Bus Driver II (Part time) - Transportation & Parking

West Virginia University; Evansdale (WV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

West Virginia University is seeking a part-time Bus Driver II in Transportation & Parking to provide transportation services to the university community and visitors. The role includes assisting in route development to meet the needs of a large institution, and driving on scheduled routes to deliver reliable service.

Responsibilities include ensuring rider safety, maintaining buses, and supporting mobility-impaired passengers as required.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• At least one (1) year of driving experience required, preferably in congested and/or residential areas.

Responsibilities

• Arrange route schedules to meet daily University demands with supervisory personnel, as well as campus tours, in-state charters and out-of-state charter trips.
• Drive assigned bus on scheduled route.
• Ensure quality service and rider safety for all passengers.
• Inspect assigned bus and maintain bus in a clean, orderly and safe condition, including exterior and interior cleaning, fueling/oil, touch-up paint, changing and rotating tires, installing chains during inclement weather, and reporting and coordinating repair maintenance.
• Have the ability to transport mobility impaired users.

Education

High school education or equivalent

Job description

Job Description - Bus Driver II (Part time) - Transportation & Parking (30443)

Description

The Transportation and Parking unit is seeking applications for part-time Bus Driver positions. These position will provide transportation services to the University community and its visitors, and assist in the development and design of routes to meet the various transportation needs of a major institution.

What you'll do:

• Arrange route schedules to meet daily University demands with supervisory personnel, as well as campus tours, in-state charters and out-of-state charter trips.
• Drive assigned bus on scheduled route.
• Ensure quality service and rider safety for all passengers.
• Inspect assigned bus and maintain bus in a clean, orderly and safe condition, including exterior and interior cleaning, fueling/oil, touch-up paint, changing and rotating tires, installing chains during inclement weather, and reporting and coordinating repair maintenance.
• Have the ability to transport mobility impaired users.
• Complete other related duties as assigned.

Work Hours: Varies

WVU provides competitive wages for its employees, and takes related experience and education into consideration when determining appropriate salary.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent
• At least one (1) year of driving experience required, preferably in congested and/or residential areas

Requirements

• DOT check
• Drug Test
• Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License required (Class C holders will be considered but must obtain a Class B within 45 days of hire); Passenger Endorsement preferred (must obtain within 45 days of hire).
• Selected candidate(s) who do not have Passenger Endorsement must complete written test through the DMV and a copy of Passenger Endorsement permit will be issued to the applicant within 10 business days of contingent offer before official hire date.
• Prior to Job Offer, the applicant must provide a valid Medical Card (Medical Card must be valid for at least six months).
• CPR/first aid certification preferred.
• Certification with disability services equipment preferred.
• Physical demands include:
  • Visual and mental concentration
  • Physical coordination to drive bus in congested/confined spaces
  • Lifting up to 50 pounds (tires) as needed
  • Stooping and bending to clean bus
  • Long periods of sitting with stress of concentrating on traffic
  • Visual and mental concentration

Candidates who are identified for potential employment with WVU will be required to register with the Department of Transportation (DOT) Clearinghouse. Should a verbal offer be extended, the candidate must provide consent via the Clearinghouse portal for WVU to complete a query. Please register with the DOT at this website if you have not already completed that process: https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/Register

About WVU

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values — service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation — unite us as Mountaineers.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu .

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, geneticinformation, or Veteran status.