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Hybrid BUS OPERATOR - NO RUN ASSIGNED at Kanawha County Public Schools

Kanawha County Public Schools · South Charleston, United States Of America · Hybrid

2025-08-10 14:00:00.0

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BUS OPERATOR - NO RUN ASSIGNED

JobID: 23872

Position Type:
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Date Posted:
8/8/2025

Location:
South Charleston Terminal

Closing Date:
08/14/2025

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KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS
Job Description

POSITION: Terminal Bus Operator – No Run Assigned
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Bus Terminal Supervisor

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

EMPLOYMENT TERM: Minimum 200 days annually

SALARY: Pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-8a, in accordance with Kanawha County Salary Scale, Pay Grade D3 commensurate with experience and education level.

EVALUATION: Performance in this position will be evaluated annually by the Bus terminal Supervisor in accordance with WV State Code §18A-2-12, WV State Board Policy 5314, and KCS’s Guide to Performance Evaluation for Service Personnel.

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the safe and timely transportation of students to and from school by maintaining an orderly and disciplined bus environment, reporting misconduct, rule violation or mechanical problems to the principal or bus terminal supervisor. This position is not assigned a route. The person in this position will be expected to take any regular run assigned by the terminal Supervisor. Bus drivers are generally assigned to an eight (8) hour day.

GENERAL PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

An employee working for Kanawha County Schools is expected to comply with all the Kanawha County Schools Policies and Procedures, including maintaining regular attendance and completing all required training. Employees are required to follow all safety rules to maintain a safe workplace. Specifically, a Bus Operator is expected to perform all duties outlined in WV State Board of Education Policy 4336.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Essential Job Duties.

Transport students safely to and from school daily, and acting as the Supervisor for all students in their custody and control riding the bus both coming to and going from the school.
Performs pre/post trip inspections to ensure the operation of equipment is properly maintained and safe.
Learn routes, including pick up and drop off locations.
Assists and supervises students with disabilities.
Communicates with students, parents, school officials and supervisors.
Completes proper paperwork.
Be able to installs snow chains on a bus.
Secures a wheelchair.
Maintains cleanliness of the bus, that includes sweeping (daily) and washing the interior and exterior of the bus (weekly).
Reports the names and addresses of students riding the bus to supervisors and prepare a seating chart.
Prepares a monthly report for the Executive Director of Transportation, summarizing mileage, maintenance, extracurricular trips, fuel and oil consumption and passengers transported.
Responsible for safety equipment (i.e. wheel chair hook-ups and work with monitor aide, safety vest, lifts, car seats, etc.)
Drivers of lift buses are to check to make sure wheelchairs are properly secured and restraints are properly used.
All other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. However, accommodations as provided below may be provided to help you perform essential job duties.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School diploma or equivalent, 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.
Must have a valid CDL license with passenger and school bus endorsements and a good driving record.
Must have no physical handicap that would impair driving ability.
Must hold a valid driver’s license and maintain CPR and First Aid certification.
Must have at least three years of driving experience as a licensed operator of any vehicle.
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 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

Previous bus operator experience in the operation of a medium to heavy vehicle on the public highways during peak traffic hours, preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stoop, reach overhead and shoulder height, stand, walk, lift, pull, push, grasp, talk, hear, see, use interior and exterior rear view mirrors, and use repetitive motions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift and/or move at least 50 pounds of materials, children, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision such as to read road signs and detect road hazards, near vision such as to monitor instruments as well as student passengers, the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff members.

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 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 workweek that is considered a “split-shift” meaning the first run can begin early in the morning to late afternoon 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.

The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.

REVISED: 23SEPT2024

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