Temporary- Bus Driver (Pool)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Gallatin (TN); On-site; USD 34,095 - 48,560; Part time

Job summary

Volunteer State Community College is hiring a Temporary Bus Driver (Pool) in Gallatin, TN. The role involves transporting students, faculty, and staff to events while ensuring safety and adherence to regulations. Applicants must have a high school diploma, a valid CDL, and at least two years of experience driving commercial or passenger vehicles. The pay rate is $30.00 per hour. This position offers flexibility and may require evening and weekend availability, along with some overnight travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience driving a commercial or passenger vehicle.
• Must be at least 25 years of age.
• Clean driving record without DWI or DUI convictions.

Responsibilities

• Operate, clean, maintain, fuel, and inspect buses.
• Ensure safe transportation of students, faculty, and staff.
• Complete necessary paperwork accurately and promptly.

Skills

General knowledge of bus operation

Ability to operate a bus safely

Excellent time management skills

Exceptional customer service skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL)

Federal Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) medical card

Job description

Temporary- Bus Driver (Pool)

Volunteer State Community College

Title

Temporary- Bus Driver (Pool)

Institution

Volunteer State CommunityCollege

Job Summary

This position will. transport students, faculty, and staff toathletic competitions, academic events, and other college-relatedactivities. This position requires flexibility, including evening,weekend, and occasional overnight travel.

Job Duties

• Operates, cleans, maintains, fuels, and inspects buses.
• Ensuressafe operation of the bus.
• Ensures the safety of all passengers.
• Maintains current status of all qualifications for commercialdriving according to institution, local, state, and federalregulations.
• Completes all necessary paperwork promptly andaccurately according to institution, state, and federal agencies.
• Completes all training and testing as required by the institution,state, and federal agencies.
• Maintains accurate records of hours ofservice and miles driven.
• Performs simple repairs to keep the busessafe and operable.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of two years of experience driving a commercial orpassenger vehicle.
• Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) with a passenger endorsementwith a clean driving record.
• Big bus - Class B CDL with P endorsement.
• Small bus - Class C CDL with P endorsement.
• Possess a current federal Department of Transportation (D.O.T.)medical card.
• Must be at least 25 years of age.
• Have no DWI or DUI convictions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience transporting college athletic teams orgroups.
• Familiarity with regional and out-of-state travel logistics.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• General knowledge of bus operation, including engine, transmission,cooling systems, safety features, basic electrical and vehicleHVAC.
• Ability to operate a bus safely.
• Extensive knowledge of motor vehicle laws.
• Extensive knowledge of vehicle maintenance and the ability totroubleshoot minor mechanical issues.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and adhere toschedules.
• Ability to adapt to stressful situations.
• Ability to work weekdays and weekends.
• Ability to travel overnight.
• Ability to work with faculty, staff, and student populations.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time, climb stairs multipletimes per day, and tolerate a wide range of temperatures andweather conditions.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Knowledge of Vol State campus locations and the surroundingareas.

Pay Rate

$30.00 per hour

Availability / Closing Date

This posting is not a guarantee of an open position. Applicationsfor temporary part-time positions are accepted on a continuousbasis and reviewed by the department when openings becomeavailable. Postings close yearly on October 31; to maintain yourapplication within the system, you will need to re-apply eachyear.

Special Instructions to Applicants

• Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process.Official transcripts will be required upon hire.
• Applicants may be subject to a background check.