Substitute Bus Operator

id='p68272_47372'>Substitute Bus Operator JobID: 68272

Position Type:

Bus Operator/Transportation/Substitute Bus Operator

Date Posted:

7/10/2026

Location:

Wirt County Board of Education

Closing Date:

08/07/2026

County:

Wirt County Schools Additional Information: Show/Hide

PRINCIPALS/DIRECTORS WILL POST IN OFFICE AREAS UPON RECEIPT

The Wirt County Board of Education announces the following vacancy for the 2026-27 School Year:

Substitute Bus Drivers

Works a.m. and p.m. shift, hours dictated by route.

Reports To: Transportation Supervisor; Evaluated by Transportation Director

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Becomes thoroughly familiar with the contents of the West Virginia Transportation Regulations for school bus operators.
• Posts in the bus a copy of the Regulations for Pupils Transported in School Buses and a copy of the bus schedule.
• Performs pre-trip inspections daily.
• Prepares and keeps a list of students riding the bus.
• Discharges students only at designated stops unless permission is granted by the principal or a note of permission from the parent or guardian.
• 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.
• Runs on a regular schedule and reports to the principal or supervisor any reasons for delay.
• Maintains professional appearance
• Leaves school only after checking that all children are loaded.
• Cleans thoroughly inside and outside of bus as directed by the transportation supervisor.
• Does not allow students to extend any part of their body out of the bus windows.
• Practices emergency unloading procedures at least twice per year.
• Does not leave bus with motor running. Sets brake any time when leaving the bus.
• Makes sure all emergency equipment, such as first aid kits, fire extinguishers, chains, flares, axe, etc. are on bus and in good condition.
• Completes all required reports on date requested.
• Follows the Wirt County Discipline Policy.
• Must be available for emergency school closings.
• Reports any accident or damage to bus immediately to the transportation director.
• Reports needed repairs to mechanic.
• Follows railroad crossing procedures.
• Maintains positive work habits.
• Performs duties efficiently and productively.
• Maintains and/or upgrades skills.
• Performs other duties assigned by the transportation supervisor or director.
• Bus will remain parked at assigned location during and after school hour.

Qualifications:

• Must be 21 years of age
• High School Graduate or GED
• Clean Driving Record
• Must be able/willing to obtain CDL License (CDL is not required to apply for this position)
• Must complete unpaid training classes
• Must pass school bus driver physical
• Must pass test with state school bus examiner
• Hold certification as a bus operator as required by WV Transportation Regulations
• Possess the knowledge, skills and ability to successfully carry out responsibilities of the position

Salary: Based on Wirt County Salary Scale, job classification and years of service

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: August 7, 2026, at 11:59 PM

(Consideration for this position is in compliance with WV Code; classification definitions.)

PROCESS FOR APPLICATION: Go to Wirt County Schools Website and submit an on-line application