Transit Bus Driver Transportation Center
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Job Description
Job Title
Transit Bus Driver (Transportation Center)Agency
Prairie View A&M UniversityDepartment
Transportation CenterProposed Minimum Salary
$13.66 hourlyJob Location
Prairie View TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
The Transit Bus Driver is responsible for operating shuttle buses to provide safe and reliable transportation for Prairie View A&M University students. This staff position involves driving assigned university transit routes including trips to on and offcampus housing as scheduled.
This position may pay more than the salary listed above depending on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.
Responsibilities:
Drive a 1530 passenger bus in a safe and professional manner. Ensure safe transport of students between pickup and dropoff points within the university campus area and selected off campus sites. Operate Wheelchair and ADA access equipment associated with the shuttle bus to ensure safe and professional accommodation for ADA passengers. Operate a twoway radio and paging system in a professional manner. Drive state vehicles to various parts of campus and are considered essential when the university declares an emergency campus closure class cancellations etc.
Provide seasonal driving services using vans and other vehicles for studentathletes coaches and other athletic staff to various locations to participate in competitions and practices and to be seen by medical professionals. Keep required records associated with travel (relative time in use) mileage and gasoline consumption. Maintain the cleanliness of vehicles and ensure proper levels of fuel before and after each trip.
Perform before and after operation maintenance maintain logbooks and submit all reports required by the Shuttle Bus Standardized Operating Procedures Guide. Work with special events.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Two years of related work experience.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Oral and written communication skills.
Ability to operate several types of buses and vans to the extent of maneuvering safely through congested traffic conditions adverse weather and road conditions.
Required Registrations Certifications and Licenses:
Must be able to obtain State of Texas class B vehicle operators license (Commercial Drivers License with passenger endorsement and air brakes endorsement) within 45 days of employment.
Other Requirements:
Bus drivers are required to drive state vehicle to travel to various parts of campus and are considered essential when the University declares an emergency campus closure class cancellations etc.
Under federal regulation must not have driver disqualifications as listed in 49 CFR 383.51 Disqualification of driver.
Job Posting Close Date:
5/28/2025
Required Attachments:
Please attach all required documents listed belowin the attachment box labeled as either Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Application Submission Guidelines:
All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed HigherEdJobs etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via thePVAMUCareer site.
The required documents listed in the above Required Attachments section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above ator should you need assistance with the online application process.
Background Check Requirements:
All positions are securitysensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Employment Type
Full-Time
