Bus Driver

Bus Driver

Manhattanville University Bus Driver

Job Description: A Motor Vehicle Operator for Manhattanville’s University’s Campus Safety Department is charged with safely transporting students, faculty, and staff on the University’s campus and designated locations in the tri-state area. This position requires a strong commitment to safety, customer service, and adherence to scheduled routes and times.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Ensure the safety of passengers
• Maintain a clean vehicle
• Verify that the bus is always in proper working condition
• Determine safe and efficient routes
• Maintain all records as required
• Pre-trip duties: Inspection of the bus and equipment; Fueling; Cleaning of the interior; Fluids check; Tire pressure check

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment

Qualifications

• A valid New York State Commercial Driver License with: Class B; Passenger endorsement; Air brake endorsement (preferred) OR a valid Connecticut Commercial Driver License with: Class B; Passenger endorsement; F endorsement (Motor bus/Motor coach)
• Have a clean driving record
• Pass USDOT Medical Exam
• Have a reliable cell phone to communicate with trip contact person

Experience

• A minimum of two years of experience driving large buses

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at times

Hours Expectation:

• Part-time (seasonal per diem)
• Be flexible and able to work weekends

Housing:

• Housing is not provided.

Benefits

• Manhattanville University also offers a highly competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including tuition remission. For more information regarding benefits, please visit our benefits page.
• Applicants will be reviewed as they are received, and qualified candidates may be invited to interview before the application deadline. We encourage you to apply early, as the position may be filled prior to the closing date. Hiring is contingent upon final budget approval by the University.
• Manhattanville University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes.