Bus Driver

Rice University•Houston, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bus Driver is responsible for safely operating Rice University buses and providing transportation and customer service to the Rice community and visitors. The driver serves as an ambassador for the university and provides passengers with information about campus events, parking, building locations, and METRO services as needed. The driver must stay informed about university policies and regulations and applicable state and federal transportation and traffic rules. This is an essential, exclusively on-site position. The driver is also responsible for vehicle checks, reporting malfunctions and repair needs, maintaining order and passenger safety, and preparing trip and vehicle-related reports. The position is hourly and non-exempt; eligible positions may receive overtime.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Six months of related bus driving experience.
Possess and maintain a Texas Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License with passenger endorsement.
Have no more than three moving violations or at-fault accidents in the past three years.
Have no convictions or deferred dispositions for DUI or DWI within the past 10 years.
Ability to clean and sweep buses.

Nice To Haves

School bus driving skills and experience interacting regularly with students, staff, and visitors.
Excellent customer service skills and ability to communicate effectively with customers.
Ability to represent the university professionally.
Basic computer knowledge.
Commercial bus driving skills.
Ability to work with diverse individuals and provide relevant information.
Ability to operate electronically equipped vehicles.

Responsibilities

Safely transport university community members and guests.
Follow safety rules and traffic regulations while operating vehicles courteously.
Assist passengers with embarking and disembarking as needed.
Maintain order among passengers during trips to ensure safety.
Provide passengers with information about campus events, parking, buildings, and METRO information as needed.
Check tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights, oil, fuel, water, and safety equipment to ensure they are in working order.
Report bus malfunctions and needed repairs.
Maintain knowledge of first-aid procedures.
Prepare and submit reports that may include passenger or trip counts, hours worked, mileage, and fuel consumption.
Clean and sweep buses.
Perform other duties as assigned.