MIDDAY Bus Operator
About The Position
A vacancy exists for a mid day bus operator for the Transportation Department to pick up students for the Cosmetology program at 11:40 am Monday - Friday from Spring Mills High School and drop off at the cosmetology building on Queen Street, Martinsburg at 12:00 pm. Must be able to complete run without altering full time assigned run. Should there be a two hour delay the time, Transportation will adjust times. Driver should arrive 5-10 minutes early prior to pickup. 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.
Requirements
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV code §18-5-15c
- 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
- At least 21 years of age
- At least three years of driving experience as a licensed operator of any vehicle
- Obtain and maintain WV CDL license with passenger and school bus endorsements
- Successfully complete WV School Bus Safety Program and pass requisite online and skills tests
- Able to climb in and out of bus to check engine compartment
- Maintain valid CPR and First Aide Certification
- Pass a physical examination form a Medical Examiner as defined by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration as well as drug and alcohol screen
- Meet all requirements outlined in WV State Board of Education Policy 4336
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Years of experience working in a WV School System
Responsibilities
- 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
- Work overtime as needed
- Ability to sit for long periods of time
- Ability to tolerate 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
- Adjust all outside mirrors
- Secure a wheelchair
- Complete monthly reports accurately and on time
- Conduct a rules and regulations orientation each year on each regular bus run
- Bring bus to garage for regularly scheduled maintenance
- Perform all duties outlined in WV State Board of Education Policy 4336
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
