Bus Driver II (Part time) - Transportation & Parking

West Virginia University; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 19,286 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

West Virginia University in Morgantown, WV is seeking part-time bus drivers to provide transportation services to the university community and visitors, and help design routes to meet campus needs.

Duties include driving on scheduled routes, ensuring rider safety, inspecting and keeping the bus clean, and assisting mobility-impaired riders. Work hours vary; WVU provides competitive wages and considers related experience and education when determining salary.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• At least one year of driving experience.
• Class A or B CDL required; Class C holders may apply but must obtain Class B within 45 days.
• Passenger Endorsement preferred (must obtain within 45 days of hire).
• Medical Card must be valid for at least six months.
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred.
• Disability services equipment certification preferred.
• DOT check
• Drug Test
• Physical demands include lifting up to 50 pounds and long periods of sitting.

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 it 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.

Skills

Safe driving

Route planning

Customer service

Job description

Job Description

The Transportation and Parking unit is seeking applications for part‑time Bus Driver positions. These positions 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.

Applying to this position today allows your application to be considered for all current and upcoming part‑time bus driver positions.

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 it 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

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