About this role
Bus Driver - Casual Wage
Job no: 503461
College / VP Area: VP Facilities Svcs/Camps Plang
Work type: Staff, Part-Time
Location: Newark, DE
Categories: Part Time, Facilities Services and Campus Planning
Job Title: Bus Driver - Casual Wage Anticipated Start Date: Ongoing Estimated Pay: $28.84 per hour, paid bi-weekly Schedule: Varies, maximum of 15-20 hours per week Location: Transportation Services, 403 Wyoming Road
About the department / center: Transportation Services Department, responsible for transit, motor pool, and vehicle maintenance.
Role Description:
Under limited supervision provides transportation services to the University Community and/or the public, performing duties which require independent judgment in the application of procedures and methods related to University Transit operations. Operates University Transit vehicles in a safe, reliable, and professional manner; conducts pre-trip/post-trip inspections in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations; provides housekeeping actions and other related assignments.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Operates University Transit vehicles in a safe, reliable, and professional manner while providing scheduled service on campus bus routes, University routes, and/or special charter operations.
- Determines the eligibility of passengers to utilize bus routes and/or services.
- Conducts pre-trip/post trip inspections in accordance with Title 49 par 392.7 and applicable State driver’s manual for safety and assurance of proper operating conditions prior to the start of each assignment.
- Performs housekeeping and related assignments as required.
- Documents clearly and concisely daily vehicle safety inspections, ridership and mileage information, and any unusual occurrences.
- Maintains communications with dispatch center.
- Recommends modifications, additions, or deletions to routes, schedules, procedures, and equipment which may improve the overall effectiveness of the University Transit system.
- Participates in departmental training and certification.
- Assists students, staff, and the public by providing information, directions, and assistance.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High school diploma (or G.E.D.) with three years related work experience; or any equivalent combination of training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Possession of a valid commercial driver's license (CDL) with passenger and air-brake, and passenger endorsement required.
- Applicant must not have had his/her driving privileges suspended or revoked within the last five years.
- Applicant shall never have been convicted o