About this role
PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
No person in the United States shall, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance. Derek Pauley, Title IX Coordinator, 77 Courthouse Drive, Winfield, WV 25213, (304) 586-0500 ext 1109.
Position: Bus Operator (S1967)
Location: Winfield Area
Classification: D1
Evaluated by: Director of Transportation
Salary Range: Putnam County Schools Service Annual Salary based on experience and education level per Putnam County Board of Education salary schedule plus a competitive benefits package to include: PEIA insurance, retirement, life insurance, and free vision and dental insurance.
Job Description
The School Bus Operator is responsible for operating school buses and other school transportation vehicles as provided by the West Virginia Board of Education.
Qualifications
Holds a high school diploma or GED or TASC
Holds a Commercial Driver's License, Class B, Passenger and Airbrake Endorsements
Passes the required physical examination
Has three years of experience as a licensed driver
Passes the Department of Motor Vehicles Driving Record Check
Passes the Drug/Alcohol Screening
Completes 40 hours of required classroom training and 20 hours of
behind the wheel training.
Holds First Aid/CPR Certification
Holds a West Virginia School Bus Operator's Certificate
Length of Employment: 200 Days
Currently Bus #1806
Responsibilities
The School Bus Operator shall have the responsibilities and duties as outlined in The Putnam County Schools Job Description Handbook.
*Location And Length Of Route(S) May Vary Determined by Coordinator of Transportation Dependent Upon the number and/or location of students requiring transportation services.
Effective Employment Date: November 17, 2026
Daily Schedule: Pre-Trip – 15 Minutes prior to pullout time (AM only)
Currently - Pull Out Time (AM) – 6:25 - 7:48
Pull Out Time (PM) – 3:05 - 4:20
Post-Trip – 15 Minutes
4:00pm on the closing day