Transit Bus Driver
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Job Location:
Prairie View, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title
Transit Bus DriverAgency
Prairie View A&M UniversityDepartment
Transportation CenterProposed Minimum Salary
$13.66 hourlyJob Location
Prairie View TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
Under direct supervision operates a 15- 30 passenger bus in a safe and professional manner in accordance with an assigned schedule that is designed to ensure the timely and safe transport of students between pick up and drop off points within the university and selected off campus sites.
This position may pay more than the salary listed above depending on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.
Responsibilities:
Drive a 15-30 passenger bus in a safe and professional manner. Ensure the safe transport of students between pick-up and drop-off 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 accommodations for ADA passengers. Operate a two-way radio and paging system in a professional manner. Person in this position will be required to 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 to student-athletes coaches and other athletic staff to various locations to participate in completions 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 log books and submit all reports required by the Shuttle Bus Standardized Operating Procedures Guide. Work with special event.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Two years of work experience.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
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.
Exhibit a high degree of mental concentration and independent judgment.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Experience with computers.
Requires ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others
Registrations Certifications and Licenses:
Must have a Class B Commercial Drivers License (CDL) or Class A CDL with a passenger endorsement.
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.
Job Posting Close Date:
10/03/2025
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 at or should you need assistance with the online application process.
Background Check Requirements:
All positions are security-sensitive. 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.
Key Skills
- Load & Unload
- School Bus Driving
- Employee Evaluation
- Communication skills
- Interviewing
- Paratransit
- Van Driver
- Bus Driving
- Commercial Driving
- Driving
- Human Resources
- Motor Coach Experience
About Company
Texas A&M University is a public research university founded in 1876 and located in College Station, Texas. In 1948, Texas A&M University became the founding member of the Texas A&M University System. As of 2017, Texas A&M's student body is the largest in Texas and one of the largest ... View more
