Part-time Bus Driver

Hillsdale College; Hillsdale (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Hillsdale College seeks a part-time bus driver to transport students and staff on designated routes, ensuring on-time service and safety.

The role requires a Class B CDL with air brake and passenger endorsement, a High School Diploma or GED, and the ability to meet physical and safety requirements. You will perform vehicle inspections, maintain cleanliness, complete reports, and participate in safety trainings.

Qualifications

• Safe driving practices and defensiveness while operating a College vehicle.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Capacity to meet physical requirements for bus operation and passenger transport.

Responsibilities

• Drives College-assigned vehicle within prescribed routes and time schedules.
• Picks up and discharges passengers at designated stops.
• Performs daily safety and operational inspections; reports needed repairs.

Skills

Safe driving

Good judgment

Strong communication

Ability to follow schedules

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The role of the Part-time Bus Driver is to transport students and other passengers to and from College events and other sites within designated route(s) and to ensure the safety of the passengers while in the vehicle. The Part-time Bus Driver is responsible for the safe operation of the vehicle and for ensuring the safety of the passengers while meeting established schedules. This position requires aClass B CDL with air brake and passenger endorsement.

Essential Job Functions

• Drives a College-assigned vehicle within a prescribed route(s) in accordance with time schedules.
• Picks up and discharges passengers at designated stops.
• Conduct safety and operational inspections of assigned vehicles daily.
• Reports needed mechanical repairs when necessary.
• Performs periodic safety checks completing necessary reports upon request.
• Maintains cleanliness of vehicle to ensure safe operating condition.
• Completes periodic mileage and other reports including passenger counts.
• Attends various meetings regarding safety, first aid, and training updates as required.
• Attends driver training programs to maintain current knowledge of the Michigan Motor Vehicle Code as it applies to the operation of vehicles in the transportation of passengers.

Required Qualifications

• Must have aClass B CDL with air brake and passenger endorsement.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience

• A High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Prior experience or knowledge sufficient to demonstrate the ability to perform the job successfully is also required.

Other Skills

• Knowledge of safe driving practices.
• Ability to understand and carry out both oral and written instructions in an independent manner
• Ability to exercise good judgment and extreme caution while driving
• Ability to maintain valid certification as a bus driver according to state regulations
• Ability to meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform required duties
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.

Physical Demands

• Ability to remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods.
• Repeat motions that may include wrists, hands, feet, and/or fingers.
• Ability to move self in different positions to accomplish tasks
• Ability to safely lift, push, and pull or otherwise move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required including close vision, distance vision, night/dusk vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.