Temporary Transit Bus Driver - Training Provided

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Virginia is seeking Temporary Transit Bus Drivers to operate a university transit service, safely transporting the UVA community along fixed routes and supporting university events.

Training is provided, and no experience is required. Positions require availability evenings, nights, weekends, with a need for coverage between 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m., and CDL readiness within the initial period.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and a good driving record.
• Ability to obtain Class A/B CDL with Passenger and Air Brakes endorsements within 30–45 days of employment.
• Knowledge of highway regulations.
• Effective verbal and listening communication skills.
• Time and stress management skills.
• Ability to read and write in English for daily route records.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal instructions via two-way radio.
• Strong customer service skills and a friendly, respectful manner.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Operate a transit bus along fixed routes providing safe, reliable transportation.
• Provide transportation support for University-wide events.
• Follow schedules and maintain logs and records as required.
• Communicate with dispatch via two-way radio and adhere to safety procedures.

Skills

Good driving record

Verbal & listening communication

Time management

Customer service

English reading/writing

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Help Keep UVA Moving!

UVA Temps is recruiting Temporary Transit Bus Drivers to join UVA Parking and Transportation's University Transit Service team! Training provided. No experience necessary.

Looking for more than a temporary opportunity?

UVA Parking and Transportation also has full-time, benefited bus driver positions available! Applying to our temporary bus driver pool is a great way to get started and explore opportunities with the department. Candidates interested in full-time, benefited employment must submit a separate application to the applicable job posting to be considered. While temporary employment may provide an opportunity to gain experience with the department, placement into a benefited position is not guaranteed.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Competitive Pay: Earn $23.25 or $25.00 per hour.
• Training Provided: Receive training to help you obtain the required CDL credentials.
• Meaningful Work: Help connect the UVA community to the places they need to go.
• Future Opportunities: Explore potential career opportunities with UVA Parking and Transportation.

About the Position

As a Transit Bus Driver, you will work within the University Transit Service to provide safe and reliable transportation to the University of Virginia community. Responsibilities include operating a transit vehicle along fixed routes and providing transportation support for University-wide events.

Schedule:

Candidates must be available to work evenings, nights, and weekends, with a particular need for coverage between 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m.

Compensation:

$23.25

*Candidates who hold a Class A or B CDL with both the passenger and air brake endorsements (A+Passenger+Air Brake OR B+Passenger+Air Brake) will be paid $25.00 per hour

Required Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and a good driving record.
• Ability to obtain a Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Passenger and Air Brakes endorsements within the first 30-45 days of employment.
• Knowledge of highway regulations.
• Effective verbal and listening communication skills.
• Time and stress management skills.
• Ability to read and write in English to maintain daily route records.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal instructions through two-way radio communications.
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to interact with the public in a friendly, courteous, and respectful manner.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Physical Requirements

Safe operation of a transit bus requires sustained sitting and driving, pushing and pulling (including steering and operating vehicle controls), repetitive motion, use of both hands, fine finger manipulation, and wrist movement. Drivers must also have sufficient strength and dexterity in both ankles and feet to operate the vehicle's accelerator, service brake, and turn signal controls.

Additional physical requirements include:

• Ability to climb at least one step when boarding and exiting the bus.
• Ability to bend, lift, and carry items when operating ADA-accessible equipment.

These physical requirements are considered essential functions of the position.

Background Screening

Employment in this position is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history check, DMV driving record check, and drug screen.

We look forward to helping you explore opportunities to become part of the team that keeps UVA moving!

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.