Bus Operator - After School Program; Gauley River Elementary

Bus Operator - After School Program (Gauley River Elementary)

• Position Type:
  Bus Operator/Transportation
• Date Posted: 7/10/2026
• Location:
  
  Nicholas County BOE Transportation/Maintenance

Daily rate of pay per Nicholas County Schools pay scale. Monday through Thursday 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm for the  school year. Paid for actual days worked.

Service

Director of Transportation

Evaluated annually by the building principal/immediate supervisor in accordance with WV State Code 18A-2-12, WV State Board Policy 5314 and NCBOE Policy 4220.

Bus Operator is a person employed to operate school buses and other school transportation vehicles as provided by the state board. Performance in this position will be evaluated annually by the building principal/immediate supervisor and in accordance with WV State Code, WV State Board Policy, and Nicholas County Board of Education Policy.

• As per West Virginia School Transportation Regulations
• Ability to perform the job duties and responsibilities of the position as contained in the Job Description
• Remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed drugs while in the workplace
• Maintain positive work habits
• Serve as role model for students

• Perform all duties outlined in West Virginia State Board of Education Policy 4336 and Nicholas County Board of Education Policies.
• Maintain positive work habits.
• Serve as a role model for students on conduct, ethics, and democratic values.
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Maintain a positive attitude and quality communication skills.
• Maintain a positive working environment and cooperate with students, peers, school personnel, parents, and community.
• Maintain regular attendance and comply with state and county policies and regulations.
• Perform duties efficiently and productively.
• Use proper body mechanics and lifting techniques to reduce risk of injury.
• Obtain and maintain a West Virginia CDL license with passenger and school bus endorsements.
• Successfully complete the West Virginia School Bus Safety program and pass requisite online certification and skills tests.
• Maintain valid CPR and First Aid certification.
• Pass a physical examination from a Medical Examiner and drug and alcohol screen.
• Perform pre/post inspections pursuant to WVDE Policy 4336.
• Perform safety evacuation drills pursuant to WVDE Policy 4336.
• Maintain accurate morning and evening route schedule and student rosters.
• Operate the bus safely and obey all laws.
• Safely use fire extinguisher.
• Assist and supervise students with disabilities.
• Assist ill students and clean up from student sickness accidents.
• Communicate with students, parents, school officials, and supervisors.
• Mop and clean inside and outside of vehicle.
• Complete required paperwork within prescribed timelines.
• Secure wheelchairs as needed.
• Install snow chains on vehicles as directed.
• Remove obstructions from windshield and wiper blades.
• Adjust all outside mirrors.
• Report mechanical malfunctions for repair immediately.
• Monitor and ensure fluid levels are within prescribed limits.
• Report mechanical problems in a professional manner using proper channels.
• Maintain and upgrade skills.

Perform all other duties and responsibilities as set forth in Nicholas County Board of Education Policy and as directed by immediate supervisor, building principal, Transportation Director, or Superintendent of schools.

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made. Duties include stooping, reaching overhead, standing, walking, lifting and moving at least 50 pounds (100 pounds on a special education bus) and other tasks. Vision requirements include distance, near, color, depth perception, and adjustment.

Work environment includes extreme temperatures, moderate to loud noise (60-90 dB). The operator may have exposure to lower and higher temperatures. Duties may involve heavy traffic, loading and unloading passengers, and stressful conditions.

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Per W. Va. Code.