Bus Driver II - Transportation & Parking

The Transportation and Parking unit at West Virginia University is seeking applications for a Bus Driver II position.

About the Opportunity:

This position will provide transportation services to the University community and its visitors. Assists in the development and design of routes to meet the various transportation needs of a major institution. Must also be able to transport mobility impaired users.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

• 37.5-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• 15 annual leave (vacation) days per year or more based on years of service (employee leave)
• 18 sick days per year (for when you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's.
• Wellness programs

Pay Grade: PG17

Work hours: Varies

What you'll do:

• Arrange route schedules to meet daily University demands with supervisory personnel. Drives assigned bus on scheduled route and is responsible for quality service and riders' safety while on the bus.
• Arrange route schedules and trip tickets for campus tours, in-state charters and out-of-state charter trips. Responsible for delivering quality service and riders' safety while on the bus.
• Inspects assigned bus and is responsible to safe operating conditions of the bus. Maintains bus in a clean, orderly, and safe condition, including exterior and interior cleaning (interior cleaning requires the use of hazardous waste cleaning methods in certain cases), fueling/oil, touch-up paint, change and rotate tires, installs
• Other related duties as assigned.

• High School education or equivalent. Training in public relations and hazardous materials cleaning is preferred.
• A minimum of one (1) year driving experience required, preferably in congested and/or residential areas.

Preferred Experience:

• A minimum of one (1) year experience:
  
  
  
  • Experience dealing with the public
  • Operating disability equipment
  • Experience with bus maintenance (i.e., tires, chains, fluids)
  • Experience in planning and executing road trips
  • Experience in record keeping for logs and expense tracking
  
  
  
  
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Must be able to diffuse angry situations or choose non-admittance to bus to ensure rider safety; requires sound judgement and communication skills
• Must be able to properly plan routes and road trips to ensure arrival times or riders may not be able to attend meetings/events
• Choosing proper routes in congested areas and inclement weather to ensure riders safety

Physical Demands & Physical Coordination:

• When this position is on duty:
  
  
  
  • Visual concentration
  • Mental concentration
  • Physical coordination to drive bus in congested/confined spaces
  • Lift up to 50 pounds
  • Stooping and bending to clean bus
  • Long periods of sitting with stress of concentrating on traffic/signs
  
  
  
  

• CDL License
• Drug Test
• DOT Check
• CPR/first aid certification preferred
• Commercial driver's license training and certification. Required by state law
• Certification with disability services equipment preferred
• Must be able to diffuse angry situations or choose non-admittance to bus to ensure rider safety; requires sound judgement and communication skills
• Must be able to properly plan routes and road trips to ensure arrival times or riders may not be able to attend meetings/events
• Choosing proper routes in congested areas and inclement weather to ensure riders safety

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, genetic information, or Veteran status.