Substitute Bus Operators

NEW SUBSTITUTE BUS OPERATORS

Berkeley County Schools (WV) Transportation Department - Martinsburg, West Virginia Open in Google Maps

Job : 5484376

Final date to receive applications: Aug 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Aug 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Title:

Bus Operator

Pay Grade: D($156.10 daily rate)

Department:
Transportation

Reports To:

Director of Transportation

Responsibility:
All qualifications as set forth in the “West Virginia School Transportation Regulations”

Operate a school bus or other school transportation vehicle to pick up and drop off students at regularly scheduled locations safely.

Other duties may be assigned.

• Perform pre/post trip inspections
• Learn route, including pick up and drop off locations
• Safely use fire extinguisher
• Assist and supervise students with disabilities
• Communicate with students, parents, school officials and supervisors
• Mop and clean inside and outside the vehicle
• Complete proper paperwork
• Work overtime as needed
• Ability to sit for long periods of time
• Ability to tolerate ill children and clean up from student sickness accidents
• Walk from the operator’s seat to the rear of the bus
• Open all emergency exits
• Install snow chains on a bus
• Raise the hood of a conventional school bus and check oil levels and antifreeze levels
• Remove obstructions from wind shield and under wiper blades
• Adjust all outside mirrors
• Secure a wheelchair
• Complete monthly reports accurately and on time
• Conduct a rules and regulations orientation each year on each regular bus run
• Bring bus to garage for regularly scheduled maintenance
• 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

Supervises students.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED), pursuant to WV Code §18A-2-5;
Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV code §18-5-15c;
Meet the definition of “Qualifications” in WV Code §18A-4-8b; demonstrated competency, pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-8e (state approved competency test) as required. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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)

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must have at least three years of driving experience as a licensed operator of any vehicle
• Must obtain and maintain WV CDL license with passenger and school bus endorsements
• Must successfully complete WV School Bus Safety Program and pass requisite online and skills tests
• Must be able to climb in and out of bus to check engine compartment
• Must maintain valid CPR and First Aide Certification
• Must pass a physical examination form a Medical Examiner as defined by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration as well as drug and alcohol screen
• Must meet all requirements outlined in WV State Board of Education Policy 4336 which is available at .doc

Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to staff, parents, students and administrators.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detail but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal…