Job Details
Bus Operator
2026-02-06 West Virginia Department of Education Charleston,WVPosition Type:
Bus Operator/Transportation/Bus Operator
Date Posted:
2/3/2026
Location:
Gilmer County Board Of Education Central Office
Date Available:
immediately upon hire
Closing Date:
02/16/2026
County:
Gilmer County Schools Position: Bus Operator, Rosedale Area, Shock area, Aunt Minney's Farm area and Rt 33 to include Grass Run
Employment Term: Remainder of the 2025-2026 School year, 200 days thereafter
Description: Personnel employed to operate school buses as needed on a rotational basis throughout the county.
Job Summary: PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Becomes thoroughly familiar with the contents of the West Virginia Transportation Regulations for school bus operators.
2. Posts in the bus a copy of the Regulations for Pupils Transported in School Buses and a copy of the bus schedule.
3. Performs pre-trip inspections daily.
4. Prepares and keeps a list of students riding the bus.
5. Discharges students only at designated stops unless permission is granted by the principal or a note of permission from the parent or guardian.
6. Allows students who are not assigned to his/her bus to board only if permission has been granted by the principal or by a note of request from the parent or guardian.
7. Runs on a regular schedule and reports to the principal or supervisor any reasons for delay.
8. Maintains professional appearance and wears uniform.
9. Leaves school only after checking that all children are loaded.
10. Cleans thoroughly inside and outside of bus as directed by the transportation supervisor.
11. Does not allow students to extend any part of their body out of the bus windows.
12. Practices emergency unloading procedures at least twice per year.
13. Does not leave bus with motor running. Has brake set any time when leaving the bus.
14. Makes sure all emergency equipment, such as first aid kits, fire extinguishers, chains, flares, axe, etc are on bus and in good condition.
15. Completes all required reports on date requested.
16. Follows the Gilmer County Discipline Policy.
17. Must be available for emergency school closings.
18. Reports any accident or damage to bus immediately to the transportation director.
19. Reports needed repairs to mechanic.
20. Follows railroad crossing procedures.
21. Maintains positive work habits.
22. Performs duties efficiently and productively.
23. Maintains and/or upgrades skills.
24. Performs other duties assigned by the transportation director.
25. Bus will remain parked at assigned location during and after school hours.
Qualifications:
- High School Graduate or GED
- Hold certification as a bus operator as required by WV Transportation Regulations
- Possess the knowledge, skills and ability to successfully carry out responsibilities of the position.
Applicants who have been dismissed or who have had their contracts non-renewed for cause by another school district are not eligible for consideration;
applicants who have recent unsatisfactory evaluations are not to be considered eligible for consideration; applicants who demonstrate unsatisfactory
interview performance are not eligible for consideration; and, applicants who receive unfavorable reference recommendations will not be eligible for
consideration.
As required by federal law and regulations, the Gilmer County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, marital status, disability,
age and national origin in employment and in the administration of any of its education programs or activities. Inquiries may be referred to Title IX Coordinator,
Gilmer County Board of Education, 454 Vanhorn Drive.Glenville, WV 26351, phone 304-###-####; to the Elimination of Sex Discrimination Program Coordinator
304-###-####; or the US Department of Education's Director of the Office of Civil Rights 215-###-####.
Salary based on experience and education level per state salary schedule plus competitive benefits package equal to approximately 35% of direct compensation.
State salary scale can be found at: