Substitute School Bus Operator S27-001-49

Substitute School Bus Operator S27-001-49 (Job ) Position Details

• Position Type:
  Bus Operator/Transportation/ Bus Operator
• Date Posted: 5/19/2026
• Location:
  
  Transportation - Hampshire County
• Closing Date: 05/26/2026
• County:
  Hampshire County Schools

Supervisor of Transportation

Non-Exempt

Term:
Minimum 200 days annually pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-8; extended employment days may be established by HCBOE.

Pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-8a, in accordance with Hampshire County Salary Schedule, Pay Grade D; commensurate with experience and education level plus competitive benefits package equal to approximately 35% of direct compensation.

Performance evaluated by the Transportation Supervisor and in accordance with WV State Code §18A-2-12, WV State Board Policy 5314, and HCBOE Evaluation Policy for Service Personnel.

Operate a school bus or other school transportation vehicle, ranging in size from 15-passenger to 90-passenger, to pick up and drop off students at regularly scheduled locations.

• 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.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to care for 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.
• Secure a wheelchair, fasten safety harnesses, and other equipment as necessary.
• Perform all duties outlined in WV State Board Policy 4336 which is available at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..doc

• High School diploma or equivalent, 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.
• Demonstrate competency pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-8e as required.
• 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 endorsement.
• Must successfully complete WV School Bus Safety Program and pass requisite online and skills test.
• Must be able to climb in and out of bus to check engine compartment.
• Must maintain valid CPR, First Aid certification, and Epi Pen training.
• Must pass a physical examination from a Medical Examiner as defined by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration as well as drug and alcohol screenings.
• Must meet all requirements outlined in WV State Board of Education Policy 4336.
• Dress is appropriate and conforms to safety standards.

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stoop, reach overhead and shoulder height, stand, walk, lift, grasp, write, talk, hear, see, use interior and exterior rear view mirrors, and use repetitive motions.

The employee may frequently lift and/or move at least 50 pounds, and up to 100 pounds vertically for a Special Education bus. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to…