Campus Bus Operator, Campus Bus

Indiana University Bloomington; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 1,515,000 - 1,929,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental

HSA

Flexible spending

Tuition subsidy

Paid holidays

Job summary

Indiana University Bloomington's Campus Bus is hiring an in-person bus operator at the Intermediate/Foundation level on the Bloomington Campus. The successful candidate will operate buses on designated routes, ensure passenger safety, and comply with all traffic and university policies.

Requirements include a CDL-B with passenger and air brake endorsements, a high school diploma or equivalent, and at least 1 year of driving public transit experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and completion of bus operator training program.
• 1 year of experience driving public transportation vehicles.
• CDL license class B with passenger and air brake endorsements and ability to be insured by Indiana University.

Responsibilities

• Operate a public transportation vehicle in a safe and efficient manner and maintain positive relations with passengers and other road users.
• Monitor safety and mechanical operation of the vehicle, including gauges and warning signals.
• Operate doors, wheelchair lift, ramp, and on-board devices; comply with ADA requirements and transit regulations.
• Prepare ridership and operation logs and reports; perform other duties as needed when not driving.

Skills

CDL-B License

English proficiency

Public transit knowledge

Safety awareness

Customer relations

Time management

Flexibility

Documentation

Education

High school diploma

Job description

CAMPUS BUS (BA-BUSS-IUBLA)

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

IU Bloomington is home to over 48,000 undergraduate and graduate students and over 19,000 faculty, staff, and part-time employees.

Campus Bus provides transportation to over 3 million rides a year and operates a 6-route system with approximately 30 buses, 50 bus operators, 4 mechanics, and a management team. It has a long-standing partnership with the local transit system, further extending its reach and resources.

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

• Operates a public transportation vehicle in a safe and efficient manner while maintaining positive customer relations with passengers, drivers of other vehicles on the street, and pedestrians.
• Monitors the safety and mechanical operation of the public transportation vehicle assigned by constant attention to safety and mechanical devices and warning signals, such as the following (for the purposes of illustration only): The speedometer, water temperature gauge, oil pressure gauge, engine warning lights and buzzers, etc.
• Operates mechanical and electronic devices on the public transportation vehicle, including front and rear doors, wheelchair lift or ramp, wheelchair securement devices, bus kneeling device, radio, Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) devices, passenger counters, destination signs, public address systems, heating and ventilating equipment, safety devices and warning lights, etc.
• Conforms to all Indiana University, local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations applicable to public transportation operations, including (for the purposes of illustration only), performing the following: Pre-and post-trip inspections of the public transportation vehicle assigned, American with Disabilities Act (ADA) required announcements and assistance for passengers with disabilities, etc.
• Prepares logs, forms, and reports on the ridership and operations of the assigned public transportation vehicle.
• May be assigned other duties not related to operating a public transportation vehicle when their services are not needed for driving, such as clerical, courier, public transit information duties, etc.

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

Intermediate Requirements

EDUCATION

Required

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

Required

WORK EXPERIENCE

• 1 year of experience driving public transportation vehicles.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Required

• CDL license class B with passenger and air brake endorsements and ability to be insured by Indiana University. These are Safety Sensitive positions as defined by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and are therefore subject to all current and future FTA Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations upon date of hire.

Skills

Required

• Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner.
• Proficient in English with written and verbal communication skills.
• 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, dynamic environment.
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.
• Highly thorough and dependable.
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to represent the company with external constituents.
• Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion.
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
• Ability to build strong customer relationships.
• Knowledge of traffic regulations and rules and regulations regarding public transportation.
• Knowledge of safety precautions and practices in the operation of public transportation vehicles.
• Ability to know your location in relation to the environment or know where other objects are in relation to you and the vehicle.
• Ability to read and understand written instructions, hear, and understand verbal instructions and to maintain legible records.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with a wide variety of people and effectively communicate with passengers, members of the public and other staff.

Foundational Requirements

EDUCATION

Required

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

Required

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

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Required

• CDL license class B with passenger and air brake endorsements and ability to be insured by Indiana University. These are Safety Sensitive positions as defined by the Federal Transit Administration and are therefore subject to all current and future Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations upon date of hire.

Required

• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Proficient in English written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills.
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.
• Highly thorough and dependable.
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to represent the company with external constituents.
• Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion.
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
• Ability to build strong customer relationships.
• Ability to read and understand written instructions, hear and understand verbal instructions and to maintain legible records.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with a diverse population and effectively verbally communicate with passengers, members of the public and other staff.
• Ability to know your location in relation to the environment or know where other objects are in relation to you and the vehicle.
• Ability to learn safety precautions and practices in the operation of public transportation vehicles.
• Ability to learn traffic regulations and rules and regulations regarding public transportation.
• Ability to able to hear and understand verbal instructions given by supervisors, either in person or over the radio.

This role requires stationary positioning for long periods of time. It also requires a CDL-B or chauffeur´s level driver's license issued by the state of Indiana and the ability to be insured by Indiana University. This role requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds The person in this role must be able to perform the essential tasks with or without an accommodation.

During summer furlough period, alternative work assignments may be available.

• Employees who hold a CDL who are not 21 years of age are restricted to operating university vehicles within Monroe County only (INLOCC restriction).
• CDL holders under 21 years of age are required to operate intrastate commerce only (State of Indiana restriction).

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

Bloomington, Indiana

This is an in-person position

Intermediate Career Level

$23.09 per hour.

Foundation Career Level

$19.00 per hour until training is successfully completed.

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array 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, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

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 the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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

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