Campus Transit Driver — Safe, Customer‑Focused Service

Duke PA; Durham, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University Transportation Services in Durham is seeking a Bus Driver to safely operate transit vehicles on assigned routes, transporting students, employees, patients, visitors with courteous professional service.

You will follow regulations, complete logs and inspections, communicate with dispatch, and participate in training; flexible scheduling including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of one year of experience operating public transportation vehicles or similar heavy vehicles.
• Valid North Carolina Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Air Brake Endorsement.
• Ability to meet all applicable federal, state, and Duke transportation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate buses and transit vehicles on assigned routes and adhere to schedules.
• Transport students, employees, patients, visitors, and other passengers in a courteous, professional manner.
• Follow state and federal traffic laws, regulations, and Duke policies.
• Complete required documentation including manifests, inspections, and incident reports.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure safe operation.
• Communicate with dispatch using two-way radio for route updates and incidents.
• Attend training and development activities and follow dispatch instructions.

Skills

Safety

Customer service

Vehicle operation

Communication

Dispatch coordination

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

NC CDL Class B

Air Brake Endorsement

Tools

Two-way radio

Job description

Duke University Transportation Services in Durham is seeking a Bus Driver to safely operate transit vehicles on assigned routes, transporting students, employees, patients, visitors with courteous professional service.

You will follow regulations, complete logs and inspections, communicate with dispatch, and participate in training; flexible scheduling including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.