BUS DRIVER*

What You'll Do

As a Part-Time Bus Driver, you will safely transport passengers along assigned routes while ensuring a positive customer experience. This role requires strong communication skills, attention to safety, and the ability to operate transit vehicles professionally and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate transit vehicles while adhering to assigned schedules, traffic laws, safety regulations, and departmental procedures.
• Transport students, employees, patients, and visitors throughout the Duke community.
• Complete required documentation, including manifests, vehicle inspections, accident reports, and other operational records.
• Follow dispatch instructions and efficiently coordinate passenger pick-up and drop-off activities.
• Provide exceptional customer service by answering passenger questions and assisting riders as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of service routes, transfer points, roadways, and operating procedures.
• Communicate effectively using two-way radio systems during normal operations and emergency situations.
• Attend and successfully complete required training programs.
• Prepare reports related to accidents, incidents, breakdowns, or mechanical issues as required.
• Work varying schedules, including evenings, nights, weekends, and other hours necessary to meet service demands.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring

• Minimum Qualifications:
• Experience: At least one year of experience operating public transportation vehicles, heavy trucks, or other heavy vehicles.
• Licensure: Valid North Carolina Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL). Air Brake Endorsement and Passenger Endorsement required.
• Preferred Skills:
• Strong commitment to safety and customer service.
• Able to remain calm and exercise sound judgment in routine and emergency situations.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work collaboratively with dispatchers, team members, and passengers.

Why Duke?

Duke University is committed to building a culture of excellence, innovation, and belonging. Transportation Services plays a vital role in supporting the Duke community, and our drivers are essential to delivering safe, dependable service every day.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

Essential Physical Job Functions

All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values. Essential physical job functions vary by position and may include lifting, bending, standing, walking, reaching, pushing, pulling, and speaking clearly.