Bus Driver

Job Description

Job Description

Huntington University seeks part-time bus drivers for a 35 passenger bus. The Bus Driver is responsible for transporting students, staff, coaches, and passengers safely to and from their destination in the established times and in all types of weather and road conditions, observing legal, safe, and defensive driving practices.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a strong personal faith in Jesus Christ, a desire to serve others and a commitment to being a faithful steward of university resources
• Must have a “clean” driving record
• Have sufficient physical and mental abilities to operate a school bus/van in a safe manner
• Must be narcotic drug and alcohol free
• Professional driving experience preferred
• This is a part-time, on call position
• Must possess a valid commercial driver’s with passenger endorsement
• Minimum age of 25 years

Bus/Van

• Maintain vehicle by conducting safety inspection, inspect the interior and exterior and the engine prior to use
• Maintain order among passengers and report any behavioral issues to the appropriate personnel, assure passengers understand bus rules of safety
• Assist students, staff, coaches, and passengers in and out of vehicle as needed
• Assist students, staff, coaches, and passengers with loading and unloading equipment as needed

Administrative

• Collaborate with coaching and administrative staff to establish transportation schedule
• Maintain and update route sheets and schedules, manifesto along with emergency contact information
• Assist with other projects and perform other duties as assigned by the VP of Business & Finance Treasurer

Physical Requirements of the Position:

• Employee is regularly required to focus, see, speak, and hear and to have dexterity of the hands and fingers
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time while driving
• Other duties may require bending, kneeling, twisting, and reaching overhead, above shoulders and horizontally
• May be required to lift, carry, and/or push moderately heavy persons in effort to evacuate the bus/van in case of emergency
• Shall be required to meet all regulatory standards as directed by the State of Indiana as a driver

General Information: Huntington University is an independent, Christian liberal arts university. Employees of Huntington University subscribe to the Statement of Faith that is identical to that of the National Association of Evangelicals. Statement of Faith

Work Schedule: This is a part-time, non-exempt position. The driving schedule varies depending on scheduling and workflow demands.

To Apply: Review the full job description attached for a complete list of responsibilities and qualifications. Apply via ADP, using your personal email, and upload a cover letter, resume and list of references with your completed application. Questions can be emailed to Andy McKee, Director of Human Resources.