Bus Operator - Full-Time

Uasys; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 44,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CDL training provided

Health insurance contributions

Tuition waivers for employees

12 official holidays

Job summary

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, is seeking a Bus Operator to safely operate a large passenger vehicle and transport riders in the service area. The role requires completing safety checks, recording daily statistics, and delivering reliable customer service.

The position includes paid CDL training, access to health benefits, tuition waivers for employees and families, and a stable work schedule from Tuesday to Saturday with overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years driving experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• CDL Class B with Passenger Endorsement (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Operate a large passenger vehicle safely and transport passengers to destinations.
• Perform pre/post-operational safety checks and maintain daily reports.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service and reliability; may rotate shifts.
• Create and maintain positive, cooperative relationships with colleagues.

Skills

CDL knowledge

Customer service

Tech literacy

Diversity awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Workstudy Position: No. Job Type: Regular. Work Shift: Shift Vary (United States of America). Sponsorship Available: No. Institution Name: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville.

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.

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Department:

Transit Admin

Summary of Job Duties:

The Bus Operator is responsible for the safe operation of a large passenger motor vehicle and transporting passengers to specific destinations within the general area. This position is responsible for performing prescribed pre/post-operational safety maintenance checks; accumulating and recording statistics for daily reports on fixed route service; and must be able to demonstrate excellent customer service skills. This position could be subject to shift rotation resulting in shift differential. Regular, non-disruptive, and reliable attendance is an essential job duty, as well as the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma
• At least two years of driving experience
• Valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications:

• CDL Class B or higher with Passenger Endorsement
• Experience operating a large 35 and 40-foot transit vehicle on city streets in fixed route service

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Knowledge of DOT/CDL regulations
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to work with and learn technology
• Ability to succeed in a diverse working environment

Additional Information:

Razorback Transit provides paid CDL training to obtain the required Commercial Driver's License (CDL) for this position. The cost of testing materials is reimbursed upon the successful completion of the written and skills test for the CDL license.

The base work schedule for this position will be Tuesday - Saturday. Saturday is a mandatory work day. Overtime work/pay is available and/or required.

Please Note: This posting will be used to collect applications to fill current openings as well as anticipated future openings. Future openings are anticipated but not guaranteed. This posting will expire on the posting end date indicated. Candidates wishing to be considered after this date must reapply.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry, MVR (Motor Vehicle Registry) check, DOTdrug screening, and DOTphysical

This post is for current and anticipated future openings.

Salary Information:

$43,680 - $56,160 Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

• License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), Resume

Optional Documents:

• Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:

Caitlin Hughes, Strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist, [e-mail]

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please upload a copy of U.S Driver's License.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Benefits Eligible:

Yes