Hourly Bus Operator

Uasys; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Arkansas invites applications for a Bus Operator with Razorback Transit. You will drive a campus and city route bus, perform pre-operational checks, and help ensure safe, reliable service for students and the public.

The position includes paid CDL training, a fixed schedule Tuesday–Saturday during peak hours, and opportunities to learn technology and work in a team. Applicants must meet DOT/driver qualifications and be legally eligible to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Pass DOT physical examination and obtain DOT medical examiner's certificate.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Age 18 or older.
• Valid Driver’s License in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Drive a campus and city street bus on fixed routes.
• Perform pre-operational safety and maintenance checks.
• Record statistics for daily reports on fixed route service.
• Maintain regular, reliable attendance and collegial relationships.
• Razorback Transit provides paid CDL training to obtain the CDL.

Skills

DOT regulations

Customer service

Technology literacy

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Type

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Work Shift

Shift Vary (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available

No

Institution Name

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.

Department

Transit Admin

Summary of Job Duties

The Bus Operator will drive a transit bus on campus and city streets to safely transport members of the campus community and the general public on fixed scheduled bus routes.
This position will perform a prescribed pre-operational safety maintenance check, as well as accumulate and record statistics for daily reports on fixed route service.
Other duties as assigned.
Regular, non-disruptive, and reliable attendance is an essential job duty, as well as the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
Razorback Transit offers paid CDL training to help you obtain the required Commercial Driver’s License for this position.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be able to pass DOT physical examination and obtain a DOT medical examiners certificate
• The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma
• Age 18 or older
• A valid Driver’s License in good standing

Preferred Qualifications

• CDL Class B or higher with Passenger Endorsement
• Experience operating a large 35 and 40-foot transit vehicle on city streets in fixed route service

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of DOT/CDL regulations
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to work with and learn technology
• Ability to succeed in a diverse working environment
• Ability to communicate clearly both in writing and verbally

Additional Information

Razorback Transit provides paid CDL training to obtain the required Commercial Driver's License (CDL) for this position. The cost of testing materials is reimbursed upon the successful completion of the written and skills test for the CDL license.

The base work schedule for this position will be Tuesday - Saturday during Peak Service Hours. Saturday is a mandatory work day. Overtime work/pay is available and/or required.

Peak Service: (Monday - Saturday)

• 6:30am- 12:30PM
• 12:30pm-6:30PM
• 6:30PM to 10:30PM

Non-Peak: (Monday - Saturday)

• 6:30AM-1:30PM
• 1:30PM-8:30PM

Please Note: This posting will be used to collect applications to fill current openings as well as anticipated future openings. Future openings are anticipated but not guaranteed. This posting will expire on the posting end date indicated. Candidates wishing to be considered after this date must reapply.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry, MVR (Motor Vehicle Registry) check, DOT drug screening, and DOTphysical

This post is for current and anticipated future openings.

Salary Information

Operator in Training $20/per hour

750 hours of experience: $22/per hour

751-1500 hours of experience: $23/per hour

1501-2500 hours of experience: $24/per hour

2501 hours of experience: $25/per hour

Required Documents to Apply

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application, License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), Resume

Optional Documents

• List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Proof of Veteran Status

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Benefits Eligible

No