Hourly Bus Operator

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, AR, US
Base: operator in training $20ph; $22ph after 750 ...
Operate transit bus on fixed routes
Perform pre-operational safety checks
Maintain daily service statistics
The Bus Operator will drive a transit bus on campus and city streets to safely transport members of the campus community and the general public on fixed scheduled bus routes

Job Summary

  • The Bus Operator will drive a transit bus on campus and city streets to safely transport members of the campus community and the general public on fixed scheduled bus routes.
  • Razorback Transit offers paid CDL training to help you obtain the required Commercial Driver’s License for this position and reimburses testing materials costs upon successful completion.
  • The University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment with benefits including health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, holidays, leave accrual, and retirement programs.

Matching Summary

The Bus Operator will drive a transit bus on campus and city streets to safely transport members of the campus community and the general public on fixed scheduled bus routes.

Salary

Base: Operator in Training $20/hour; $22/hour after 750 hours; up to $25/hour after 2501 hours; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: University contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, holidays, leave accrual, retirement programs

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Operate transit bus on fixed routes
  • Perform pre-operational safety checks
  • Maintain daily service statistics
  • Reliable and non-disruptive attendance
  • Comply with DOT/CDL regulations
  • Provide excellent customer service

Nice-to-have

  • Ability to work with technology
  • Communicate clearly in writing and verbally
  • Work in diverse environment
  • Paid CDL training provided

Key Requirements

  • Pass DOT physical examination
  • Obtain DOT medical examiner certificate
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Age 18 or older
  • Valid Driver’s License in good standing
  • CDL Class B with Passenger Endorsement preferred
  • Experience operating large transit vehicles preferred
  • Criminal background and MVR check
  • DOT drug screening and physical

Work Rights

Must have legal authority to work in the United States

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