Salary: $33,912.00 - $42,422.00 Annually
Location : Normal
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202300118
Department: Bulldog Transit Systems
Opening Date: 11/17/2023
Description Summary:
Safely drive/operate a 12-52 vans/passenger buses on campus and to locations off-campus and or out of town trips on a regular schedule or as assigned. This is a 9-month position.
Examples of Duties Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform daily inspections as required.
- Fill gas, diesel, oil and charge when needed.
- Promptly report maintenance issues.
- Assist passengers with physical deficits on and off of vehicle, ensuring safe transportation.
- Keep record of passenger numbers and/or log-book as required.
- Perform all other duties assigned by the supervisor and or designated dispatcher.
- Complete all pre and post-trip inspections.
- Enforce federal, state and University guidelines for bus riders.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Typical Qualifications Minimum Position Requirements (including certifications, licenses, etc.):
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Two (2) years of experience in driving a bus is required.
- Clean Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a passenger and air brake endorsements is required.
- Previous or current public transportation or experience with large passenger vehicles is preferred.
- Must be able to work various shift, including weekends and out of town travel.
Supplemental Information Knowledge, Skills and abilities
- Knowledge of highway regulations
- Knowledge of how to deal with patrons.
- Knowledge of how to deal with individuals with special needs.
- Knowledge of scheduling system and procedures
- Knowledge of record keeping system
- Knowledge of equipment cleaning standards and procedures
- Ability to provide a safe, clean, and comfortable transportation for students.
- Ability to maintain a commitment to the safety of the students, drivers, motorists, cyclists, pedestrians.
- Skill in driving/operating both combustion/diesel engine and electric buses/Electric Vehicles
Essential Functions:
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Records maintenance skills.
- Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.
- Knowledge of basic vehicle inspection and maintenance including tire pressure, checking oil and water levels.
- Ability to safely and efficiently operate a loaded passenger bus.
Conditions of Employment:
- Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check/ drug test.
- Possession of a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a Passenger and Air Brake Endorsement and DOT Physical Certificate is a requirement for this job.
- As a CDL driver, the employee will be required to comply with all provisions of DOT Regulation including random drug and alcohol testing.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short and long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
To learn more details, visit our benefits page at
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Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?
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Do you have two (2) years of experience in driving a bus?
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Do you have a clean Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a passenger and air brake endorsements?
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Are you able to work various shift, including weekends and out of town travel?
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