Motor Pool Bus Driver (2025/2026)

University of North Carolina Pembroke; Pembroke (NC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

University of North Carolina Pembroke is seeking a Motor Pool Bus Driver for the 2025/2026 term to transport students, faculty and staff on pre‑planned routes. The 0.5 FTE position offers 20 hours per week with rotating shifts across 12 months.

Applicants must hold a North Carolina Class B driver's license, a high school diploma or GED, and demonstrate knowledge of traffic rules and safe operation. UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer and performs background checks.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work; required licenses/certifications to operate assigned vehicles or equipment.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid NC Class B Driver's License; ability to pass a bus operation performance test with a clean driving record.
• Knowledge of traffic and highway safety rules; ability to operate a bus safely and economically; ability to understand and follow instructions; ability to relate to students, parents and school personnel.

Responsibilities

• Transport students, faculty and staff to and from events following a pre‑planned route and time schedule.
• Regulate heating and ventilation for passenger comfort; drive the bus carefully and in compliance with traffic regulations.
• Ensure the safety of passengers during loading, unloading and transit; maintain discipline and report delays or accidents to the supervisor.
• Keep operational records and complete simple reports; report vehicle defects to the shop supervisor; refuel as necessary.
• Complete various forms and records, including updated route sheets and time sheets.

Skills

Traffic and highway safety rules

Operate bus safely

Follow instructions

Relate to students and staff

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

NC Class B Driver's License

Job description

Overview

Motor Pool Bus Driver (2025/2026)

Responsibilities

• Transport students, faculty and staff to and from events following a pre‑planned route and time schedule.
• Regulate heating and ventilation for passenger comfort; drive the bus carefully and in compliance with traffic regulations.
• Ensure the safety of passengers during loading, unloading and transit; maintain discipline and report delays or accidents to the supervisor.
• Keep operational records and complete simple reports; report vehicle defects to the shop supervisor; refuel as necessary.
• Complete various forms and records, including updated route sheets and time sheets.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work; required licenses/certifications to operate assigned vehicles or equipment.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid North Carolina Class B Driver's License; ability to pass a bus operation performance test with a clean driving record.
• Knowledge of traffic and highway safety rules; ability to operate a bus safely and economically; ability to understand and follow instructions; ability to relate to students, parents and school personnel.

Job Details

• FTE: 0.5
• Work Schedule: 20 hours/week, flexible; Rotating Shift
• Months per year: 12
• Position #: TSBA35
• Division: Finance and Administration
• Department: Facilities Operations
• Vacancy Type: Part-Time Temporary

Posting Information

Job opening date: 06/11/2025; Open until filled: Yes; Posting category: Temporary; Posting number: NP00364

Application and Background

• Position is subject to a background check including criminal background, employment verification, references, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable).
• If hired, provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
• New employees are paid by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice.
• Veterans Preference: attach a copy of your DD-214 as part of the online application.
• UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Required Documents

• CV/Resume
• Cover Letter
• Other Document
• Other Document 2
• Other Document 3
• Other Document 4