Bus Operator

Responsibilities

• Position Type:
  Bus Operator/Transportation/ Bus Operator
• Follow schedule set for preventative maintenance as outlined by Transportation Supervisor.
• Bring buses to repair center for repairs, service and state inspections.
• Required to fill out work forms for needed repairs on their bus as soon as detected.
• Wash outside of buses as needed. Sweep the floor and dust the seats immediately after the last morning run each day. A bus shall be washed every two weeks or more when in use.
• Check oil level in crankcase and fluid level in radiator each morning and refuel bus as needed.
• Operators will drive on a rotating basis for curricular trips during the school day.
• Bus operators will be paid at a rate set by the Roane County Board of Education for extra‑curricular trips. These extra‑curricular trips will use roster on rotating basis.
• Operators will attend all in‑service training and workdays as scheduled.
• Operators will be aware and keep all state and county records up to date as well as time sheets.
• Operators will be able to pass all written, performance, and medical tests. Operators will also complete first aid training as required by the state.
• The operator will follow route schedule set up by the Transportation Supervisor and approved by the Board of Education.
• Operators will be responsible for all rules and regulations outlined in the handbook and West Virginia School Transportation regulations.
• Operators will be available for emergency school closing at any time during the day.
• Perform other duties as required by the Transportation Supervisor.

• High School Graduate
• Very good physical condition.
• Strong ability to show and use common sense.