Part-Time Bus Service Attendant, Campus Bus

Indiana University Bloomington; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition subsidy

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

Indiana University Bloomington seeks a part-time Campus Bus employee to support maintenance, refueling, and safety operations for IU transit buses on the Bloomington campus. Duties include preventive maintenance, fluids replenishment, bus cleaning, defect reporting, and safe operation of buses in the facility.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, 1 year of customer service experience, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (HSED or GED).
• 1 year customer service experience.
• Valid driver's license and ability to be insured by Indiana University Upon Date of Hire.
• Preferred: CDL Upon Date of Hire, ASE Light Duty Maintenance Certification, and position-required certifications.

Responsibilities

• Preventative maintenance and refueling of university vehicles.
• Ensure IU transit buses are prepared for service the following day by replenishing fluids, conducting bus wash, sweeping vehicle, recording defects, and submitting fuel report worksheets.
• Enhanced vehicle cleaning/disinfecting measures with concentration on high frequency touch areas; collect and empty garbage from waste bin.
• Operate the Indiana University transit buses at the facility and park them under the department's bus parking canopy.
• Take appropriate action to ensure the safety of themselves and others, reporting safety issues upon inspection.

Skills

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Professionalism

Time management

Flexible to shift work

Customer relationship building

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Follow instructions

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

CAMPUS BUS (BA-BUSS-IUBLA)

Since 1966, IU Campus Bus Service has been providing bus service on the Bloomington campus. IU Bloomington's 1940-acre campus is often considered one of the most beautiful campuses in the nation and is set in USA Today's #2 Best College Town in America.

IU Bloomington is home to close to 43,000 undergraduate and graduate students and over 19,000 faculty, staff, and part-time employees.

Campus Bus provides transportation to over three million rides a year and operates a six-route system with approximately 30 buses, 50 bus operators, 4 mechanics, and a management team. It has a long-standing partnership with the local transit system, further extending its reach and resources.

Campus Bus is a business unit within Auxiliary Business Services (ABS). ABS operate in a shared services model that supports finance, human resources, payroll, and marketing needs of Campus Bus.

Department Specific Responsibilities

• Responsible for preventative maintenance and refueling of university vehicles.
• Ensures the Indiana University transit buses are prepared for service the following day by replenishing fluids, utilizing bus wash, sweeping vehicle, recording defects, and submitting fuel report worksheets.
• Enhanced vehicle cleaning/disinfecting measures with concentrated focus on high frequency touch areas. Collect and empty garbage from waste bin.
• Operates the Indiana University transit buses at the facility and parks them under the department's bus parking canopy.
• Take appropriate action to ensure the safety of themselves and others, reporting safety issues upon inspection.

EDUCATION

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 1 year customer service experience

Preferred

• 1 year light automotive maintenance and driving experience.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Required

• Possesses a valid driver's license and ability to be insured by Indiana University Upon Date of Hire

Preferred

• Valid CDL Upon Date of Hire
• ASE Light Duty Maintenance Certification
• May be required to acquire and maintain position-required certifications

Skills

Required

• Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner
• Proficient communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to represent the company with external constituents
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills
• Ability to build strong customer relationships
• Ability to maintain vehicles for safe operation
• Ability to perform tasks requiring heavy physical effort occasionally in inclement weather
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to use computer and basic knowledge of spreadsheets
• Ability to work in team environment, and to interact and communicate with a wide variety of people
• Ability to work with wide variety of cultures and backgrounds
• Able to deal with many tasks concurrently including answering questions and reporting problems

This role requires the ability to remain in a stationary position as well as the ability to move about the workplace for long durations. It requires effective communication, the ability to operate machinery, tools, and controls. The role requires the ability to ascend/descend ladders/stairs, and to position one's self in low level positions, detect a variety of chemicals and/or gases. The role requires the ability to ascend to rooftops and move in tight spaces to perform and complete inspections. This role requires the ability to lift 50. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Bloomington, Indiana

$19.50 per hour

This position will work a second shift schedule (afternoon/evening) alongside our full-time staff. Some weekends may be requested based on availability.

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Career Level: Part Time Employee

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Part Time Employee

Job Family: Part Time Student Employee

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

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