Hourly Bus Operator

Bus Operator

The Bus Operator will drive a transit bus on campus and city streets to safely transport members of the campus community and the general public on fixed scheduled bus routes. This position will perform a prescribed pre-operational safety maintenance check, as well as accumulate and record statistics for daily reports on fixed route service. Other duties as assigned. Regular, non-disruptive, and reliable attendance is an essential job duty, as well as the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others. Razorback Transit offers paid CDL training to help you obtain the required Commercial Driver's License for this position.

The University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, founded in 1871, is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation's top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations. The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation's strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life. As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

Department: Transit Admin

Summary of Job Duties:

The Bus Operator will drive a transit bus on campus and city streets to safely transport members of the campus community and the general public on fixed scheduled bus routes. This position will perform a prescribed pre-operational safety maintenance check, as well as accumulate and record statistics for daily reports on fixed route service. Other duties as assigned. Regular, non-disruptive, and reliable attendance is an essential job duty, as well as the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others. Razorback Transit offers paid CDL training to help you obtain the required Commercial Driver's License for this position.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be able to pass DOT physical examination and obtain a DOT medical examiners certificate
• The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma
• Age 18 or older
• A valid Driver's License in good standing

Preferred Qualifications:

• CDL Class B or higher with Passenger Endorsement
• Experience operating a large 35 and 40-foot transit vehicle on city streets in fixed route service

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Knowledge of DOT/CDL regulations
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to work with and learn technology
• Ability to succeed in a diverse working environment
• Ability to communicate clearly both in writing and verbally

Additional Information:

Razorback Transit provides paid CDL training to obtain the required Commercial Driver's License (CDL) for this position. The cost of testing materials is reimbursed upon the successful completion of the written and skills test for the CDL license.

The base work schedule for this position will be Tuesday - Saturday during Peak Service Hours. Saturday is a mandatory work day. Overtime work/pay is available and/or required.

Peak Service: (Monday - Saturday)

• 6:30am- 12:30PM
• 12:30pm-6:30PM
• 6:30PM to 10:30PM

Non-Peak: (Monday - Saturday)

• 6:30AM-1:30PM
• 1:30PM-8:30PM

Please Note: This posting will be used to collect applications to fill current openings as well as anticipated future openings. Future openings are anticipated but not guaranteed. This posting will expire on the posting end date indicated. Candidates wishing to be considered after this date must reapply.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry, MVR (Motor Vehicle Registry) check, DOT drug screening, and DOT physical

This post is for current and anticipated future openings.

Salary Information:

Operator in Training $20/per hour750 hours of experience: $22/per hour751-1500 hours of experience: $23/per hour1501-2500 hours of experience: $24/per hour2501 hours of experience: $25/per hour

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), Resume

Optional Documents:

List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:

Caitlin Hughes, Strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist, View email address on click.appcast.io & Crystal Ellis, Strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist, View email address on click.appcast.io

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants: