Part-Time Bus Drivers

Department

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION (KO-GENA-IUKOA)

Job Summary

IU Kokomo is seeking part-time bus drivers to operate a 22 and 40-seat passenger bus transporting faculty, staff, and students to University-sponsored events, including sports games/competitions.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Responsible for safe driving practices and recording mileage for the trips, as well as fueling the vehicle.
• Responsible to drive passengers on interstate trips.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required

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

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 2 years experience.

Preferred

• Previous experience driving a passenger bus.

LICESNSE AND CERTIFICATES

Required

• Class A or B commercial license with a passenger transport endorsement and no restrictions that would prevent driving at night.

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient communication skills.
• Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner.
• Time management skills.
• Highly thorough and dependable.
• Knowledge of traffic rules and regulations and safety precautions and practices in the operation of public transportation vehicles.
• Ability to read and understand written instructions, hear and understand verbal instructions and to maintain legible records.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with a wide population and effectively communicate with passengers, members of the public and other staff.

Working Conditions / Demands

Pre-employment drug screening is required, and random drug testing of drivers throughout the year is required in compliance with Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act and the Department of Transportation Administrative Regulations, applicable Procedures and university policy. Ability to drive during the week, as well as night/overnight travel, is required.

This position is part time and will require ability to drive during the week, as well as night/overnight travel.

In-state and out-of-state travel are scheduled regularly.

Work Location

Kokomo, Indiana

Benefits Overview

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.

Job Classification

Career Level: Part Time Employee

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Part Time Employee

Job Family: Part Time Employee

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Posting Disclaimer

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.

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