Mechanic/Bus Operator #416 JobID: 64174
Position Type:
Bus Operator/Transportation/Bus Mechanic
Date Posted:
5/20/2026
Location:
Lewis County Schools
Date Available:
06/01/2026
Closing Date:
05/27/2026
County:
Lewis County Schools Additional Information: Show/Hide
Posting Number: 416
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SERVICE VACANCY
Position: Mechanic/Bus Operator-Transportation Department
Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED
Valid WV driver's license, CDL with passenger and school bus endorsement or be willing to obtain endorsement
Pass state competency mechanic's test
Pass state performance test
Pass background check, employment drug screening (pre-and post-employment and random screening)
Satisfactory WV driving record check
Previous verifiable mechanical experience
Possess or willing to obtain motor vehicle inspector's license
Competent in the use of hand tools and related mechanical equipment, must furnish a reasonable amount of hand tools
Competent in acetylene or electric welding
Ability to communicate, read, write, follow instructions, and perform simple mathematical computations common to the trade
Demonstration of skills in using a computer diagnostic equipment
Demonstrate knowledge of all aspects of bus bodies and chassis including but not limited to electrical, heating, braking, suspension, electronic and air systems, etc.
Demonstrate success in performing a wide variety of tasks requiring an understanding of and proficiency in mechanical repair of busses, automobiles, trucks, and other equipment
Ability to develop and maintain an effective working relationship with others
Attend any required trainings
Additional Qualifications/Requirements:
Qualified and certified bus operator certification, as per State and County regulations
Will be required to operate a school bus and transport students as needed, per the Supervisor/Director or Superintendent
Schedule: Rotating on a weekly basis
Salary: As per §18A-4-8 and §18A-4-8a
Term: 245 days (prorated for the 2025-2026 school year)
Available: June 1, 2026
Interested Candidates Should Contact: Melissa Mace, Personnel Director
Lewis County Schools operates as an equal opportunity institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, gender, marital or family status, age, or disabling conditions in its activities, programs, or employment practices as required in Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. For information about your rights or grievance procedures, contact the county Title IX Coordinator, Carol Clay or Aaron Radcliff, Lewis County Schools, 239 Court Avenue, Weston, WV 26452, 304-269-8300.