Bus Driver

Lake Superior State University; Michigan; On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Superior State University in Michigan seeks a Bus Driver to provide safe, reliable transportation for university groups and contracted events. You will drive university buses and vans, perform pre/post-trip inspections, and maintain logs in accordance with state and university policies.

Qualified candidates hold a Michigan CDL with Group B and Passenger endorsements, have a clean driving record, and can meet OSHA/DOT standards. Evening, weekend, and on-call shifts are required for this role.

Qualifications

• Valid Michigan CDL with Group B and Passenger endorsement.
• Clean driving record and background check.
• Ability to complete all State of Michigan driving and safety examinations.
• Must meet OSHA and DOT compliance standards.
• Previous experience operating commercial buses or passenger vehicles.
• Minimum age of 21 years old.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, on-call shifts, and irregular schedules.

Responsibilities

• Operate university-contracted buses and vans safely and professionally.
• Transport passengers reliably to scheduled destinations in a punctual manner.
• Perform vehicle inspections before and after trips as required.
• Adhere to all traffic laws, safety protocols, and university transportation policies.
• Maintain precise trip logs and mileage reports.
• Assist passengers with boarding and exiting as needed.
• Maintain the cleanliness and basic maintenance of assigned vehicles.

Skills

Commercial Driver's License

Customer service

Communication

Safety consciousness

OSHA compliance

Job description

Title: Bus Driver

VP Area: Academic Affairs

Department: Charter Schools Office

Published Salary Range: 26.50/HR

Job Summary/Basic Function:

Under the supervision of the LSSU Charter Schools designee, provide safe, reliable, and professional transportation services for university groups and contracted events. The drivers will be responsible for transporting students, staff, athletic teams, and other groups to various events, ensuring compliance with all Michigan licensing laws, University Risk and Safety policies, and OSHA safety standards.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate university-contracted buses and vans safely and professionally.
• Transport passengers reliably to scheduled destinations in a punctual manner.
• Perform vehicle inspections before and after trips as required.
• Adhere to all traffic laws, safety protocols, and university transportation policies.
• Maintain precise trip logs and mileage reports.
• Assist passengers with boarding and exiting as needed.
• Maintain the cleanliness and basic maintenance of assigned vehicles.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1. Valid Michigan Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Group B and Passenger (P) endorsement.
• 2. Clean driving record with no major violations and a background check.
• 3. Ability to successfully complete all necessary State of Michigan driving and safety examinations.
• 4. Must meet all OSHA and Department of Transportation (DOT) compliance standards.
• 5. Previous experience operating commercial buses or passenger vehicles.
• 6. Minimum age of 21 years old (following CDL passenger requirements).
• 7. Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• 8. Availability to work evenings, weekends, on-call shifts, and irregular schedules as required.

Physical Demands:

The above statement reflects the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.

Work Hours:

Flexible

Advertised:

12 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time