Part Time Bus Driver

Calvin University; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Calvin University in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a part-time Bus Driver to safely transport students, employees, and guests. The driver will operate a 56-passenger coach bus for university-sponsored travel, with many trips supporting varsity teams, evenings and weekends, and occasional overnight periods.

The role requires a valid CDL with Passenger endorsement, a current DOT medical card, and the ability to meet university safety and training requirements.

Qualifications

• CDL with Passenger (P) endorsement required.
• Class B CDL or higher with air brake qualification; no air brake restriction.
• DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate/medical card required; FMCSA Clearinghouse eligibility.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.
• Ability to lift and move luggage or equipment within safe limits.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a 56-passenger coach bus for Calvin University business.
• Transport varsity student-athlete teams and other groups to destinations.
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections and report safety concerns.
• Maintain a clean, welcoming passenger environment and assist with loading/unloading.
• Communicate professionally with coaches, staff, students, passengers and transportation partners.
• Follow all federal/state/local laws and Calvin University transportation policies.

Skills

Safe driving

Clear communication

Flexibility

Customer service

Job description

Job Title: Bus Driver Position Type: Part-time, non-exempt Compensation: $20–$25 per hour, depending on experience. Schedule: Flexible hours; nights and weekends will be common, with assignments based on university transportation needs. Primary Assignment: Safely transporting Calvin University students, employees, and guests, with a significant portion of trips involving varsity student-athlete team travel. Location: Grand Rapids Campus, with regional and out-of-town travel as assigned.

Position Summary

Calvin University welcomes applications for a part-time Bus Driver. This position supports the university’s mission by providing safe, dependable, and hospitable transportation for students, employees, and guests. The driver will operate Calvin University vehicles, including a 56‑passenger coach bus, for university‑sponsored travel. While assignments may vary, the position will largely involve transporting varsity student‑athlete teams to practices, competitions, events, retreats, airports, hotels, and other assigned destinations, with many trips occurring during evenings, weekends, and occasional overnight or extended travel periods. The ideal candidate is a safety‑focused professional who exercises sound judgment, communicates clearly, and represents Calvin University with care, courtesy, and professionalism. The driver must maintain all required license credentials, certifications, and university driver authorizations before operating university vehicles.

Responsibilities

Safely operate a 56‑passenger coach bus and other approved university vehicles for official Calvin University business. Transport varsity student‑athlete teams and other university groups to and from practices, competitions, events, retreats, airports, hotels, and other assigned destinations. Follow all federal, state, local, and university transportation requirements, including traffic laws, Department of Transportation requirements applicable to the vehicle and route, and Calvin University transportation policies. Complete required pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections, document concerns, and promptly report maintenance or safety issues through the appropriate university process including logs, mileage records, inspection forms and the like. Maintain a clean, orderly, and welcoming passenger environment, including careful attention to passenger loading, luggage/cargo storage, aisles, emergency exits, and safe boarding/departure practices. Communicate professionally with coaches, staff, students, passengers, transportation staff, and external partners regarding trip timing, route changes, delays, passenger behavior, and safety concerns. Exercise appropriate discretion and maturity when traveling with students, including maintaining professional boundaries and supporting Calvin’s expectations for a safe and respectful community. Use good judgment in changing weather, traffic, construction, trip delays, emergency situations, and other conditions that affect passenger safety. Complete Calvin University employment requirements, including mandatory online training modules and role‑specific safety training. Perform other duties related to university transportation as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) appropriate for operating a 56‑passenger coach bus. A Class B CDL, or higher, with Passenger (P) endorsement is expected; an air brake qualification/no air brake restriction is required. Current and valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate/DOT medical card. Ability to meet all applicable federal and state requirements for operating a commercial passenger vehicle, including background check, motor vehicle record review, drug and alcohol testing, and FMCSA Clearinghouse requirements where applicable. Good driving record and ability to meet Calvin University authorized‑driver requirements, including completion of any university‑required defensive driving, safety, or transportation training before driving for the university. Demonstrated ability to perform required vehicle inspections and identify conditions that may affect safety. Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, early mornings, holidays, and occasional extended or overnight trips as university travel needs require. Ability to communicate clearly, remain calm under pressure, and provide hospitable service to students, employees, guests, coaches, and other passengers. Ability to lift, load, secure, and move team equipment or luggage as needed, within safe working limits. Commitment to safe, reliable, punctual, and professional transportation service.

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive experience operating motor coaches, charter buses, school buses, transit buses, or other large passenger vehicles.
• Experience transporting athletic teams, students, minors, or groups in an educational, athletic, nonprofit, or charter transportation environment.
• Familiarity with regional travel, athletic event logistics, and safe travel practices during winter weather and night driving conditions.
• Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification or willingness to obtain if required by the university.

Schedule and Work Environment

This is a part‑time position with flexible hours. The schedule will vary based on transportation assignments and university need. Because a substantial portion of this role supports varsity athletics, the work will largely, though not exclusively, occur on nights and weekends. Trips may include local, regional, and out‑of‑town travel and may occasionally involve early morning departures, late‑night returns, holidays, or overnight stays. The work requires safe operation of large passenger vehicles in varied traffic, weather, and road conditions; professional interaction with students and staff; and attentiveness to passenger safety before, during, and after each trip.

Safety and Compliance Expectations

Maintain all required CDL endorsements, medical certifications, and university authorizations throughout employment. Complete all Calvin University mandatory training modules and any transportation‑specific safety trainings required by the university or its insurance provider. Comply with all safety requirements related to passenger transportation, including seat belt requirements where applicable, emergency equipment, passenger loading and unloading, cargo placement, emergency exits, and vehicle condition. Immediately report accidents, citations, license status changes, medical certification changes, safety concerns, maintenance concerns, or any condition that may affect eligibility to drive.

FAITH and EDUCATIONAL COMMITMENT

• 1. Commitment to the educational mission of Calvin as a Christian liberal arts University affiliated with the Christian Reformed Church.
• 2. A commitment to the Christian faith and to the integration of faith, learning, and student development.

DIVERSITY COMMITMENT

Demonstrated awareness and commitment to effectively establishing relationships and positive communication across multiple dimensions of diversity including, but not limited to, race, gender, physical limitations, class, or religious perspectives.

Founded in 1876, Calvin University is a top‑ranked, liberal arts institution that equips its more than 3,600 students from 48 U.S. states, 55 countries, and five Canadian provinces to think deeply, to act justly, and to live wholeheartedly as Christ’s agents of renewal in the world. Calvin offers 100+ majors and programs, including a growing portfolio of graduate‑level offerings. Calvin students engage in intensive internships, community‑based service learning, and significant research that results in publishing and presenting alongside world‑class faculty. The university’s 400‑acre campus is in the vibrant city of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Discover more atwww.calvin.edu.