Special Education Bus Operator, Midday Bus Run, Serving Swimming to SU, Charles Town Middle School

Special Education Bus Operator, Midday Bus Run, Serving Swimming to SU, Charles Town Middle School

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

• Job : 5539338
• Final date to receive applications: Feb 23, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
• Posted: Feb 16, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: To Be Determined

A Bus Operator means a person employed to operate school buses and other school transportation vehicles as provided by the State Board. 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 must maintain a clean and mechanically sound bus and conduct pre‑trip inspections to ensure safety.

They must also 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 will 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 vehicle, ranging from 15‑passenger to 92‑passenger, to pick up and drop off students and transport passengers safely to their destinations. 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 pickup 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 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

• 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 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 Aid certification
• Must pass a physical examination from a Medical Examiner as defined by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and a drug and alcohol screen
• Ability to sit for long periods of time
• Ability to tolerate ill children and clean up from students’ sickness accidents
• Ability to pass a drug and alcohol test
• Excellent driving skills and knowledge of traffic laws and regulations
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Good physical health and ability to lift heavy objects
• Ability to remain calm and focused in stressful situations
• Good problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Must meet all requirements outlined in WV State Board of Education Policy 4336

Must pass training and WV state competency test for Bus Operators.

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