Bus Driver (Part Time)

Johnson & Wales University; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 13,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Johnson & Wales University in Providence, RI seeks a part-time Transit Operator to provide safe campus transportation. The role requires operating a large capacity bus on designated routes, performing pre-trip inspections, and maintaining logs while adhering to DOT requirements.

Responsibilities include driving to campus stops, collecting passenger counts, reporting issues, and assisting with general maintenance during breaks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience working in commercial driving or related field.
• Current/valid class A or B CDL with passenger endorsement is required.
• Current/valid medical certification is required.
• Ability to communicate, read and write proficiently in English.
• DOT road test, employment history review and pre-employment drug test required.

Responsibilities

• Operates a large capacity bus on designated routes, schedules and assignments.
• Drives to university bus stops to transport passengers on time.
• Performs and records pre-trip bus inspections and tracks passenger counts.
• Reports malfunctions as required by the DOT.
• Performs basic interior and exterior bus cleaning and maintains fuel levels.
• Assists with general maintenance tasks during term breaks.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

English communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CDL with passenger endorsement

Job description

Apply now Job no: 11230
Work type: Part Time
Location: Providence, Rhode Island
Categories: Staff/Administration, Transportation, Calendar Year (12-Month), Campus Based

Summary

Provides transportation services to the campus community

Essential Job Functions

• Operates a large capacity bus for the transportation of students and other passengers according to designated routes, schedules, and assignments
• Drives to university bus stops to carry passengers to their destinations in a timely manner.
• Performs and records pre-trip bus inspections prior to operation and tracks passenger counts
• Reports malfunctions, as required by the department of transportation
• Performs basic interior and exterior bus cleaning and maintains appropriate fuel levels
• Assists with general maintenance duties during term breaks, as necessary
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Experience working in commercial driving or other related experience
• Current/valid class A or B commercial driver's license with passenger endorsement
• Current/valid medical certification
• Ability to communicate, read and write proficiently in English
• Interview process requires satisfactory completion of DOT road test, review of previous employment records, and pre-employment drug test

Physical Demands

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Manual dexterity to operate motorized equipment/vehicle
• Ability to reach vertically and horizontally, climb, bend, sit for long periods of time, and lift and/or move (up to 25 pounds)
• Ability to work in varied outside weather conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Contact with large motor vehicles, in operation, moving and parked
• Occasional exposure to bodily fluids
• Moderate exposure to elements such as weather, dirt, dust, fumes, unpleasant odors, and loud noise
• Limited exposure to emergency situations

Please Note:

Qualified candidates must live or relocate to live within a daily commuting distance of the Providence Campus location upon hire.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until job posting is closed.

Johnson & Wales University is an equal opportunity employer. The university does not illegally discriminate on the basis of any protected class. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnic and national origin, familial status, gender or gender identity, genetic information, military service, national origin, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected class.

Advertised: 13 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled