08/19/2026
Job Title: New River Transit – Transit /demand Response Driver
Location: Beckley, WV 25801
Starting Wage: $14 an hour, CDL $15 an hour
Full- Time Position
Excellent benefits available after successful 90-day evaluation
Cover letter, resume and job application must be submitted by email to [email protected]
Closing date: March4,2026
For additional information, contact Heather Lilly at 304-894-8917
Job Description
NRTA
Job Title: New River Transit Authority Transit Driver
Description: Works under the supervision of the Operations Manager. Reviewed for compliance with established procedures while working (also subject to passenger complaints): drives to provide safe and timely passenger transportation throughout Wyoming County and other service areas as needed. Drivers are customer service oriented, focusing on meeting the needs of our passengers by providing clean, efficient, and safe transportation in a timely fashion.
Duties: The Transit Driver shall perform, at a minimum, the following duties in carrying out the functions of the position:
1. Drives a passenger bus and maintains a timely schedule for assigned stops
2. Observes established transit safety and courtesy guidelines in daily operations.
3. Collects fares, accounts for fare tickets, sells and accounts for bus passes.
4. Cleans driver compartment and maintains clean appearance, does vehicle walk-through to sweep or clean passenger trash or debris, fuels, and inspects for vehicle damage and safety on a daily basis.
5. Records and reports passenger counts, odometer readings, fuel usage, and repair needs.
6. Explains bus routes, stops, and fares to passengers in a pleasant, courteous manner.
7. Helps passengers to safely enter and exit the bus engaging securement devices as needed.
8. Looks for and reports poor road conditions to dispatch.
9. Promotes an image of professional, courteous service as a representative of New River Transit Authority.
10. Maintains active license with passenger endorsement and/or CDL license and passes related physical examinations.
11. Performs related work and duties as needed or assigned.
Qualifications: The Transit Driver needs to possess the following qualifications:
- Requires a high school diploma, or equivalent in order to perform daily activities.
- Requires some driving experience, and the ability to operate equipment safely,
efficiently, and on schedule.
- Requires the ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with passengers.
- Requires passing a professionally administered pre-employment physical examination. certifying employee ability to perform work related tasks and duties in compliance with Federal, State, and local requirements.
- Requires successful completion of passenger assistance training.
- Must be available to work any day of the weekday.
- Reliable transportation.
- Valid WV driver’s license.
