Bus Operator

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa Parking and Transportation is hiring CAMBUS Bus Operators. Under general supervision, the Bus Operator operates passenger-carrying buses and uses judgment to deliver safe and reliable public transit services. The role is performed fully on campus at the West Campus Transportation Center and serves the university community and the public through CAMBUS, the university’s no-fare, FTA-funded on-campus bus system. The schedule consists of an 8-hour shift, plus an unpaid lunch period, within operating hours of Monday through Friday, 4:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Occasional overtime is required. Operators provide rider assistance and customer service, follow route schedules safely, use onboard equipment in accordance with agency policy, and report vehicle or service issues. Candidates must hold a valid U.S. driver’s license and possess, or be able to obtain and maintain, a Class B Commercial Driver’s License with Passenger Endorsement and lifted Airbrakes restriction. The position is subject to drug and alcohol testing under FTA regulations.

Requirements

Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license.
Must pass and maintain driving privileges in accordance with University Driving Policy.
Possess, or have the ability to obtain and maintain, a Class B Commercial Driver’s License with Passenger Endorsement and the Airbrakes restriction lifted.
Must undergo drug and alcohol testing in compliance with FTA regulations.
Applicants must upload a resume marked as a “Relevant File”; the resume should include CDL class, endorsements, and date of first issuance.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of campus and the service area.
Experience driving a Class B transit bus in an urban setting.
Ability to communicate clearly with operators, dispatch, supervisors, and other agency personnel through written, verbal, and radio communication.
Ability to work and maintain professional composure in stressful situations.

Responsibilities

Operate passenger vehicles in a variety of conditions.
Assist riders to safely board and exit the vehicle.
Maintain route schedules in a reasonable and safe manner.
Provide customer service to riders, relay system information, and answer questions professionally and courteously.
Use onboard vehicle equipment, including mobile data terminals, in compliance with agency policy.
Perform vehicle inspections and checks to ensure vehicles are in safe operating condition for passenger transport.
Report equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel.
Report delays, breakdowns, and accidents to dispatch and in written reports.
Assist riders with disabilities in compliance with agency policies and ADA regulations, including securing wheelchairs and other medical or mobility equipment.