Bus Driver

Position Summary(Basic Job Function)

This is a temporary position.

Drives a passenger bus transporting students, faculty, staff, and visitors on and off campus in regularly scheduled and charted runs.

Unit Position Summary

This position will drive a Commercial Motor Vehicle passenger bus over 26,001 GVWR on chartered runs in compliance with appropriate university, city, state, and federal traffic ordinances and laws as well as in accordance with road and weather conditions; will be responsible for pre- and post- trip inspections as required by FMCSA; fill out related inspection documents. Checks mechanical and safety items such as lights, mirrors, tires, brakes, and wipers before starting to ensure safe bus operation; regulate heating, lighting, and ventilating equipment of bus for comfort of passengers; and checks fuel, oil, battery, DEF, and water levels and refills as necessary. The position will also confer with bus group leader and designated chartering party coordinator for itinerary details, changes resulting in delays, alternate routing, and related matters and report mechanical breakdowns, malfunctioning equipment, delays, or accidents to appropriate personnel requesting advice or assistance as necessary.

The position will maintain a clean and orderly condition of the bus during scheduled runs; wash buses, cars, related vehicles and clean work & storage areas.

This position will engage in high performing, leading edge practices, valuing people, partners and stewardship. At IPF, we are committed to fostering an equitable, inclusive culture; engaging and hiring a diverse workforce.

Desired Qualifications

Six months of satisfactory experience as a bus driver or equivalent experience; working knowledge of a charter bus operation, including experience following itinerary details and GPS use; casual knowledge of diesel bus operating methods; exceptional customer service and communication skills; understands Federal Motor Carrier rules as they apply to a Commercial Motor Vehicle passenger bus operation.


A creative and innovative lifelong learner with the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population; able to problem solve within a collaborative team environment; ability to understand different perspectives while utilizing expert knowledge of the technical operations of the job.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Application and Resume

Special Instructions

Applications will be reviewed as needed.

Work Hours

ON-CALL

Website

https://ipf.msu.edu/

Summary of Health Risks

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Summary of Physical Demands

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