Bus Operator 244 at Berkeley County Schools

Position Title:Bus OperatorDepartment: TransportationReports To: Director of TransportationResponsibility: All qualifications as set forth in the West Virginia School Transportation RegulationsPayscale: Payscale D with years of expierence (minimum $28490-maximum $42440) plus any college hoursplus competitive benefits package equal to approximately 35% of direct compensation.Start Date: January 5 2026SUMMARY:A vacancy exists for a bus operator for the Transportation Department for bus #244 working approximately 5:30 am - 9:00 am & approximately 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm (subject to change).This bus run consists of transporting students to and from these schools: Martinsburg South MiddleMartinsburg High Rosemont Elementary and Orchard View Intermediate.The route is subject to change with additions and/or adjustments as necessary. This bus will serve as a transfer bus as needed.Qualifications are included on the attached job description. Employees regular and substitutes who have never held the classification of bus operator will be required to meet all county and state mandated bus operators regulations.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.Other duties may be assigned.Perform pre/post trip inspectionsLearn route including pick up and drop off locationsSafely use fire extinguisherAssist and supervise students with disabilitiesCommunicate with students parents school officials and supervisorsMop and clean inside and outside the vehicleComplete proper paperworkWork overtime as neededAbility to sit for long periods of timeAbility to tolerate ill children and clean up from student sickness accidentsWalk from the operators seat to the rear of the busOpen all emergency exitsInstall snow chains on a busRaise the hood of a conventional school bus and check oil levels and antifreeze levelsRemove obstructions from wind shield and under wiper bladesAdjust all outside mirrorsSecure a wheelchairComplete monthly reports accurately and on timeConduct a rules and regulations orientation each year on each regular bus runBring bus to garage for regularly scheduled maintenancePerform all duties outlined in WV State Board of Education Policy 4336 which is available at RESPONSIBILITIES:Supervises students.QUALIFICATIONS:High school diploma or general education degree (GED) pursuant to WV Code 18A-2-5; Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV codec; 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 Operatormeans 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 ageMust have at least three years of driving experience as a licensed operator of any vehicleMust obtain and maintain WV CDL license with passenger and school bus endorsementsMust successfully complete WV School Bus Safety Program and pass requisite online and skills testsMust be able to climb in and out of bus to check engine compartmentMust maintain valid CPR and First Aide CertificationMust pass a physical examination form a Medical Examiner as defined by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration as well as drug and alcohol screenMust meet all requirements outlined in WV State Board of Education Policy 4336 which is available at SKILLS: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.REASONING ABILITY:Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detail but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:Ability to work with emotionally physically and/or mentally impaired students. Ability to maintain composure under stressful conditions. Ability to develop effective working relationships with students staff and the school community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies. Understanding of confidentiality and commitment to abide by confidentiality regulations.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:physical demands described here 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 pull push grasp talk hear see use interior and exterior rear view mirrors and use repetitive motions. While performing the duties of this job the employee mayfrequently lift and/or move at least 50 pounds (100 pounds minimum on a special education bus)of materials children etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision such as to read road signs and detect road hazards near vision such as to monitor instruments as well as student passengers the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff members. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds such as adaptive equipment and supplies. The employee must frequently push/pull up to 90 pounds such as grocery carts filled with supplies or student wheel chairs. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand walk and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit to use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects tools or controls; climb or balance; and stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to bend at the trunk more than the average person. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and peripheral vision. The employee needs to be able to tell where a sound is coming from and hear in a noisy environment.WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. This job requires exposure to extreme temperatures from below freezing to occasionally 80F during warmer months. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud (60-90 dB). Bus operators usually have a five day work week that is considered split-shift meaning the first run can begin early in the morning (4:45 am) to late afternoon (56:30 pm)with time off in-between.Hours are dictated by the schedule they run. A bus operator can anticipate slippery floor surfaces from passengers loading and unloading. A Bus Operator runs through heavy traffic while dealing with passengers. The job can be more stressful and fatiguing than physically strenuous.EVALUATION:Job performance is evaluated in accordance to district guidelines by the supervisor.The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.Berkeley County Schools is bound by statute to recommend the most qualified applicants for position order to determine those qualifications as set forth by the West Virginia Code we require all applicants to fill out an application which includes references and in many instances participate in interviews. Failure to provide references negative references and failing to participate in requested interviews may impact negatively a candidates qualifications.Applicants who have been dismissed or have had their contracts non-renewed for cause are not eligible for consideration. Applicants who receive unfavorable reference recommendations will not be eligible for consideration. Applicants must complete the entire application and provide all documents required. Failure to complete the application and provide requested items will result in the application not being considered. Key Skills Load & Unload,School Bus Driving,Employee Evaluation,Communication skills,Interviewing,Paratransit,Van Driver,Bus Driving,Commercial Driving,Driving,Human Resources,Motor Coach Experience Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1