

• Obey all rules, regulations, and policies governing the transportation of pupils as approved by the Wayne County Board of Education, State Department of Education, State Department of Public Safety, and the Department of Motor Vehicles.
• To transport students on a school bus for curricular and extracurricular activities.
• To routinely conduct safety inspections of the bus.
• To maintain oil, fluid, gas, etc. necessary for the successful operation of the bus.
• To report and request needed repairs.
• To be familiar with assigned bus route and have a general knowledge of other bus routes.
• To maintain safety and discipline on bus runs and trips.
• To respond to emergency situations as requested and/or required.
• To report any road situation that presents a safety issue or may prevent the bus run from being completed.
• To perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Transportation and/or Supervisors.
• Must acknowledge and sign the Drug-Free Workplace Policy.

Work Habits: The School Bus Operator shall exhibit the following work habits:

• Maintains work habits that facilitate a positive work environment.
• Displays knowledge within assigned area(s) of responsibility.
• Maintains, completes and submits required reports, if applicable, in a timely fashion.
• Maintains and/or upgrades skills within area(s) of responsibility.
• Follows county rules and regulations.
• Performs duties efficiently and productively.
• Maintains a high quality of work.
• Displays behaviors that enhance the development of students.

Length of Employment: 205 Days

Salary: Pay Grade……D