Campus Bus Operator, Campus Bus

Indiana University Bloomington; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Tuition subsidy

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Indiana University Bloomington is seeking a bus operator for Campus Bus in Bloomington, IN. The role requires a CDL-B with passenger and air brake endorsements and completion of IU’s bus operator training. Experience driving public transit is preferred.

This is a safety-sensitive, in-person campus position with potential clerical duties when not driving. The University offers comprehensive benefits, with a starting wage of $21.34/hr for Intermediate level and $19.00/hr at Foundational level,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of the bus operator training program.
• 1 year of experience driving public transportation vehicles.
• CDL license class B with passenger and air brake endorsements, insured by IU.

Responsibilities

• Operate a public transportation vehicle safely and efficiently.
• Monitor safety and mechanical operation of the vehicle.
• Complete logs and reports on ridership and operations.
• May perform clerical or information duties when not driving.
• Comply with all applicable laws and IU policies.

Skills

English communication

Time management

Professional demeanor

Safety conscious

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CDL-B with passenger & air brake endorsements

Job description

Department

CAMPUS BUS (BA-BUSS-IUBLA)

Department Information

Since 1966, Indiana University(IU) Campus Bus Service has been providing bus service on theBloomington campus. IU Bloomington's 1940-acre campus is oftenconsidered one of the most beautiful campuses in the nation and isset in USA Today's #2 Best College Town in America.

IU Bloomington is home to over 48,000 undergraduate and graduatestudents and over 19,000 faculty, staff, and part-timeemployees.

Campus Bus provides transportation to over 3 million rides a yearand operates a 6-route system with approximately 30 buses, 50 busoperators, 4 mechanics, and a management team. It has along-standing partnership with the local transit system, furtherextending its reach and resources.

Campus Bus is a business unit within Auxiliary Business Services(ABS). ABS operate in a shared services model that supportsfinance, human resources, payroll, and marketing needs of CampusBus.

Job Summary

Department Specific Responsibilities

• Operates a public transportation vehicle in a safe andefficient manner while maintaining positive customer relations withpassengers, drivers of other vehicles on the street, andpedestrians.
• Monitors the safety and mechanical operation of the publictransportation vehicle assigned by constant attention to safety andmechanical devices and warning signals, such as the following (forthe purposes of illustration only): the speedometer, watertemperature gauge, oil pressure gauge, engine warning lights andbuzzers, etc.
• Operates mechanical and electronic devices on the publictransportation vehicle, including front and rear doors, wheelchairlift or ramp, wheelchair securement devices, bus kneeling device,radio, Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) devices, passengercounters, destination signs, public address systems, heating andventilating equipment, safety devices and warning lights, etc.
• Conforms to all University, local, state, and federal laws,rules, and regulations applicable to public transportationoperations, including (for the purposes of illustration only),performing the following: pre-and post-trip inspections of thepublic transportation vehicle assigned, ADA required announcementsand assistance for passengers with disabilities, etc.
• Prepares logs, forms, and reports on the ridership andoperations of the assigned public transportation vehicle.
• May be assigned other duties not related to operating a publictransportation vehicle when their services are not needed fordriving, such as clerical, courier, public transit informationduties, etc.

General Responsibilities

• Operates a public transportation vehicle in a safe andefficient manner while maintaining positive customer relations withpassengers, drivers of other vehicles on the street, andpedestrians.
• Monitors the safety and mechanical operation of the publictransportation vehicle assigned by constant attention to safety andmechanical devices and warning signals, such as the following (forthe purposes of illustration only): The speedometer, watertemperature gauge, oil pressure gauge, engine warning lights andbuzzers, etc.
• Operates mechanical and electronic devices on the publictransportation vehicle, including front and rear doors, wheelchairlift or ramp, wheelchair securement devices, bus kneeling device,radio, Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) devices, passengercounters, destination signs, public address systems, heating andventilating equipment, safety devices and warning lights, etc.
• Conforms to all Indiana University, local, state, and federallaws, rules, and regulations applicable to public transportationoperations, including (for the purposes of illustration only),performing the following: Pre-and post-trip inspections of thepublic transportation vehicle assigned, American with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) required announcements and assistance for passengers withdisabilities, etc.
• Prepares logs, forms, and reports on the ridership andoperations of the assigned public transportation vehicle.
• May be assigned other duties not related to operating a publictransportation vehicle when their services are not needed fordriving, such as clerical, courier, public transit informationduties, etc.

Qualifications

This position is posted at the Intermediate Career Level butmay be filled at the Foundational Career Level depending onthe candidate's qualifications. Although they will be similar, theduties and responsibilities may differ if filled at the lower rank.Please see the qualifications for each level listed below.

Intermediate Career Level Requirements

EDUCATION

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)AND
• Completion of bus operator training program.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 1 year of experience driving public transportationvehicles.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Required

• CDL license class B with passenger and air brake endorsementsand ability to be insured by Indiana University. These are SafetySensitive positions as defined by the Federal TransitAdministration (FTA) and are therefore subject to all current andfuture FTA Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations upon date ofhire.

SKILLS

Required

• Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner.
• Proficient in English with written and verbal communicationskills.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills.
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamicenvironment.
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.
• Highly thorough and dependable.
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even underpressure.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to represent the company with externalconstituents.
• Ability to drive multiple projects to successfulcompletion.
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
• Ability to build strong customer relationships.
• Knowledge of traffic regulations and rules and regulationsregarding public transportation.
• Knowledge of safety precautions and practices in the operationof public transportation vehicles.
• Ability to know your location in relation to the environment orknow where other objects are in relation to you and thevehicle.
• Ability to read and understand written instructions, hear, andunderstand verbal instructions and to maintain legiblerecords.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships witha variety of stakeholders.

Foundational Career Level Requirements

EDUCATION

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• Completion of the bus operator training program prior tooperating a bus in regular service.
• Ability to successfully complete required classroom and on thestreet training program during the probationary period.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Required

• CDL license class B with passenger and air brake endorsementsand ability to be insured by Indiana University. These are SafetySensitive positions as defined by the Federal TransitAdministration and are therefore subject to all current and futureFTA Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations Upon Date of Hire.

SKILLS

Required

• Be highly thorough and dependable;
• Maintain a high degree of professionalism;
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to high quality;
• Prioritize multiple demands and possess excellentorganizational and time-management skills;
• Demonstrate a high level of accuracy, even under pressure;
• Be proficient in English written, verbal communication, andlistening skills;
• Read and understand written instructions, hear and understandverbal instructions, and maintain legible records;
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with a diversepopulation and effectively communicate verbally with passengers,members of the public, and other staff;
• Work with customers from a wide variety of cultures andbackgrounds;
• Possess flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamicenvironment;
• Seek to acquire knowledge in area of specialty;
• Represent the company with external constituents;
• Know your location in relation to the environment or know whereother objects are in relation to you and the vehicle;
• Learn safety precautions and practices in the operation ofpublic transportation vehicles
• Learn and operate in accordance with traffic laws, and rulesand regulations regarding public transportation.

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires stationary positioning for long periods of time.It also requires a CDL-B or chauffer's level driver's licenseissued by the State of Indiana and the ability to be insured byIndiana University. This role requires the ability to move objectsweighing up to 25 pounds The person in this role must be able toperform the essential tasks with or without an accommodation.

Additional Information

During summer furlough period, alternative work assignments may beavailable.

• Employees who hold a CDL who are not 21 years of age arerestricted to operating university vehicles within Monroe Countyonly (INLOCC restriction)
• CDL holders under 21 years of age are required to operateintrastate commerce only (State of Indiana restriction)

Candidate must independently obtain CLP (Commercial Learner's Permit), class B, with Passenger and Air Brake endorsements, andinsurable by Indiana University. The training must be completed in an 8-week time frame. These are safety sensitive positions asdefined by the Federal Transit Administration and therefore subjectto all current and future FTA drug and alcohol testing requirementsupon date of hire.

Work Location

Bloomington, Indiana

This is an in-person position

Advertised Salary

Intermediate

$21.34 per hour.

Foundational

$19.00 per hour, until training is successfully completed

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a widearray of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, criticalillness, and supplemental accidental death & dismembermentinsurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject tovesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IUcourses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteerevents
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IUBenefit Programs Brochure .

Job Classification

Career Level: Intermediate

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Operations

Job Family: Transportation

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This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on theadvertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time atthe discretion of the University, but will remain open for aminimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, pleasesubmit your application within 5 business days of the PostedDate.

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Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider ofADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discriminationhere which includes contact information

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