Part-Time Dispatcher, Campus Bus Service

Indiana University; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Health savings account

Tuition subsidy

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Indiana University Campus Bus Service in Bloomington seeks a part-time Bus Operator to cover assignments and maintain service reliability. You will monitor communications, coordinate with dispatch, and deliver safe, friendly passenger service across the campus routes.

The role requires a high school diploma, a valid driver's license with CDL eligibility, and the ability to pass DOT medical and background checks. Shifts include days, evenings, and weekends with IU benefits.

Qualifications

• Ability to effectively communicate and exchange information.
• Ability to read a map and knowledge of the service area.
• Ability to work safely and efficiently.
• Ability to understand transit operations, including DOT rules.
• Ability to work independently and escalate urgent matters to management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure scheduled work assignments are covered by qualified bus operators.
• Monitor radio communications and assist operators during shifts.
• Coordinate responses to service disruptions and staffing shortages.
• Document staffing, service, and schedule changes accurately.
• Provide professional customer service to passengers and university community.

Skills

Communication

Map reading

Safety minded

Transit operations

Judgement & independence

Education

High school diploma

Job description

CAMPUS BUS (BA-BUSS-IUBLA)

Since 1966, Indiana University (IU) Campus Bus Service has been providing bus service on the Bloomington campus. IU Bloomington's 1,940-acre campus is often considered one of the most beautiful campuses in the nation located in USA Today's number 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 nearly 2 million passenger trips annually and operates a 4-route transit system supported by a fleet of approximately 30 buses, 50 bus operators, 3 mechanics, and a management team. Through a long-standing partnership with the local public transit system, Campus Bus further expands transportation access and resources available to the university community.

As an essential campus service, Campus Bus supports the university's daily operations by providing safe, reliable, and accessible transportation for students, employees, and visitors while contributing to a welcoming and connected campus environment.

Campus Bus is a business unit within Campus Auxiliaries.

Department Specific Responsibilities

• Ensures scheduled work assignments are covered by qualified bus operators. Operates a bus when necessary to maintain service until a replacement operator is available.
• Continuously monitors radio communications and provides operational assistance and information to bus operators throughout the shift.
• Coordinates routine responses to service disruptions, staffing shortages, vehicle changes, and other conditions affecting scheduled transit service.
• Documents staffing, service, and schedule changes in appropriate operational records and ensures information is complete and accurate.
• Provides professional and responsive customer service to passengers and members of the university community in person, by telephone, and through other communication channels.
• Monitors bus operator adherence to established policies, procedures, and applicable transportation requirements and escalates safety, performance, personnel, or compliance concerns to full-time supervisory staff.
• Monitors the operational status of buses assigned to service and coordinates appropriate responses to reported mechanical or safety concerns.
• Maintains accurate employee timekeeping information and coordinates established backup procedures when electronic timekeeping systems are unavailable.
• Communicates significant operational events, service disruptions, incidents, and unresolved concerns to incoming dispatch personnel and department leadership to support continuity between shifts.
• Performs other related duties assigned by management.

EDUCATION

Required

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

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Required

• Possesses a valid driver's license with the ability to be insured by Indiana University upon date of hire.
• Currently licensed with a Class B Commercial Driver's License with Passenger and Air Brake Endorsement (will provide paid training if applicant does not have an appropriate CDL) upon date of hire.

OTHER

Required

• 18 years of age.

SKILLS

Required

• Ability to effectively communicate and exchange information.
• Ability to read a map. Knowledge of the service area.
• Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ability to obtain thorough knowledge of transit operations, including DOT rules and regulations.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgement, and appropriately identify and escalates urgent or sensitive matters to management.

This position spends most time working in an office. Exposure to occasional adverse environmental conditions such as heat, cold, and inclement weather may occur. The role requires the ability to detect details of objects and the ability to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

This positions requires the completion of the bus operator training program prior to operating a bus in regular service.

The positions requires the ability to pass and maintain US Department of Transportation (DOT) medical certification.

This position requires the ability to pass a background check.

This positions requires the ability to pass a pre-employment alcohol and drug test, and subject to continuing alcohol and drug testing as mandated by the Federal Transit Administration.

Bloomington Bus Administration Building

120 West Grimes Lane

Bloomington, Indiana

$22.00 per hour, plus longevity increases

Flexible scheduling options available. Shifts are available during days, evenings, and weekends.

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 Employee

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This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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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