F/T Driver (9 Months)-1

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,200; Full time

Job summary

Florida Institute of Technology is seeking a Bus Driver/Operator for the Transportation Department. This full-time, 9-month position runs August through May and involves driving campus routes, providing safe and friendly service, and supporting operations 7 days a week.

Applicants must hold a CDL Class A or B with passenger endorsement and have at least one year of passenger bus experience (16+ capacity). The role is essential personnel, with on-call duties and potential overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• CDL Class A or B with passenger endorsement is required.
• At least one year of experience operating passenger buses (16+ capacity).
• Must be available for 9-month August–May, and report for emergencies as essential personnel.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport passengers across campus and surrounding areas.
• Deliver excellent customer service as a visible ambassador of the university.
• Use efficient computer skills for clerical tasks, email communication, and fleet reporting.
• Collaborate with team members and departments to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Fuel, clean, and perform routine maintenance checks on assigned and shared vehicles.
• Maintain accurate logs and submit documentation through digital platforms.
• Report to work during emergencies or special events as an essential employee.
• Comply with traffic and safety regulations to operate vehicles safely and courteously.
• Be prepared to adapt to route changes due to weather or other conditions.
• Subject to DOT drug/alcohol testing and a physical exam.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Safety-conscious

Teamwork

Education

CDL Class A or B with passenger endorsement

One year of passenger bus operation experience (16+ capacity)

Job description

Join the front line of campus life as a Bus Driver/Operator withthe University's Transportation Department! This full-time, 9-monthposition (August–May) plays a key role in delivering safe,reliable, and friendly service to our campus community. Driverswork 40 hours per week on rotating shifts between 4:45 AM and 12:30AM, supporting operations 7 days a week. They also may be asked tobe on-call or support overtime driving.

As a vital part of our team, you’ll be the face of the universityfor many students, faculty, and visitors—providing exceptionalservice with every ride. This essential position requires a CDLClass A or B with passenger endorsement and at least one year ofexperience operating passenger buses (16+ capacity). The positionis considered essential personnel and must report for emergencypreparedness or response.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safely transport passengers across campus and surroundingareas.
• Deliver excellent customer service as a visible ambassador of theuniversity.
• Use efficient computer skills for clerical tasks, emailcommunication, and fleet reporting.
• Collaborate with team members and departments to ensure smoothdaily operations.
• Fuel, clean, and perform routine maintenance checks on assignedand shared vehicles.
• Maintain accurate logs and submit documentation through digitalplatforms.
• Report to work during emergencies or special events as anessential employee.
• Compliance with traffic and safety regulations in order tooperate vehicles in a safe and courteous manner
• Ability to react to changing conditions in route format, weather,or general driving conditions.
• Subject to DOT drug/alcohol testing and physical exam.
• All other duties as assigned.

Equal Opportunity

Florida Institute of Technology does not discriminate on the basisof race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, disability,age, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status,veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics in itsactivities and programs. In accordance with Title IX of theEducation Amendments of 1972, Florida Tech does not discriminate onthe basis of sex. Inquiries concerning the application of the Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment policy may be directed to the Equal Opportunity Director and Investigator at 150 West University Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901, or email [e-mail], or [phone]; or to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Please notify us at least five days in advance if a reasonableaccommodation for a disability is needed by calling the Office ofHuman Resources at 321-674-8100.

Annual Security & Fire Safety Report

The federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy andCampus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) requires colleges anduniversities, both public and private, participating in federalstudent aid programs to disclose campus safety information, andimposes certain basic requirements for handling incidents of sexualviolence and emergency situations.

Florida Tech’s 2025 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includesstatistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimesthat occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings orproperty owned or controlled by Florida Tech; and on publicproperty within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from,the campus.

The numbers provided include crime statistics that were reported tolocal law enforcement agencies, campus security and other CampusSecurity Authorities.

The report also includes institutional policy statements regardingcampus safety and security measures; descriptions of prevention andawareness programs; related university procedures and importantguidance; and other essential safety information.

You can obtain a printed copy of this report at the Department ofSecurity Welcome Center located at 3126 Panther Place, duringnormal business hours, or by accessing the following website 2025 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.

Official Transcripts

Official transcripts of all collegiate work must be sent directlyfrom the attended institution to the Office of Human Resourcesprior to the first day of employment. All international degreesmust have a course-by-course official evaluation and translationsent to the Human Resources Office directly from an evaluationcompany affiliated with the National Association of CredentialEvaluation Services, Inc. (NACES).

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