Part-Time USU Eastern Athletics Bus Driver

Utah State University Eastern Athletics is seeking qualified applicants for part-time/on-call Athletics Bus Driver positions. This position supports the transportation needs of USU Eastern athletic teams coaches staff and approved passengers for practices competitions team travel special events and other athletics-related activities. This position may also support other approved university transportation needs or events as assigned and accepted.

This role operates on a variable as-needed schedule based on athletic team travel needs department needs and driver availability. Trips may include early mornings evenings weekends long-distance travel extended days and overnight stays. Successful candidates will be dependable safety-minded professional and able to represent USU Eastern Athletics in a positive manner while transporting student-athletes coaches staff and approved passengers.

This position will also assist USU Eastern Athletics with minibus operations including vehicle readiness cleanliness basic maintenance reporting mileage tracking inspection documentation and safe transportation practices.

The ideal candidate will enjoy athletics take pride in supporting student-athletes and team travel and want to be involved in the positive experience surrounding USU Eastern Athletics.

Schedule and Assignment Expectations

• This is a part-time as-needed/on-call position. Hours will vary based on athletic team travel schedules department needs and driver availability. There is no guarantee of minimum hours and drivers are not expected to accept every trip or assignment offered.
• When a driver accepts an assignment they are expected to honor that commitment arrive prepared and on time communicate professionally complete the assignment as scheduled and provide safe reliable and professional transportation for USU Eastern student-athletes coaches staff and approved passengers.
• Work is not expected to follow a traditional daily route schedule.

Reporting Structure

This position reports to the Director of Athletics or designee. Drivers will work closely with athletics administration coaches the Athletics Transportation and External Relations Coordinator and other university staff to coordinate safe and efficient team travel.

Compensation

Compensation will be determined based on university guidelines position requirements qualifications and available departmental funding. Travel-related expenses lodging meals and other approved costs will be handled according to university travel policies.

Team Transportation

• Safely operate USU Eastern Athletics minibuses buses and/or other approved university vehicles for athletic team travel.
• Transport student-athletes coaches staff and approved passengers to and from athletic contests practices events airports hotels meals and other approved travel locations.
• Drive local regional and long-distance trips as assigned and accepted.
• Be available for travel that may include early mornings evenings weekends extended days and overnight stays.
• Maintain a professional respectful and positive environment for student-athletes and staff during travel.
• Represent USU Eastern Athletics and Utah State University in a professional manner at all times.

Vehicle Safety and Operations

• Complete required pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Ensure vehicles are clean fueled and prepared for travel.
• Report mechanical issues maintenance concerns safety hazards damage or needed repairs in a timely manner.
• Follow all applicable federal state university departmental DOT FMCSA and transportation policies and procedures.
• Operate vehicles in a safe responsible and legal manner at all times.
• Monitor weather road conditions travel delays and safety concerns in coordination with athletics administration and coaches.
• Immediately report accidents incidents injuries vehicle damage or safety concerns according to university and departmental procedures.

Vehicle Readiness and Basic Operations Support

• Assist with basic vehicle readiness including fueling checking fluids when appropriate maintaining cleanliness and ensuring required safety items are present.
• Help maintain accurate records related to mileage fuel inspections maintenance concerns and assigned trips.
• Identify and report vehicle maintenance issues and basic equipment operation concerns.
• Assist with cleaning vehicles after trips and helping keep vehicles ready for future use.
• Support the departments overall minibus operations as USU Eastern Athletics manages vehicle use scheduling maintenance coordination and driver staffing.

Communication and Professionalism

• Communicate clearly and professionally with coaches athletics staff student-athletes university personnel and outside vendors when needed.
• Follow assigned itineraries and communicate any delays safety concerns schedule changes or travel issues as soon as possible.
• Use required technology including phone email scheduling systems mileage logs timekeeping systems and other university platforms as assigned.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries confidentiality and conduct when traveling with student-athletes coaches and staff.
• Provide excellent customer service to teams staff and passengers.

Compliance and Safety

• Follow all Utah State University USU Eastern Athletics Department NJCAA conference DOT/FMCSA and applicable transportation policies.
• Maintain required licensure endorsements certifications medical card driver eligibility standards and training requirements.
• Remain current in all required university and CDL/bus driver trainings certifications and driver regulations.
• Participate in required university trainings driver trainings safety trainings drug and alcohol testing requirements background checks and motor vehicle record reviews.
• Comply with all applicable drug and alcohol testing requirements including pre-employment random post-accident reasonable suspicion return-to-duty or follow-up testing when required by university policy DOT/FMCSA regulations or applicable law.
• Support a safe respectful and positive travel environment for student-athletes and staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current and valid Class A or Class B CDL with passenger endorsement.
• No air brake restriction unless otherwise approved based on vehicle type and university policy.
• Current CDL Medical Card.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of driving experience preferred.
• Previous experience driving buses minibuses vans shuttles commercial vehicles or athletic/team travel vehicles.
• Experience transporting students student-athletes teams or groups.
• Experience with overnight long-distance or regional travel.
• Knowledge of vehicle inspections basic maintenance checks mileage logs and transportation safety procedures.
• Minor maintenance experience or basic understanding of vehicle/equipment operations.
• Familiarity with Utah Colorado Idaho Nevada Wyoming Arizona Washington and other regional travel routes commonly used for athletic competition.
• Experience working in a school college athletics transportation motor pool or public service setting.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to meet all university driver eligibility requirements.
• Ability to successfully complete required State of Utah Defensive Driving training university driver authorization and other required driver trainings upon hire.
• Ability to safely operate a minibus bus or other approved university vehicle.
• Ability to work a flexible as-needed schedule when assignments are accepted including early mornings evenings weekends extended days and overnight travel.
• Ability to accept or decline offered assignments based on availability while honoring all accepted assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively with coaches staff student-athletes supervisors and passengers.
• Ability to read understand and follow safety procedures travel instructions and university policies.
• Ability to use basic technology including a cell phone email timekeeping systems mileage logs basic spreadsheets and travel-related communication tools.
• Strong attention to safety reliability punctuality professionalism and customer service.
• Interest in athletics and a desire to support student-athletes coaches and team travel in a positive and professional manner.

Job offer is contingent upon successful completion of a background check motor vehicle record review pre-employment drug test and any other required employment or driver eligibility screening.

Along with the online application please attach:

• Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under Resume/CV

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Physical Demands
This position may require sitting for extended periods while driving. The employee may occasionally be required to lift carry load or move items related to team travel such as luggage equipment coolers or supplies. The employee must be able to enter and exit vehicles safely perform vehicle walk-around inspections and respond appropriately to travel or safety situations.

Work Environment
Work will primarily occur while operating university vehicles and traveling with athletic teams. This position may involve variable weather conditions long travel days early departures late returns overnight trips weekend travel and occasional schedule changes due to athletic contests road conditions weather or team needs.

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