Professional Bus Driver Jobs in Raleigh County, WV

Position Type:
Bus Operator/Transportation/Bus Operator
Date Posted:
7/23/2026
Location:
Transportation Department-OCS
County:
Ohio County Schools
Job Posting #: 69182
DATE POSTED: July 23, 2026
DEADLINE DATE FOR APPLICATION: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
Bus Driver - Anticipated
• Transportation Department
• Itinerant - 6 hours, Flexible
• 200 Days
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 2026-2027 School Year
SALARY: Per Ohio County Schools Salary Schedule
BENEFITS:
Optical Insurance Social Security
Dental Insurance Worker's Compensation
Medical Insurance Retirement
Life Insurance Unemployment Compensation
Liability Insurance Tax Shelter Annuity Program
Paid Sick Leave Sick Leave Bank
Paid Personal Leave Outside School Environment Days with pay 6
INTERESTED APPLICANTS MUST:
Apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/wvde/onlineapp/
Applicants not completing the application online will not be considered for the position. If you have any questions on application process please contact Human Resources at 304-243-0321.
Equal employment opportunity will be granted to all persons, regardless of race, religion, color, sex or national origin, and no discrimination based upon such factors will be made in salary, promotion, demotion, transfer, or termination of any employee.
-It is a policy of the Ohio County board of education not to discriminate on the basis of sex in employment as required by title ix of the 1972 education amendments.
-It is a policy of Ohio County to provide equal opportunity for the disabled per federal regulation 504.
TITLE: Bus Driver, Itinerant
REPORTS TO: Director of Facilities and Maintenance
JOB GOAL: To provide safe and efficient transportation so that students may enjoy the
fullest possible advantages from the system's curricular and extra-
curricular programs.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Must hold a valid Commercial Driver's License and a good driving record.
• High school diploma, or general equivalency certificate (GED), preferred.
• Achieve a passing score on all WV State Competency Tests.
• The school bus driver must meet all legal qualifications and responsibilities as set forth in the West Virginia School Transportation Policy and Procedure Manual published by the Division of School Transportation, WV State Department of Education.
• Ability to understand written and verbal instructions is necessary.
• All bus drivers must pass a physical examination as prescribed by the State of West Virginia and administered by a licensed physician.
• Any combination of training and experience which would lead to successful employment as a bus driver is preferred.
• First Aid training required.
• Be able to understand and work with all school age children.
• This job is classified as a medium to heavy work capacity.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• To inspect and check the driving condition of school bus before each run.
• To transport students to and from the school daily in prescribed area.
• To daily prepare the bus for safe and functioning operation.
• To wash and clean the bus weekly, and to sweep the bus daily.
• May assist supervisor in scheduling of bus runs, in record keeping and dissemination of information.
• Reports the names and addresses of students riding the bus and prepares a monthly passenger log from their list.
• Prepares a monthly report for the Director of Transportation summarizing mileage, maintenance, extra-curricular trips, gasoline and oil consumption and passengers transported.
• Attend and actively participate in all in-service training classes provided by state and county school officials.
• Accept curricular and extra-curricular trips when necessary.
• To follow county policy and procedures.
• To maintain positive work habits and attitudes.
• To perform duties efficiently and productively.
• To maintain and/or upgrade skills.
• To promote positive public communications.
• To maintain a professional appearance.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
Term of Employment: 200 days