NEW SUBSTITUTE BUS OPERATORS
$40,586–$40,586 year
On-siteMartinsburg, West Virginia, United States
Martinsburg, West Virginia, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$40,586–$40,586 yearLicense Or Certification
Full TimeLicense Or Certification
Job Summary
Operate a school bus to pick up and drop off students at regularly scheduled locations safely. Perform pre/post trip inspections, conduct monthly reports, and bring the bus to garage for maintenance. Assist and supervise students with disabilities while communicating with parents, school officials, and supervisors. Complete proper paperwork, clean inside and outside the vehicle, and install snow chains or adjust mirrors as needed. Walk from the operator's seat to the rear of the bus to open emergency exits and manage student sickness accidents. Work overtime as needed on a split-shift schedule with hours dictated by the daily route.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- Criminal background check conducted
- Meet the definition of 'Qualifications' in WV Code §18A-4-8b
- demonstrated competency, pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-8e (state approved competency test)
- 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 Aide Certification
- Must pass a physical examination form a Medical Examiner as defined by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
- Must pass a drug and alcohol screen
- Must 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
- Must be able to lift and/or move at least 50 pounds (100 pounds minimum on a special education bus) of materials, children, etc.
- Must be able to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds such as adaptive equipment and supplies
- Must be able to push/pull up to 90 pounds such as grocery carts filled with supplies or student wheel chairs
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision such as to read road signs and detect road hazards
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include near vision such as to monitor instruments as well as student passengers
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus
- Ability to tell where a sound is coming from
- Ability to hear in a noisy environment
- Must be able to work in extreme temperatures from below freezing to occasionally 80°F+
- Must be able to handle moderate to loud noise levels (60-90 dB)
- Must be able to work a split-shift schedule with early morning starts and late afternoon ends
- Must be able to handle slippery floor surfaces
- Must be able to handle heavy traffic while dealing with passengers
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