ADA Van Driver - Transportation Services

West Virginia University • WV

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About The Position

The Transportation Services department of Transportation & Parking is seeking applications for an ADA Van Driver. This position is responsible for transporting mobility impaired students by providing the necessary care and assistance, maintaining records/trip sheets, and operating specially equipped vehicles for handicapped persons. We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least one (1) year of experience in driving vehicles weighing between 10,000 lbs and 26,000 lbs.
• At least one (1) year of experience in cash handling.
• At least one (1) year of experience in computer operations.
• At least one (1) year of customer service experience.

Nice To Haves

• At least one (1) year of experience aiding/assisting disabled persons.
• At least one (1) year of experience operating disability equipment.
• At least one (1) year of experience dealing with the public and difficult people.
• Experience driving in congested and residential areas.
• Experience in bus maintenance.
• Experience in planning and executing daily routes.
• Experience in record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Use a specially equipped mini bus to transport mobility impaired passengers, stopping at designated locations and following a pre-determined schedule.
• Assist mobility impaired persons with various adaptive devices, as well as rider transfer from motorized scooter or wheelchair to a passenger seat; secure motorized equipment for a safe transport of rider and equipment.
• Adhere to WVU, State and Federal transportation regulations, protocols and procedures.
• Communicate daily with scheduler of ongoing operations and serve as a scheduler as needed, determining whether schedule can be maintained and communicating changes as needed.
• Maintain records of trips/persons transported and submit monthly reports to supervisor.
• Inspect assigned bus and maintain responsibility for safe operating conditions, as well as exterior and interior cleaning and daily fuel and fluid checks.
• Enforce parking regulations in assigned area through dissemination of information and issuing citations.
• Assist with fee collections at the Mountainlair Parking Garage and short term parking areas on campus, which involves handling large sums of cash.
• Complete required maintenance in parking areas, including operating self-propelled pressurized line painting machine, washing down parking structures, sweeping and cleaning, and making minor repairs as needed.
• File complaints and appear in county magistrate court and provide sworn testimony regarding parking enforcement and witnessed criminal activities.
• Direct the parking and flow of pedestrian and vehicle travel during campus events and assist University Police in other traffic related matters.

Benefits

• 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.
• 18 sick days per year.
• 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.
• Wellness programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees