BUS DRIVER

Texas Southern University; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 26,904 - 34,302; Full time

Job summary

Texas Southern University seeks a BUS DRIVER to provide prompt and safe transportation for students and staff. Drives university buses, vans, or other vehicles to local and out-of-state events, while maintaining logs and ensuring vehicle safety.

Three to five years of related experience is typical. Requires High School diploma or GED, CDL with passenger endorsement, and a Texas driver’s license. Open to all applicants.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent; specialized or technical training.
• CDL with passenger endorsement required.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transports university vehicles for Athletics and other departments to local and out-of-state events.
• Maintains mileage, fuel, and passenger logs for state reporting.
• Ensures bus safety and compliance with procedures.
• May assist in driver training for other employees.
• May wash the bus interior/exterior and perform related cleaning tasks on return from trips.
• Loads and unloads luggage as needed.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Problem-solving

Operating equipment

Time management

Education

High School diploma or GED

Specialized or technical training

Job description

Security Sensitive Position?

Yes

Hours of Work

TBD

Posting Number

TSU203449

Official TSU Title

BUS DRIVER

Grant Title

N/A

Job Description Summary / TWC Summary

Under general supervision drives university buses, vans or other vehicles to provide prompt and safe transportation for University students and staff. Transports equipment, faculty, staff, and students of the University to local and out-of-state events.

Essential Duties Summary

• Transports University vehicles for various departments, including but not limited to Athletics, to local and out-of-state events.
• Maintains log of mileage, fuel and passengers to prepare state required reports.
• Checks to make sure bus is always safe.
• May assist in driver training for other employees.
• May wash clean dump restroom of bus on return from trips.
• Responsible for loading and unloading luggage.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

% FTE

1.0

Hiring Range

$19.53 - $24.90

Education

High School diploma or G.E.D. or equivalent and specialized or technical training.

Required Licensing/Certification

CDL with passenger endorsement.

Valid Texas Driver’s License preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• State, Local, and County laws.
• Demonstrates full/complete knowledge in an area. Requires command of technical and functional procedures, processes and subject matter in a job family or professional discipline to handle most situations and lead and/or review the work of others in multiple job classifications performing diverse responsibilities.
• Safety guidelines.

Skill in:

• Problem-solving and decision-making.
• Operating equipment.
• Time management.

Ability to:

• Work independently.
• Communicate effectively.

Work Experience

Three (3) to five (5) years related experience.

Working/Environmental Conditions

• Reach and grasp objects.
• Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, lift or crawl.
• Prolonged standing and/or walking.
• Handle moderate weight objects.
• May require routine travel.
• Work a fluctuating work schedule.

UA EEO Statement

It is the policy of Texas Southern University to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, individuals with disability, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its programs, activities, admissions or employment policies. This policy of equal opportunity is strictly observed in all University employment-related activities such as advertising, recruiting, interviewing, testing, employment training, compensation, promotion, termination, and employment benefits. This policy expressly prohibits harassment and discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, genetic history, national origin, individuals with disability, age, citizenship status, or protected veteran status. This policy shall be adhered to in accordance with the provisions of all applicable federal, state and local laws, including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.

Manual of Administrative Policies and Procedures

Open Until Filled (overrides close field)

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Open to all applicants.