Part-Time Bus Service Attendant (Campus Bus Service)

Department

CAMPUS BUS (BA-BUSS-IUBLA)

Department Information

Since 1966, Indiana University Campus Bus Service has been providing bus service on the Bloomington campus. Indiana University (IU) Bloomingtons 1,940-acre campus is often considered one of the most beautiful campuses in the nation located in USA Todays #2 Best College Town in America. IU Bloomington is home to close to 43,000 undergraduate and graduate students and over 19,000 faculty, staff, and part-time employees.

Campus Bus provides nearly 2 million passenger trips annually and operates a 4-route transit system supported by a fleet of approximately 30 buses, 50 bus operators, 3 mechanics, and a management team. Through a long-standing partnership with the local public transit system, Campus Bus further expands transportation access and resources available to the university community.

As an essential campus service, Campus Bus supports the universitys daily operations by providing safe, reliable, and accessible transportation for students, employees, and visitors while contributing to a welcoming and connected campus environment.

Campus Bus is a business unit within Campus Auxiliaries.

Job Summary

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Refuels university vehicles and provides preventative maintenance.
• Ensures the IU transit buses are prepared for service the following day by replenishing fluids, utilizing bus wash, sweeping vehicle, recording defects, and submitting fuel report worksheets.
• Cleans/disinfects and measures with concentrated focus on high frequency touch areas. Collects and empties garbage from waste bin.
• Operates the IU transit buses at the facility and parks them under the departments bus parking canopy.
• Takes appropriate action to ensure the safety of themselves and others, reporting safety issues upon inspection

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required

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

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 1 year customer service experience

Preferred

• 1 year light automotive maintenance and driving experience.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Required

• Possesses a valid drivers license and ability to be insured by Indiana University upon date of hire

Preferred

• Valid CDL upon date of hire
• ASE Light Duty Maintenance Certification
• May be required to acquire and maintain position-required certifications

SKILLS

Required

• Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner
• Proficient communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to represent the company with external constituents
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills
• Ability to build strong customer relationships
• Ability to maintain vehicles for safe operation
• Ability to perform tasks requiring heavy physical effort occasionally in inclement weather
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to use computer and basic knowledge of spreadsheets
• Ability to work in team environment, and to interact and communicate with a wide variety of people
• Ability to work with wide variety of cultures and backgrounds
• Ability to deal with many tasks concurrently including answering questions and reporting problems

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires the ability to remain in a stationary position as well as the ability to move about the workplace for long durations. It requires effective communication, the ability to operate machinery, tools, and controls. The role requires the ability to ascend/descend ladders/stairs, and to position oneself in low level positions, detect a variety of chemicals and/or gases. The role requires the ability to ascend to rooftops and move in tight spaces to perform and complete inspections. This role requires the ability to lift 50 pounds. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Work Location

Bloomington, Indiana

Advertised Salary

$19.50 per hour

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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Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

Campus Safety and Security

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