Transit Bus Driver

Texas A&M University; Commerce (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University is seeking a Transit Bus Driver to operate East Texas A&M University transit routes with a focus on safety and customer service. The role requires a valid Texas CDL with passenger and air brakes endorsements and the ability to train others.

Responsibilities include performing pre/post-trip inspections, maintaining the vehicle, handling schedules, and providing information to riders. This position is on-site with a security-sensitive environment and equal opportunity

Qualifications

• High school graduation or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Two years of work experience.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Must be able to obtain Texas class B CDL with passenger endorsement and air brakes endorsements within 45 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Drives ETAMU transit routes as scheduled.
• Operates vehicles safely in accordance with policies and laws.
• Fuels vehicles and returns them as instructed.
• Assists in training new drivers.
• Conducts pre- and post-trip inspections and notes discrepancies.
• Reports safety issues to a supervisor.
• Records time worked, emails, and leave requests.
• Maintains and cleans equipment during shifts.

Skills

Two years’ work experience

Oral and written communication

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CDL with passenger endorsement

Air brakes endorsement

Job description

Job TitleTransit Bus Driver Agency East Texas A&M University Department Transportation Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationCommerce, Texas Job TypeStaff Job Description

A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee. In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.

SUMMARY: The Transit Bus Driver, under supervision, is responsible for driving the East Texas A&M University transit routes as scheduled and providing customer service by assisting passengers with questions on routes, etc.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drives ETAMU transit routes as scheduled.
• Operates assigned equipment in a safe manner and in adherence to all University and Transit policies as well as local, state, and federal laws.
• Properly fuels all assigned vehicles being returned to Transit unless otherwise instructed.
• Assists managers and supervisors in the training of new drivers by teaching and demonstrating driving techniques, evaluating and providing feedback to the drivers, and providing follow-up or re-training as necessary.
• Conducting a proper “pre” and “post” trip vehicle inspection and not any discrepancies at the beginning and ending of every shift.
• Reports any potentially hazardous vehicle maintenance or safety issues immediately to a Supervisor.
• Enters time worked, reads and responds to e-mail, requests leave, and reviews information on department intranet.
• Maintains and cleans equipment assigned during shift.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Education: High school graduation or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Experience / Knowledge / Skills: Two years’ work experience.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to: Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to operate several types of buses and vans to the extent of maneuvering safely through congested traffic conditions, adverse weather and road conditions.
• Licensing/Professional Certifications: Must be able to obtain State of Texas class "B" vehicle operator's license (Commercial Driver’s License with passenger endorsement and air brakes endorsement) within 45 days of employment.
• Physical Requirements: None
• Other Requirements: None

PREFERRED EDUCATION / SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE

NA

SUPERVISION OF OTHERS

NA

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Welcome to East Texas A&M University, where we transform lives! At our university, we are committed to fostering an environment that ensures students are prepared for success in an ever-evolving world. Our faculty and staff work collaboratively to elevate research, drive innovation, and address global challenges, all while creating a welcoming community where academic excellence can thrive. We strive to align initiatives with the university's unique rural-urban identity, embracing both the opportunities of city life and the richness of rural traditions. Additionally, we are dedicated to modernizing university operations and business practices to enhance efficiency, support sustainable growth, and improve the student experience.

East Texas A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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