Bus Operator

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa Parking and Transportation Department is hiring CAMBUS Bus Operators. Under general supervision, the operator drives passenger-carrying buses and uses judgment to provide safe, reliable public transit services. The position is performed fully on campus at the West Campus Transportation Center. Operators drive passenger vehicles in varied conditions, help riders board and exit safely, and maintain route schedules in a reasonable and safe manner. They provide courteous customer service, relay transit information, and answer rider questions. Operators use onboard equipment, including mobile data terminals, according to agency policy; inspect vehicles for safe operating condition; report equipment malfunctions; and notify dispatch of delays, breakdowns, and accidents, including through written reports. They also assist riders with disabilities in accordance with agency policies and ADA regulations, including securing wheelchairs and other medical or mobility equipment. The schedule consists of an 8-hour shift, plus an unpaid lunch period, within Monday–Friday operating hours of 4:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Occasional overtime is required. The full job description is available by email from the listed contact. Applicants must upload a resume marked as a “Relevant File.” The resume should include CDL class, endorsements, and the date of first issuance. Successful candidates must disclose conviction history and undergo a criminal background check and driver’s license verification. Up to five professional references will be requested later in the recruitment process.

Requirements

Possess a valid U.S. driver’s license.
Pass and maintain driving privileges in accordance with University of Iowa Driving Policy.
Possess, or be able to obtain and maintain, a Class B Commercial Driver’s License with Passenger Endorsement and with the airbrakes restriction lifted.
Submit to drug and alcohol testing in compliance with FTA regulations.
Upload a resume marked as a “Relevant File,” including CDL class, endorsements, and date of first issuance.
Disclose any conviction history and undergo a criminal background check and driver’s license verification.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the campus and 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-carrying vehicles in a variety of conditions.
Assist riders in safely boarding and exiting the vehicle.
Maintain route schedules in a reasonable and safe manner.
Provide courteous customer service, relay system information, and answer rider questions.
Use onboard vehicle equipment, including mobile data terminals, in compliance with agency policy.
Inspect vehicles and check that they 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 accordance with agency policies and ADA regulations, including securing wheelchairs and other medical or mobility equipment.