Bus Driver

Lake Superior State University; Michigan; On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Superior State University is seeking a Bus Driver to provide safe, reliable transportation for university groups and contracted events. You will transport students, staff, athletic teams, and other groups while complying with Michigan laws and university policies.

The role requires CDL-B with Passenger endorsement, clean driving record, and availability for evenings and weekends. Prior experience with commercial buses is preferred, with duties including logs, inspections, and passenger

Qualifications

• Must hold valid Michigan CDL-B with Passenger endorsement.
• Clean driving record with no major violations.
• Must meet OSHA and DOT compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and irregular schedules.
• Prior experience operating commercial buses or passenger vehicles is preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

CDL B with P endorsement

Clean driving record

OSHA compliance

Customer service

Evenings/weekends availability

Transportation regulatory knowledge

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