Bus Driver

Job Description

Job Description

Special Information

• This position is an on-site position which requires the incumbent to complete their work primarily at an NAU site, campus, or facility with or without accommodation. Opportunities for remote work are rare.
• Driving a vehicle on behalf of the university is anticipated to be a regular part of this position. Arizona Administrative Code Fleet Safety Policy requires all employees who drive on university business become authorized by submitting Driver’s license information for driving record monitoring, and completion of training appropriate to the level of driving performed. The law applies to all faculty, staff, and students who drive personal or university-owned motorized vehicles for any business purpose. More information on the NAU Authorized Driver Policy can be found on the NAU website.

• This position is scheduled to work nine (9) months per fiscal year (.75 FTE.)

About the Department/College

Northern Arizona University Shuttle Services provides safe, reliable, and accessible transportation for the NAU campus community. Our team operates scheduled campus shuttle service designed to connect students, faculty, staff, and visitors with key locations across campus.

About the Position

The Bus Driver operates university transit buses along designated routes and schedules, transporting students, faculty, staff, and visitors throughout campus. This position is responsible for maintaining a high standard of safety, customer service, and schedule adherence while operating in a busy university environment. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent driving skills, sound judgment, professionalism, and the ability to work effectively with students, campus departments, coworkers, and the public. The position requires the ability to safely operate a large transit vehicle in varying weather and traffic conditions while maintaining awareness of pedestrians, cyclists, and other vehicles.

Responsibilities Include

75% - Transportation

• Drives a bus, tram, or van to transport passengers along a scheduled route on campus, or to events locally or within the state.
• Makes pre-trip and post-trip inspection of vehicle.
• Performs service and maintenance of vehicles, such as cleaning interior and exterior, and light bulbs Conducts bi-weekly vehicle inspection including pre/ post-trip reviews Reports observed safety hazards, suspicious activities, or damages to university property.
• Charters will be assigned as needed. 

15% - Communication

• Provides directions and assistance to campus members and guests with questions or issues related to university shuttle services and transportation.
• Updates university shuttle data to ensure access to accurate and timely information.

5% - Data

• Keeps vehicle and passenger logs.
• Helps enter and compile data related to NAU shuttle services.
• Updates university shuttle data to ensure access to accurate and timely information.
• Actively participates in training, events, and operations in support of department mission and goals.

5% - Administrative

• May assist with scheduling and organizing training.
• Some Admin work may be needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• 1 years of relevant experience.
• Possession of a valid Arizona Class D driver’s license.
• Possession of a valid Commercial driver’s license (CDL), Class B or Class C.

Note: Possession of a valid Commercial driver’s license (CDL), Class B or Class C is not required if the vehicle transports 1-15 passengers.
Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Driving high occupancy or CDL class vehicles between campus locations is a required job activity.  Arizona Administrative Code Fleet Safety Policy requires all employees who drive on university business become authorized by submitting Driver’s license information for driving record monitoring, and completion of training appropriate to the level of driving performed.  The law applies to all faculty, staff, and students who drive personal or university-owned motorized vehicles for any business purpose. More information on the NAU Authorized Driver Policy can be found on the NAU website.

*A combination of related education, experience, and training may be used as an equivalent to the above Minimum Qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge

• Working knowledge of tools and processes of campus shuttle services.
• Knowledge of university bus maintenance methods and processes.
• Knowledge of motor vehicle laws.

Skills

• Bus, tram, or van operation skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Record keeping skills.

Abilities

• Balances competing priorities.
• Demonstrates problem solving, organizational, and analytical capabilities.
• Communicates effectively.

Essential Physical Requirements

• Able to operate a vehicle weighing more than 25,000 pounds.
• Must be able to sit for long durations of time while driving.

Compensation

Salary range is $28,120 - $35,150. Annual salary commensurate with candidate's qualifications and related experience.

Pre-Employment Check

Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, an employment history verification and a degree verification (in some cases) prior to employment. You may also be required to complete a fingerprint background check. Also, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States.

This position has been identified as a safety/security sensitive position. Therefore, per AZ Revised Statute, Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, employment history investigation, degree verification (in some cases) and fingerprinting. If you are applying for a job that requires a CDL, you will be required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse and adhere to the clearinghouse requirements.

Notice of Availability of the Annual Fire and Security Report

Each year Northern Arizona University releases an Annual Security Report. The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Clery reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU uses to keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, the Fire Safety Report is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as this campus has on-campus student housing. This report discloses fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities. If you would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the NAUPD Records Department at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com or by visiting the department at 525 E. Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.

Immigration Support/Sponsorship

Northern Arizona University will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.

Submit your Application

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply" button on this page. You must submit your application by midnight of the application deadline.

If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact the Disability Resources Office at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com, View email address on ziprecruiter.com, or PO Box 5633, Flagstaff AZ 86011.