Campus Transit Bus Operator (12-month position)

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

Job summary

Mississippi State University in Starkville is hiring a full-time campus transit bus operator to transport passengers around the Starkville/MSU area. The role requires safe driving, passenger assistance, and adherence to established safety procedures.

Responsibilities include pre-trip and post-trip inspections, maintaining records, and assisting with driver training. Regular shifts and possible overtime may apply; a Class B license with airbrake and passenger endorsement is required.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write.
• Three years experience operating motor vehicle, with at least one year involving commercial operation.
• Valid Class B Driver license with airbrake and passenger endorsement.
• Clear driving record and completion of drug tests.

Responsibilities

• Operate campus transit bus on a designated route to transport passengers around campus.
• Provide assistance to passengers in loading and unloading as necessary.
• Maintain vehicle interior free of debris and trash.
• Adhere to safety precautions at all times and give verbal instructions as needed.
• Exhibit courteous demeanor with passengers.
• Maintain handwritten departmental records and logs per guidelines.
• Assist with training newly hired drivers as requested.
• Report all accidents immediately per guidelines.
• Operate radio communications to coordinate shuttle intervals and base updates.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and report anomalies.
• May require occasional shift work and overtime.

Skills

Reading and writing

Vehicle operation experience

Driver’s license

Safety compliance

Job description

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.

Salary Grade:08

Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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 involve 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

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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