Part Time Bus Driver

Calvin University•Grand Rapids, MI

6d•$20 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Calvin University welcomes applications for a part-time Bus Driver. This position supports the university’s mission by providing safe, dependable, and hospitable transportation for students, employees, and guests. The driver will operate Calvin University vehicles, including a 56-passenger coach bus, for university-sponsored travel. While assignments may vary, the position will largely involve transporting varsity student-athlete teams to practices, competitions, and related events, with many trips occurring during evenings, weekends, and occasional overnight or extended travel periods. The ideal candidate is a safety-focused professional who exercises sound judgment, communicates clearly, and represents Calvin University with care, courtesy, and professionalism. The driver must maintain all required license credentials, certifications, and university driver authorizations before operating university vehicles.

Requirements

Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) appropriate for operating a 56-passenger coach bus. A Class B CDL, or higher, with Passenger (P) endorsement is expected; an air brake qualification/no air brake restriction is required.
Current and valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate/DOT medical card.
Ability to meet all applicable federal and state requirements for operating a commercial passenger vehicle, including background check, motor vehicle record review, drug and alcohol testing, and FMCSA Clearinghouse requirements where applicable.
Good driving record and ability to meet Calvin University authorized-driver requirements, including completion of any university-required defensive driving, safety, or transportation training before driving for the university.
Demonstrated ability to perform required vehicle inspections and identify conditions that may affect safety.
Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, early mornings, holidays, and occasional extended or overnight trips as university travel needs require.
Ability to communicate clearly, remain calm under pressure, and provide hospitable service to students, employees, guests, coaches, and other passengers.
Ability to lift, load, secure, and move team equipment or luggage as needed, within safe working limits.
Commitment to safe, reliable, punctual, and professional transportation service.

Nice To Haves

Extensive experience operating motor coaches, charter buses, school buses, transit buses, or other large passenger vehicles.
Experience transporting athletic teams, students, minors, or groups in an educational, athletic, nonprofit, or charter transportation environment.
Familiarity with regional travel, athletic event logistics, and safe travel practices during winter weather and night driving conditions.
Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification or willingness to obtain if required by the university.

Responsibilities

Safely operate a 56-passenger coach bus and other approved university vehicles for official Calvin University business.
Transport varsity student-athlete teams and other university groups to and from practices, competitions, events, retreats, airports, hotels, and other assigned destinations.
Follow all federal, state, local, and university transportation requirements, including traffic laws, Department of Transportation requirements applicable to the vehicle and route, and Calvin University transportation policies.
Complete required pre-trip and post-trip inspections, document concerns, and promptly report maintenance or safety issues through the appropriate university process including logs, mileage records, inspection forms and the like.
Maintain a clean, orderly, and welcoming passenger environment, including careful attention to passenger loading, luggage/cargo storage, aisles, emergency exits, and safe boarding/departure practices.
Communicate professionally with coaches, staff, students, passengers, transportation staff, and external partners regarding trip timing, route changes, delays, passenger behavior, and safety concerns.
Exercise appropriate discretion and maturity when traveling with students, including maintaining professional boundaries and supporting Calvin’s expectations for a safe and respectful community.
Use good judgment in changing weather, traffic, construction, trip delays, emergency situations, and other conditions that affect passenger safety.
Complete Calvin University employment requirements, including mandatory online training modules and role-specific safety training.
Perform other duties related to university transportation as assigned.