Bus Driver

Duke University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University in Durham, NC seeks a shuttle bus driver responsible for transporting passengers on defined routes in a safe, courteous manner. You will operate transit vehicles, follow schedules, perform pre/post checks, and assist riders as needed.

This role requires at least one year of experience with public transportation or heavy vehicles, a valid NC Class B driver's license with air brake and passenger endorsement, and the ability to communicate clearly with dispatch and passengers.

Qualifications

• At least one year experience operating public transportation vehicles or other heavy vehicles.
• Valid NC Class B driver's license with air brake and passenger endorsement.
• Ability to operate bus safely and follow schedules.

Responsibilities

• Abide by safety regulations, traffic laws, and company procedures.
• Complete required paperwork including manifests and incident reports.
• Follow dispatch instructions and manage pick-up/drop-off efficiently.
• Answer passenger questions and ensure a comfortable, safe ride.
• Stay current with federal transit requirements and route operations.
• Operate transit vehicles across varying hours and communicate via two-way radio.

Skills

Public transit vehicle operation

Safety-conscious

Customer service

Education

NC Class B Driver's License with Air Brake & Passenger Endorsement

Job description

Be You.

What You'll Do.

This position is responsible for transporting passengers over specified distant points according to a set time schedule. Duties involve the ability to operate the assigned vehicle in a safe, reliable, and professional manner while being courteous, patient, and helpful to all passengers.

Skills and knowledge of how to operate in a transit systems and coordination with team members daily.

Responsibilities Include (but Are Not Limited To)

• Abides by all safety and traffic regulations/laws as well as company policy/procedures;
• properly completes all required paperwork to include manifests, pre/post-inspection checks, accident reports, and other applicable forms/reports.
• Uses sound judgment in following dispatch instructions, being able to recognize, create, and follow logical sequences for pick- up and drop- off of passengers in an efficient manner. Attends training classes with successful completion;
• answers passenger questions politely and accurately, toinclude questions about service area, eligibility requirements, and fares; ensures passengers' ride is comfortable and safe; provides assistance to individuals as needed;
• knows and abides by all federal transit requirements; keeps current on the operation of all service routes;
• safely operates transit vehicles to pick up and transport customers while adhering to transit vehicle route schedule and maintaining a pleasant and courteous manner completes familiarization with system and safety features; geography and roadways of an assigned route and of the entire service area; traffic rules, regulations and laws, and transfer points;
• receives and transmits two-way radio messages involving accidents, incidents, emergencies, criminal activities, or other authorized Duke University business utilizing judgment and discretion to ensure customer and individual safety. Performs vehicle operations at varying hours of day and night.
• Will work outside regular business hours as required by service demands;
• writes reports and completes forms as required, may prepare detailed written reports concerning accidents incidents, breakdowns and mechanical defects, as required at the end of their shift

Performs other duties as required by department on the position

What You'll Bring.

Education/Experience

AT LEAST ONE YEAR EXPERIENCE OPERATING PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION VEHICLES/HEAVY TRUCKS OR OTHER HEAVY VEHICLES AND VALID NC CLASS B DRIVERSLICENSE WITH AIR BRAKE AND PASSENGER ENDORSEMENT, OPERATES BUS TO TRANSPORT STUDENTS, EMPLOYEES, PATIENTS AND VISTORS.

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.