Bus Operator - Full-Time

University of Arkansas • Fayetteville, AR

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About The Position

The Bus Operator is responsible for the safe operation of a large passenger motor vehicle and transporting passengers to specific destinations within the general area. This position is responsible for performing prescribed pre/post-operational safety maintenance checks; accumulating and recording statistics for daily reports on fixed route service; and must be able to demonstrate excellent customer service skills. This position could be subject to shift rotation resulting in shift differential. Regular, non-disruptive, and reliable attendance is an essential job duty, as well as the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Requirements

• The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma
• At least two years of driving experience
• Valid driver's license
• Knowledge of DOT/CDL regulations
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to work with and learn technology
• Ability to succeed in a diverse working environment

Nice To Haves

• CDL Class B or higher with Passenger Endorsement
• Experience operating a large 35 and 40-foot transit vehicle on city streets in fixed route service

Responsibilities

• Safe operation of a large passenger motor vehicle
• Transporting passengers to specific destinations
• Performing prescribed pre/post-operational safety maintenance checks
• Accumulating and recording statistics for daily reports on fixed route service
• Demonstrate excellent customer service skills
• Regular, non-disruptive, and reliable attendance
• Ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others

Benefits

• university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance
• tuition waivers for employees and their families
• 12 official holidays
• immediate leave accrual
• a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED