Part Time Bus Driver-1

Ball State University; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental plans

Health Savings Account

Tuition assistance for employee and/or

Wellness programs

Retirement plan

Job summary

Ball State University is hiring Part Time Bus Drivers to operate university buses on shuttle routes and other dispatched runs. Candidates must have a valid CDL with passenger endorsement, a clean driving record, and pass pre-employment testing. The role involves assisting passengers, including disabled individuals, and maintaining records of mileage and passenger counts.

The position is Monday through Friday, 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., ~27.5 hours per week. Start date is 08/03/2026.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• At least six months of verified professional driving experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid CDL with an endorsement for public passengers.
• Must possess a good driving record; verification through Bureau of Motor Vehicles.
• Must pass a post offer/pre-employment drug and alcohol test.
• Ability to perform physical requirements listed for the job.

Responsibilities

• Operate Ball State University buses to transport students, faculty, staff, and personnel on shuttle runs or dispatched runs.
• Inspect buses and report equipment malfunctions; maintain cleanliness of vehicles.
• Fuel daily and inspect bus for exterior damage.
• Maintain contact with Transportation Office via radio/telephone; communicate delays or problems.
• Maintain mileage and passenger logs; complete trip sheets for tasks.
• Assist disabled individuals on/off vehicles and ensure safety.
• Report problems with routes and suggest changes when appropriate.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Six months driving experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CDL with passenger endorsement

Job description

Position Title

Part Time Bus Driver-1

Compensation

$20.83 - $20.83

Department

General Institutional Support

Start Date

08/03/2026

About this opportunity

At Ball State University our Part Time Bus Drivers will operate Ball State University buses to transport students, faculty, staff, and personnel on the shuttle run or other dispatched runs. Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

WORK SHIFT

Monday to Friday; 12:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.; estimated at 27.5 hours per week for shuttle

What you'll do and what you'll bring

Position Function Operate Ball State University buses to transport students, faculty, staff, and personnel on the shuttle run or other dispatched runs.

Duties & Responsibilities

• 1) Operate passenger buses, shuttles, vans and para-transit units on various routes as established by the Transportation Office. Requires the physical ability to sit for extended periods of time, operate various size/types of vehicles, move in and out of various vehicles to assist passengers, including disabled passengers, bend, grasp, finger and exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 25 pounds of force frequently, and 10 pounds of force constantly. Task requires a wide field of vision and the visual ability to perceive depth and distinguish colors. Employee is exposed to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme heat and cold, noise, vibrations, etc. Task requires the mental ability to read, comprehend, and follow written instructions, information, and traffic signs and signals, and to receive, comprehend, and follow oral instructions and information.
• 2) Inspect buses and report any equipment malfunctions; maintain cleanliness of vehicles. Requires the physical ability to bend, stoop, hear, crawl, push, pull, walk, kneel, see, lift hoods of vehicles, and exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 25 pounds of force frequently, and 10 pounds of force constantly. Task requires the visual ability to perceive depth and distinguish color. Employee is exposed to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme heat and cold, noise, etc. Task requires the mental ability to read, comprehend, and follow written instructions and information, and to receive, comprehend, and follow oral instructions and information.
• 3) Fuel daily and inspect bus for any exterior damage. Requires physical ability to bend, stoop, push, pull, walk, kneel, see, lift hoods of vehicles, and exert up to 50pounds of force occasionally, 25 pounds of force frequently, and 10 pounds of force constantly. Task requires the visual ability to read and check gauges, fluid levels, etc., perceive depth, and distinguish colors. Employee is exposed to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme heat and cold, oils, chemicals, etc. Task requires the mental ability to read, comprehend, and follow written instructions and information, and receive, comprehend, and follow oral instructions and information.
• 4) Maintain contact with Transportation Office when necessary via radio and/or telephone; inform office of changes in location, delays, traffic problems, emergencies, etc. Requires the physical ability to talk, hear, see, grasp, finger, and exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally. Task requires a wide field of vision and the visual ability to perceive depth. Employee is exposed to inside and outside environmental conditions. Task requires the mental ability to read, comprehend, and follow written instructions and information, and receive, comprehend, and follow oral instructions and information.
• 5) Maintain accurate records of mileage and number of passengers; complete various trip sheets and logs foreach assigned task. Requires the physical ability to grasp, finger, write, see and exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally. Task requires visual ability to perceive depth, and read gauges and written materials. Employee is exposed to inside and outside environmental conditions. Task requires the mental ability to read, comprehend, and follow written instructions and information, and receive, comprehend, and follow oral instructions and information.
• 6) Assist and direct disabled individuals on and off vehicles as needed. Requires the physical ability to lift wheelchairs and individuals of various weight and height, grasp, finger, see, bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, talk, hear, and exert in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds of force frequently, and 20 pounds of force constantly. Task requires a wide field of vision and visual ability to perceive depth. Employee is exposed to inside and outside environmental conditions, moving mechanical parts, noise, vibration, etc. Task requires the mental ability to read, comprehend, and follow written instructions and information, and receive, comprehend, follow, and provide oral instructions.
• 7) Report any problems with routes and make recommendations for changes when appropriate. Requires the physical ability to see, talk, write, and exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally. Task requires mental ability to analyze situations, and provide written and oral information.
• 8) Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• 1. High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
• 2. At least six months of verified professional driving experience.
• 3. Must demonstrate ability to drive bus (on-site driving test).
• 4. Must possess and maintain a valid CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) with an endorsement for public passengers and be insurable under the university’s auto fleet policy.
• 5. Must possess a good driving record; verification through Bureau of Motor Vehicles.
• 6. Must pass a post offer/pre-employment mandatory drug and alcohol test.
• 7. Must be able to perform all mental and physical requirements as outlined in each job duty.

Preferred Experience

Over-the-road (OTR) bus or truck driving experience.

Goodness requires action to grow

We're dedicated to doing our part to keep goodness growing in Muncie, at our university, and as far beyond as possible. That's where you come in. When you join our team, you become part of goodness in action. Our main priority: uplifting students so they can discover their full potential. This is how we fly.

There are about 3,000 full-time faculty and staff in the Ball State University work family. Each brings unique gifts to help us be the kind of institution we want to be.

• In return, we do our best to take care of them through comprehensive medical and dental plans, a Health Savings Account (which we contribute to), and a whole range of wellness, retirement, and other benefits like covering the cost of tuition at Ball State for you and your family.

We can offer you more. Where you live matters just as much as where you work. We get it. That's why we've invested since the very beginning in making our hometown work.

On campus, find state-of-the-art facilities and one-of-a-kind arts and cultural events. In Muncie, you'll find a warm and welcoming community with affordable housing and a vibrant downtown arts, food, and music scene. What could be better? You here - for starters.

Ball State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, genetic information, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, protected veteran status, or any legally protected status. Ball State provides accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who can perform the essential functions of the position.

Contact Melissa Rubrecht, Director of Employee Relations, at 765-285-1823 for assistance.

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