Bus Driver II Position
The Transportation and Parking unit at West Virginia University is seeking applications for a Bus Driver II position. 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.
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
- 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
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, installsOther related duties as assigned.Qualifications :
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 :Dealing with the publicOperating disability equipmentBus maintenance (i.e., tires, chains, fluids)Planning and executing road tripsRecord keeping for logs and expense trackingAny 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 skillsMust be able to properly plan routes and road trips to ensure arrival times or riders may not be able to attend meetings / eventsChoosing proper routes in congested areas and inclement weather to ensure riders safetyPhysical Demands & Physical Coordination : When this position is on duty : Visual concentrationWest 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.