26-066, Bus Driver

WVU Parkersburg • Parkersburg, WV

10d • Onsite

About The Position

WVU Parkersburg is seeking a full-time, benefits-eligible Bus Driver to operate various college vehicles for passenger transportation. This on-site position requires a valid West Virginia Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a Passenger endorsement. The role involves ensuring safe and courteous transport of passengers, performing customer service, inspecting vehicles, operating onboard equipment, completing reports, and assisting passengers with special needs. When not driving, the incumbent may be assigned other campus operational duties. WVU Parkersburg is an Equal Opportunity Institution committed to a diverse and respectful environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience operating a motor vehicle with an unrestricted driver's license.
• A valid West Virginia Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a Passenger (P) endorsement.
• A valid First Aid/CPR Certificate, or the ability to obtain one within the first 30 days of employment.
• Driving record must reflect a history of safe operation; candidates with excessive traffic citations or chargeable accidents may be disqualified.
• Demonstrated safe and defensive driving practices and knowledge of applicable traffic laws.
• Ability to operate a passenger bus and maintain order among passengers efficiently and courteously.
• Knowledge of safety equipment, procedures, and maintenance requirements relating to bus and passenger transportation equipment.
• Proper methods and safe practices for loading and unloading passengers and cargo.
• Ability to perform physical labor, including safe lifting techniques for supplies and equipment.
• Basic first aid procedures and emergency response methods.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy when interacting with students, faculty, and staff.
• Proficiency with two-way radio and telephone systems and proper communication etiquette.
• Accurate record-keeping and basic inventory management practices.
• Commitment to delivering excellent customer service in a higher-education environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic arithmetic skills for mileage, passenger counts, and related reporting.
• Familiarity with applicable computer software applications and programs.

Nice To Haves

• Experience transporting passengers in a professional or institutional setting.

Responsibilities

• Operate passenger buses and other assigned WVU Parkersburg vehicles over designated routes and according to established schedules.
• Safely board and unload passengers at designated stops, providing courteous, reliable, and timely service.
• Assist passengers with boarding, riding, and exiting vehicles, including passengers with disabilities or special needs, and operate accessibility equipment when applicable.
• Monitor the conduct of passengers during daily routes, special events, and field trips, promoting a safe, respectful, and orderly passenger environment.
• Respond appropriately to passenger illness, injury, accidents, emergencies, or unsafe conditions, rendering first aid within the scope of training and contacting appropriate personnel.
• Assist with routine fleet operations, including re-fueling, cleaning and sanitizing interiors and exteriors, restocking supplies, and securing materials and equipment.
• Maintain organized and accurate transportation records, documenting passenger counts, departure and arrival times, mileage, and maintenance concerns.
• Complete inspection forms, trip logs, incident reports, and other required documentation by deadlines.
• Perform and document required pre-trip and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicles, checking safety equipment, lights, mirrors, tires, fluids, brakes, communication equipment, accessibility equipment, cleanliness, and overall operational readiness.
• Report vehicle defects, maintenance concerns, damage, safety hazards, passenger concerns, delays, accidents, weather-related disruptions, or other service interruptions to the supervisor or appropriate personnel.
• Provide event transportation for field trips and other approved campus or off-campus transportation assignments.
• Coordinate transportation activities with appropriate college personnel, organizing passenger boarding, unloading, vehicle staging, special transportation needs, and route changes.
• Performs Other Duties as Assigned.

Benefits

• Retirement plan with 6% mandatory every pay (biweekly) that is matched 100%
• Health and life insurance plans through PEIA
• Flexible benefits through Mountaineer Flexible Benefits
• Annual and sick leave for full-time non-exempt staff, exempt staff, and 12-month faculty
• Minimum 12 paid holidays per year
• WVU Parkersburg tuition waiver (if eligible) for an employee, employee’s spouse or dependent of a full-time benefits eligible employee who is 24 years of age or younger

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED