What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bus Driver (#7726) position at West Virginia Department of Education?
- POSITION: Bus Driver (#7726)
- Beginning pickups in Crummets Run area to Rt. 21, then south to County Line, turn around going north on Rt. 21 to Brushy Fork and on to Brandywine Elementary School, then to Pendleton County Middle/High School and Franklin Elementary School, if needed.
- TOTAL COMPENSATION: Salary based on experience and education level per CBOE salary schedule plus competitive benefits package equal to approximately 35% of direct compensation. Please use the following link for further details Benefits and Salaries | Pendleton County Schools.
- QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Holds a valid bus operators' certificate.
- Pass an annual medical examination.
- Holds a first aid certificate.
- Applicants who have had unsatisfactory evaluations in the past year will not 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 additional, minimum requirements for applicants not currently employed: applicants who have been dismissed or who have had their contracts non-renewed for cause by another school district are not eligible for consideration; the ability to perform the job duties and responsibilities of the position as contained in the job description, with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Ability to pass a criminal background check.
- IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Director of Transportation
- DUTIES: Operates the school bus daily in a safe and efficient manner.
- WORK HOURS: As assigned and determined by the Director of Transportation
- RESPONSIBILITIES: The bus operator shall be responsible for maintaining positive work habits, performing duties efficiently and productively, maintaining and/or upgrading skills; maintaining personal qualities appropriate for assigned job.
- PERFORMANCE STANDARDS: The following performance standards and indicators further define job responsibilities of a bus operator:
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Work Habits:
- Maintains an accurate morning and evening time schedule.
- Prepares the bus for inspection by the state inspector.
- Has regular attendance.
- Submits required reports and records promptly and accurately.
- Is prompt in reporting mechanical defects for repair.
- Performs pre-trip inspection.
- Operates the bus in a safe and efficient manner and obeys all laws.
- Performance:
- Understands and complies with West Virginia Department of Education and Pendleton County Board of Education pupil transportation policies and regulations.
- Provides a safe environment for students on the bus through good student control and discipline.
- Fosters a climate which permits effective communications with parents and students.
- Sweeps and cleans the bus on a daily basis or more often if needed.
- Reports any accident or damage to the bus immediately.
- Training and Experience:
- Upgrades driving skills through county in-service programs.
- Participates in school bus rodeo sponsored by county, area, or region.
- Personal Qualities:
- Maintains a neat and acceptable appearance.
- Projects a positive general attitude.
- Takes pride in the care of the bus.
- Is dependable in the duties of a bus operator.
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Work Habits:
JobID: 39096
Position Type:
Bus Operator/Transportation/Bus Operator
Bus Operator/Transportation/Bus Operator
Date Posted:
3/27/2025
3/27/2025
Location:
Pendleton County Schools Central Office
Pendleton County Schools Central Office
Date Available:
25-26 School Year
25-26 School Year
Closing Date:
04/02/2025
04/02/2025
County:
Pendleton County Schools
Pendleton County Schools
PENDLETON COUNTY SCHOOLS
BUS DRIVER
JOB DESCRIPTION
BUS DRIVER
JOB DESCRIPTION
