Substitute Bus Driver

Ball State University

Muncie, IN

ID: 7294104 (Ref.No. BSU45804)
Posted: 1 month ago
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

Operate Ball State University buses to transport students, faculty, staff, and personnel on the shuttle run or other dispatched runs.

Ball State University welcomes applications for a Substitute Bus Driver position.

Job Function:

Operate Ball State University buses to transport students, faculty, staff, and personnel on the shuttle run or other dispatched runs.

Minimum Education:

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)

Minimum Experience:

1. At least six months of verified professional driving experience.
2. Must demonstrate ability to drive bus (on-site driving test).
3. Must possess and maintain a valid CDL (Commercial Driver's License) with an endorsement for public passengers and be insurable under the university's auto fleet policy.
4. Must possess a good driving record; verification through Bureau of Motor Vehicles.
5. Must pass a post offer/pre-employment mandatory drug and alcohol test.
6. Must be able to perform all mental and physical requirements as outlined in each job duty.

Preferred Experience:

Duties and Responsibilities:

Operate passenger buses, shuttles, vans and paratransit units on various routes as established by the Transportation Office.
Inspect buses and report any equipment malfunctions; maintain cleanliness of vehicles.
Fuel daily and inspect bus for any exterior damage.
Maintain contact with Transportation Office when necessary via radio and/or telephone; inform office of changes in location, delays, traffic problems, emergencies, etc.
Maintain accurate records of mileage and number of passengers; complete various trip sheets and logs for each assigned task.
Assist and direct disabled individuals on and off vehicles as needed.
Report any problems with routes and make recommendations for changes when appropriate.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

At Ball State University, we recognize inclusive excellence as an integral endeavor to fulfill our University’s mission and our strategic plan. We recruit, support, and retain a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff. We encourage and reward diversity of thought. We promote a work environment that encourages and rewards innovation and creativity. We pledge to keep Inclusive Excellence at the highest level of institutional importance and as a foundation in all that we strive to do. Our over-arching goal for Inclusive Excellence is to adopt a university-wide Inclusive Excellence approach to academic, administrative support, and service functions of the university. We believe Inclusive Excellence must be infused in every step we take.

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