Temporary Transit Bus Driver - Training Provided
About The Position
UVA Temps is recruiting temporary Transit Bus Drivers to join UVA Parking and Transportation’s University Transit Service. Drivers provide safe and reliable transportation to the University of Virginia community by operating transit vehicles on fixed routes and supporting University-wide events. Training is provided to help employees obtain the required Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) credentials; no prior experience is necessary. Temporary employment may provide an opportunity to gain experience with the department, but placement in a benefited position is not guaranteed. Candidates seeking full-time, benefited bus driver employment must apply separately to the applicable job posting. Candidates must be available to work evenings, nights, and weekends, with a particular need for coverage between 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m. Compensation is $23.25 per hour, or $25.00 per hour for candidates who already hold a Class A or B CDL with Passenger and Air Brake endorsements. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history check, DMV driving record check, and drug screen.
Requirements
- Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
- Ability to obtain a Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Passenger and Air Brakes endorsements within the first 30–45 days of employment.
- Knowledge of highway regulations.
- Effective verbal and listening communication skills.
- Time and stress management skills.
- Ability to read and write in English to maintain daily route records.
- Ability to understand and follow verbal instructions through two-way radio communications.
- Strong customer service skills and the ability to interact with the public in a friendly, courteous, and respectful manner.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including sustained sitting and driving, pushing and pulling, repetitive motion, use of both hands, fine finger manipulation and wrist movement, and sufficient strength and dexterity in both ankles and feet to operate vehicle controls.
- Ability to climb at least one step when boarding and exiting the bus.
- Ability to bend, lift, and carry items when operating ADA-accessible equipment.
- Successful completion of a criminal history check, DMV driving record check, and drug screen.
Nice To Haves
- Existing Class A or B CDL with both Passenger and Air Brake endorsements qualifies for the $25.00 hourly rate.
Responsibilities
- Operate a transit vehicle along fixed routes.
- Provide safe and reliable transportation to the University of Virginia community.
- Provide transportation support for University-wide events.
- Maintain daily route records.
- Understand and follow verbal instructions through two-way radio communications.
- Operate ADA-accessible equipment when required.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
