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.

Applying to this position today, we allow 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 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

• 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:

At West Virginia University, we leverage our talents and resources to create a better future for our state and the world. As West Virginia's land-grant university, WVU has three campuses that touch each corner of the state. The WVU System includes 518 buildings on 15,880 acres, Extension Service offices in all 55 counties, ten experimental farms and four forests.
From the groundbreaking R1 research of our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs of WVU Potomac State in Keyser to the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley - the contributions of WVU employees directly impact the 1.8 million people of West Virginia every day, no matter their role or position.
Service, curiosity, respect, accountability, and appreciation are the core values that unite Mountaineers, inspiring one another to work tirelessly and support others as they seek to reach new heights. After all, when you're a Mountaineer, impossible is just another mountain to climb.
Creating an inclusive, engaged, and dynamic learning environment is core to WVU's academic mission. We welcome candidates who can contribute a range of ideas, approaches and experiences.
To learn more about West Virginia University, visit go.wvu.edu. View current career opportunities at careers.wvu.edu.
West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The University values diversity among its faculty, staff, and students, and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.

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