Bus Driver (Level 3)
About the Employer
Job Summary
A vacancy exists for a bus operator for the Transportation Department for Bus #267 working approximately 5:30 am - 9:00 am & approximately 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm (subject to change).
Key Responsibilities
Transporting students to and from Musselman Middle, Musselman High, Bunker Hill Elementary.
Qualifications
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.
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. 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. 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. 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.
Evaluation
Job performance is evaluated in accordance to district guidelines by the supervisor.
Physical Demands
The employee is frequently required to stoop, reach overhead and shoulder height, stand, walk, lift, pull, push, grasp, talk, hear, use interior and exterior rear view mirrors, and use repetitive motions. The employee may frequently lift and/or move at least 50 pounds (100 pounds minimum on a special education bus) of materials, children, etc. 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. 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. 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.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervises students. Supervises students.
Salary and Benefits
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.
Start Date
October 6, 2026 October 6, 2026 October 6, 2026 October 6, 2026 October 6, 2026
Application Instructions
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.
Essential Duties and 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 which is available at https://wvde.state.wv.us/policies/p4336.doc
Note
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) 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. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) 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. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) 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. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) 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 Policy
Berkeley County Schools is bound by statute to recommend the most qualified applicants for position vacancies. In 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 candidate’s qualifications. Berkeley County Schools is bound by statute to recommend the most qualified applicants for position vacancies. In 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 candidate’s qualifications. Berkeley County Schools is bound by statute to recommend the most qualified applicants for position vacancies. In 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 candidate’s qualifications. Berkeley County Schools is bound by statute to recommend the most qualified applicants for position vacancies. In 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 candidate’s qualifications.
Application Requirements
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. 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. 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. 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.
Salary Scale
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. 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. 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. 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.
Location
Berkeley County Schools, WV Berkeley County Schools, WV Berkeley County Schools, WV Berkeley County Schools, WV
Reporting Structure
Reports to: Director of Transportation Reports to: Director of Transportation Reports to: Director of Transportation Reports to: Director of Transportation
Schedule
5:30 am - 9:00 am & 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm (subject to change) 5:30 am - 9:00 am & 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm (subject to change) 5:30 am - 9:00 am & 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm (subject to change) 5:30 am - 9:00 am & 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm (subject to change)
Salary Range
$31,220 - $43,700 $31,220 - $43,700 $31,220 - $43,700 $31,220 - $43,700
Benefits Package
Competitive benefits package equal to approximately 35% of direct compensation. Competitive benefits package equal to approximately 35% of direct compensation. Competitive benefits package equal to approximately 35% of direct compensation. Competitive benefits package equal to approximately 35% of direct compensation.
Clearance Requirements
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. Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code �18-5-15c; Meet the definition ofqualifications� in WV Code �18a-4-8b; Demonstrated competency, pursuant to WV Code �18a-4-8e (State approved competency test) as required. 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. Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code �18-5-15c; Meet the definition ofqualifications� in WV Code �18a-4-8b; Demonstrated competency, pursuant to WV Code �18a-4-8e (State approved competency test) as required.
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. 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 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 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. 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 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. 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. 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.
Essential Functions
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 https://wvde.state.wv.us/policies/p4336.doc 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 https://wvde.state.wv.us/policies/p4336.doc 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 https://wvde.state.wv.us/policies/p4336.doc
Evaluation Criteria
Job performance is evaluated in accordance to district guidelines by the supervisor. Job performance is evaluated in accordance to district guidelines by the supervisor. Job performance is evaluated in accordance to district guidelines by the supervisor.