Campus Transit Bus Operator

Mississippi State University; Starkville (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A public university in Starkville, MS is seeking a full-time Transit Bus Driver to transport students around campus. The role entails operating a bus, assisting passengers, and maintaining safety and cleanliness on the vehicle. Candidates must have a Class B driver's license with airbrake and passenger endorsement, and three years of commercial driving experience. This is a 12-month position with various responsibilities and physical requirements, offering stable employment in the education sector.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s license, personal and commercial; Class B License with airbrake and passenger endorsement.
• Three years experience operating motor vehicle with at least one year involving commercial operation.
• Ability to read and write.
• Clear driving record.
• Completion of drug tests which indicate an absence of illegal controlled substance use.

Responsibilities

• Operate campus transit bus on a designated route to transport passengers.
• Assist passengers in loading and unloading as necessary.
• Maintain vehicle interior free of debris and trash.
• Ensure that all safety precautions are adhered to.
• Maintain accurate handwritten departmental records and logs.
• Maintain accurate handwritten departmental records and logs in accordance with established guidelines and requirements.
• Assist with training newly hired drivers as requested.
• Report all accidents immediately and in accordance with established guidelines.
• Operate radio communication equipment to coordinate and communicate shuttle intervals, coordinate breaks, and appraise base of pertinent information.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspection of equipment and vehicle in accordance with established guidelines for reporting any extraordinary situation or discovery.
• May require occasional shift work and occasional overtime in the absence of sufficient bus operator pool.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Read & write

Commercial driving experience

Safety conscious

Job description

Apply now Job no: 510125
Position type: Full-Time 12-Month
Department: 730100 - Transportation
Location: Main Campus - Starkville, MS
Categories: Support Staff
Position Open Date: Jan 6 2026

Position Function

To drive a campus transit bus to transport passengers around Starkville/MSU area. This position is a full-time position employed for 12-months of the year.

1. Operate campus transit bus on a designated route to transport passengers around campus.
2. Provide assistance to passengers in loading and unloading as necessary.
3. Maintain vehicle interior keeping it free of debris and trash.
4. Ensure that all safety precautions are adhered to at all times; provide verbal instructions to passengers as necessary to ensure compliance.
5. Must exhibit a courteous demeanor with passengers.
6. Maintain accurate handwritten departmental records and logs in accordance with established guidelines and requirements.
7. Assist with training newly hired drivers as requested.
8. Report all accidents immediately and in accordance with established guidelines.
9. Operate radio communication equipment to coordinate and communicate shuttle intervals, coordinate breaks, and appraise base of pertinent information.
10. Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspection of equipment and vehicle in accordance with established guidelines for reporting any extraordinary situation or discovery.
11. May require occasional shift work and occasional overtime in the absence of sufficient bus operator pool.
12. Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Ability to read and write.
2. Three years experience operating motor vehicle with at least one year involving commercial operation.
3. Valid Driver’s license, personal and commercial; Class B License with airbrake and passenger endorsement.
4. Clear driving record.
5. Completion of drug tests which indicate an absence of illegal controlled substance use.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Regularly involves lifting, bending or other physical exertion. Often exposed to one or more elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc., with one often to the point of being objectionable. Injuries may require professional treatment.

Work schedules, volume of work, or priorities seldom change; able to anticipate new work; minimum distractions or interruptions; seldom involves conflicting demands on time.

Job frequently requires sitting, reaching, climbing or balancing, talking, hearing, handling objects with hands.

Job occasionally requires standing, walking, and lifting up to 10 pounds.

Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically.

Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, [phone].

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Advertised: Jan 06 2026 Central Standard Time
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