Substitute Bus Operators

Must pass training and WV state competency test for Bus Operators.

Required hiring documents: The successful candidate for a Bus Operator position must provide CDL documents. Must follow the background check procedures pursuant to WV code WV Code §18-5-15c. Jefferson County Schools will provide guidance on how to obtain a CDL and Bus Operator training.

A successful work history and a minimum of three supervisory references required for consideration.

Jefferson 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 supervisory references, and, in many instances, participate in interviews. Failure to provide references, negative references, and failing to participate in requested interviews may negatively impact a candidate's qualifications.

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 or falsification of information will result in the application not being considered.

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 essential functions. This job requires exposure to extreme temperatures from below freezing to occasionally 80 degree 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 a "split-shift" meaning the first run can begin early in the morning (4:45 A.M.) to late afternoon (5:30 P.M.) with time off in-between. Hours are dictated by the schedule they run. A bus operator runs through heavy traffic while dealing with passengers. The job can be more stressful and fatiguing than physically strenuous. The employee continuously interacts with colleagues, the public, vendors, school staff, and students.

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As per West Virginia Code §5-10-48, individuals who have retired from a West Virginia school system are not eligible for re-employment in a West Virginia school system until 60 days have passed since their official retirement date.

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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 .