Standby Bus Operator serving JCS

Standby Bus Operator serving JCS, 200 days

Jefferson County Schools BUS GARAGE – Kearneysville, West Virginia – Open in Google Maps

Job : 5568439
Final date to receive applications: Mar 11, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Mar 04, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

Posting Notes: On call to cover all school bus runs for JCS.

Hours: vary 5:30 am - 5:00 pm SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITH ADJUSTMENTS AND/OR ADDITIONS AS NEEDED.

Immediate Supervisor: Director of Transportation/ Transportation Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Employment Term: 200 days, pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-8; extended employment terms may be established by JCBOE

Pursuant to West Virginia Code, if a current JCS employee is selected as a finalist for this position, the employee is not eligible to transfer until the 2026–2027 school year.

Salary: Pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-8a, in accordance with Jefferson County Salary Scale, Pay Grade D commensurate with experience and education level

Evaluation: Performance in this position will be evaluated annually and in accordance with WV State Code §18A-2-12, WV State Board Policy 5314, and JCBOE's Guide to Performance Evaluation for Service Personnel

Job Summary:

A Bus Operator means a person employed to operate school buses and other school transportation vehicles as provided by the State Board. (Pursuant to WV §18A-4-8) A Bus Operator is responsible for the safe and timely transportation of students to their destinations by maintaining an orderly and disciplined bus environment.

Bus Operators perform duties in accordance with traffic regulations and county policies. They are required to maintain a clean and mechanically sound bus and conduct pre-trip inspections to ensure the safety of the vehicle and passengers. Bus Operators must also be able to communicate effectively with passengers, dispatch, and other drivers. This position requires a valid commercial driver's license (CDL) with passenger and school bus endorsement.

A Bus Operator should have a good driving record. A successful candidate for this position should be reliable, punctual, and have excellent customer service skills.

Jefferson County Schools is looking for skilled Bus Operators who will be responsible for operating buses or other school transportation vehicles, ranging from 15-passenger to 92-passenger, to pick up and drop off students and transporting passengers safely to their destinations. In this position, the successful candidate will be expected to maintain a clean and mechanically sound vehicle, follow traffic rules and regulations, and provide excellent customer service to passengers.

• Operate a bus safely and efficiently to transport passengers to various destinations
• Adhere to all traffic laws and regulations while driving
• Perform re/post trip inspections
• Learn route, including pick up and drop off locations
• Safely use fire extinguisher
• Assist and supervise students with disabilities
• Assist passengers with boarding and exiting the bus
• Walk from the operator's seat to the rear of the bus
• Maintain a clean and orderly bus interior
• Mop and clean inside and outside the vehicle
• Open all emergency exits
• Install snow chains on the bus
• Raise the hood of a conventional school bus and check oil levels and antifreeze levels
• Remove obstructions from the windshield and under wiper blades
• Adjust outside mirrors
• Secure a wheelchair
• Communicate with students, parents, school officials, supervisors, dispatch and other drivers as needed to coordinate routes and schedules
• Report any accidents, incidents, or mechanical problems to the appropriate authorities
• Complete proper paperwork
• Work overtime as needed
• Attend training sessions and meetings as required
• Maintain confidentiality
• Comply with JCS policies
• Perform all duties outlined in WV State Board of Education Policy 4336 which is available at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..doc

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must have at least 3 years of driving experience as a licensed operator of any vehicle
• Clean driving record with no accidents or violations
• Must obtain and maintain WV CDL license with passenger and school bus…