Bus Driver

Bus Driver

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

Posting Details

Posting Number - TMP02252PO26

Job Code Title - Equipment Operator I

Advertised Title - Bus Driver

Campus - Union

College/Division - USC Union College/Division Level

Department - USC Union - Palmetto College

Salary - $17.50/hour

Part/Full Time - Part Time

Hours per Week - 25

Work Schedule - The work schedule is sporadic. This position will work when a trip requiring the school bus, 18 passenger bus, 24 passenger bus, or 53 passenger tour bus is scheduled.

Job Search Category - Transportation/Parking

About University of South Carolina - From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Benefits for Temporary Positions The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers temporary employees expected to work at least 30 hours per week health and life insurance, flexible spending accounts and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at

Position Description

Advertised Job Summary - The Bus Driver will drive the school bus, 18 passenger bus, 24 passenger bus, or 53 passenger tour bus for athletics and academic events in a safe and effective manner. Provide courteous and friendly service. This position will require some evening and weekend work. Travel in and out of town is required. Some trips will require an over night stay.

Qualifications - A valid South Carolina Commercial Driver's License and 10 year driving record acceptable for the insurance company is required. Class B (P) endorsement with D.O.T. card is required. Successful background check is required.

Job Duties Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies

Desired Start Date - 09/14/2026

Proposed End Date

Job Open Date - 09/01/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled - Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant - Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

EEO Statement - The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.

Position Attributes

Position Attributes Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Safety/Security Sensitive or Requires a CDL - Yes

Hazardous weather category - Non-Essential