Bus Driver - 484

About the Employer

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. High School Diploma Or General Education Degree (GED), Pursuant To WV Code 18a-2-5; 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. 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 Operator Means A Person Employed To Operate School Buses And Other School Transportation Vehicles As Provided By The State Board (Pursuant To WV 18a-4-8).

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 80°F+ 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 (5:30 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.

Responsibility

All qualifications as set forth in the West Virginia School Transportation Regulations.

Payscale

Payscale D with years of experience (minimum $31,220-maximum $43,700) plus any college hours plus competitive benefits package equal to approximately 35% of direct compensation.

Filling Service Personnel Vacancies

Consider Applicants In This Order Regularly Employed Service Personnel Who Hold A Classification Title Within The Classification Category Of The Vacancy Service Personnel Who Have Held A Classification Title Within The Classification Category Of The Vacancy Whose Employment Has Been Discontinued In Accordance With This Section Regularly Employed Service Personnel Who Do Not Hold A Classification Title Within The Classification Category Of The Vacancy Service Personnel Who Have Not Held A Classification Title Within The Classification Category Of The Vacancy And Whose Employment Has Been Discontinued In Accordance With This Section Substitute Service Personnel Who Hold A Classification Title Within The Classification Category Of The Vacancy Substitute Service Personnel Who Do Not Hold A Classification Title Within The Classification Category Of The Vacancy New Service Personnel

For Each Candidate Consider Each Of The Following

Seniority Qualifications Evaluation Of Past Service

Essential Duties And Responsibilities.

Other Duties May Be Assigned.

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 Which Is Available At http://wvde.state.wv.us/policies/p4336.doc

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises Students.

Must Be At Least 21 Years Of Age

Must Have At Least Three Years Of Driving Experience As A Licensed Operator Of Any Vehicle Must Obtain And Maintain WV CDL License With Passenger And School Bus Endorsements Must Successfully Complete WV School Bus Safety Program And Pass Requisite Online And Skills Tests Must Be Able To Climb In And Out Of Bus To Check Engine Compartment Must Maintain Valid CPR And First Aid Certification Must Pass A Physical Examination From A Medical Examiner As Defined By The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration As Well As Drug And Alcohol Screen Must Meet All Requirements Outlined In WV State Board Of Education Policy 4336 Which Is Available At http://wvde.state.wv.us/policies/p4336.doc

Language 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.