Bus Operator - Midday (as needed)

JobID: 49054

Position Type:

Bus Operator/Transportation/Bus Operator

Date Posted:

8/6/2025

Location:

Bus Garage

County:

Marshall County Schools

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POSITION 26S10 TITLE: Bus Operator - Midday Special Needs Bus Run (as needed)

LOCATION: Changes and specific details and garaging point to be determined by the Transportation Director as needed.

BID PERIOD: August 6 - 12, 2025 (4:00 pm).

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The school bus operator shall maintain positive work habits, perform duties efficiently and productively and maintain and/or upgrade skills. Further, it shall be the duty of the school bus operator to:+ Obey all traffic laws

+ Observe all Federal, State and Local safety regulations for school buses

+ Maintain discipline, within county practices and guidelines, when students are on bus

+ Assist special education students as needed

+ Report to proper authorities any student involved in misconduct

+ Keep his/her bus clean both inside and out

+ Run on time, the bus schedule as assigned to him/her

+ Perform pre-trip inspections before each run as prescribed by State and Local regulations

+ Notify the proper authority in case of mechanical failure or lateness

+ Discharge students only at stops authorized by the Transportation Director

+ Exercise responsible leadership when on extra-curricular school trips

+ Transport only students authorized to ride the school bus

+ Report all accidents and complete all required State and Local accident reports

+ Attend, and actively participate in, all in-service training classes provided by State and County school officials

+ Attend all staff meetings called by the Transportation Director, and faithfully complete all records, schedules, and other paperwork required

+ Other duties and assignments may be made by the Transportation Director, as deemed necessary and appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS: Each operator shall familiarize himself/herself with and abide by the contents of

the handbook,

West Virginia School Transportation Regulations.

A school bus operator must hold a valid WV Commercial Driver’s License with passenger and school bus endorsements along with a current WVDE School Bus Operator Certification. The operator must meet all training, health, and age requirements of the State and Local Boards of Education. All bus operators must pass a physical examination as prescribed by the State of WV and administered by a licensed, CDL certified physician, drug and alcohol testing, and State and Federal background checks.

ALL POSTINGS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY THROUGH THE FRONTLINE EDUCATION WEBSITE. YOU MUST VISIT THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE http://www.applitrack.com/wvde/onlineapp AND COMPLETE THE PROCESS THERE. IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR HAVE OTHER QUESTIONS, CALL THE PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT AT 304-843-4400, EXT. 310. Visit MCSJobs.net for a direct link to the Marshall County Section.

TO WHOM RESPONSIBLE: Jody Korn, Transportation Director

EMPLOYMENT TERM: 2025-2026 School year, as needed. Anticipated start date of 8-13-25.

SALARY: Salary based on experience and education level per MCS BOE salary schedule located at https://boe.mars.k12.wv.us/mcs-salary/. Pay Grade D.

HOURS: Hours to include route time, pre-route inspection time, bus custodian care time, county inspection time, and trips to accommodate program needs.

DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED:

As required by Federal laws and regulations, the Marshall County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, disability or national origin in employment or in its educational programs and activities.

Inquiries may be referred to: David Soltesz, Title IX Coordinator, Marshall County Board of Education, PO Box 578 , Moundsville, WV 26041, 304-843-4400; to Erin Cuffaro, Section 504 Coordinator, Marshall County Board of Education, PO Box 578, Moundsville, WV 26041, 304-843-4400; to the State Elimination of Sex Discrimination Project Coordinator, 304-558-7864, to the State Section 504 Coordinator, 304-558-2696, West Virginia Department of Education, Charleston, WV 25305; or to the U.S. Department of Education’s Director of the Office for Civil Rights, 215-656-8541.

FOR THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT AFTER REPORTING TO THE NEW POSITION:

I received a copy of this job description and had the opportunity to discuss it with my immediate supervisor. I understand it is my responsibility to perform satisfactorily the duties and responsibilities described above.

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