Bus Driver 630849

Oklahoma State University; Stillwater (OK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma State University in Stillwater is seeking an on-campus bus operator to transport students, staff, and the public along fixed routes. You will perform pre-operational safety inspections and maintain daily reports.

Requirements include a High School diploma, a valid driver's license, a Class B CDL with P endorsement, no air brake restriction, passing a DOT physical, and the ability to lift 50 pounds and assist with wheelchair securement.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED (conferred by start date).
• Valid driver's license at time of hire.
• Class B CDL with P endorsement and no air brake restriction within 30 days.
• DOT physical required.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds and assist with wheelchair securement.

Responsibilities

• Operate a Transit or Para-Transit bus on campus, city streets, and state highways.
• Safely transport students, staff, faculty, and the public along fixed routes.
• Perform pre-operational safety and maintenance inspections.
• Accurately collect and record daily statistics for reports.
• Must be 18 years or older and ADA compliant.

Skills

Wheelchair securement

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

High School/GED

Tools

CDL training

Job description

Campus

OSU-Stillwater

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 5:00am to midnight (schedules vary)

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$18.00 - $24.50

Hourly

About This Position

Operate a Transit or Para-Transit bus on campus, city streets, and state-designated highways. Safely transport university students, staff, faculty, and members of the general public along fixed scheduled bus routes. Conduct and document required pre-operational safety and maintenance inspections. Accurately collect, maintain, and record statistics for daily reports. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be physically able to stoop, bend, and kneel as necessary to properly secure wheelchairs in compliance with ADA requirements. Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds and not have an air-brake restriction

Required Qualifications

• High School/GED (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)

Certifications, Registrations, And/or Licenses

• Valid driver's license at the time of hire.
• Must have or obtain within 30 days of hire a Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with:
  • \"P\" (Passenger) endorsement
  • No air brake restriction
• The department will cover the cost of CDL training.
• Must be able to pass DOT physical.

Skills, Proficiencies, And/or Knowledge

• Must be able to stoop, bend, and kneel to assist with ADA wheelchair securement.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Transit Drivers:
  • 1 year of experience driving a bus or similar vehicle.
  • \"P\" (Passenger) endorsement.
  • No air brake restriction.
• Shuttle Drivers:
  • 2 years of experience driving a bus or similar vehicle.
  • \"P\" (Passenger) endorsement.
  • No air brake restriction.

Working Conditions

• Must be able to bend, stoop, and kneel to secure wheelchairs to fulfill ADA requirements and to lift at least 50 pounds.