Campus Bus Driver-CDL

Job Summary

CU Boulder encourages applications for multiple Bus Driver-CDL positions! These positions fulfill transit services for campus by completing routine routes or contracts for special transportation needs. Once certified to operate specific vehicles, these roles ensure timely transit for campus affiliates and guests in consideration of their needs, vehicle operational capacity and road conditions. This role is eligible for the following benefits: EcoPass; up to 22 vacation days; access to medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, tuition reimbursement; a 10% employer contribution retirement plan, opportunities for growth, and more!

Responsibilities

• Safely transports people using university vehicles, the incumbent meets certification to operate.
• The incumbent shall navigate a variety of routine and contracted routes on a time schedule with passenger safety, road and traffic concerns, as well as vehicle operational capacity under consideration.
• Reports Completes pre- and post-trip inspections results on the appropriate forms, ensuring all forms are filled out properly for CDL paperwork. This includes, but is not limited to, recording passenger count, mileage, fuel, and other fluid usages and completion of a statistical summary by route.
• Conducts pre- and post-trip safety inspections to confirm vehicles suitability for route completion. Incumbent may add fluids and perform other maintenance tasks if needed. However, should a vehicle fail during a pre-trip inspection or during a route, the driver will evaluate or operate a suitable alternative as well as notify dispatch and appropriate management.
• Completes continuing education to establish or maintain proficiency in vehicle operation capacities.
• Notifies supervisor of safety incidents, near misses and all potential hazards.
• Maintains a safe work practices, participates in department safety meetings and completes all assigned trainings.

What You Should Know

• The Buff Bus service runs every day of the week for up to 22 hours a day. This position may be required to work alternative shifts to accommodate our commitment to serving campus. Hours are guaranteed year-round with no split shifts.
• This position is eligible for our Facilities Management Employee Referral Program.
• The pay rate for this role is $25.00/hour, and there is shift differential pay for evening and weekend shifts. One-time $2,000 sign-on bonus paid out after 6 months of employment.
• We offer full benefits—check out our total compensation calculator to forecast your amount (this is a university staff position).

What We Can Offer

• Full benefits including medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit.
• Boulder County’s largest employer, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation.

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What We Require

• Must possess a valid CDL Class A or B license without air brake restriction.
• CDL with passenger endorsement and the ability to pass DOT drug and alcohol tests.
• Two years of experience operating equipment appropriate to the work assignment, reduced to 6-months of experience operating a transit bus such as HOP, RTD (including its fixed route contractors), or a school bus.
• Must satisfactorily complete a pre-placement physical and a medical evaluation for the operation of a CDL.

What We Would Like You To Have

• Prior experience operating transit buses.

Special Instructions To Apply

To apply, please submit the following materials: A current resume. Optional: A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position. We may request references at a later time. Please apply by July 14, 2026 for consideration. Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs . In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation.

Essential Services

This position is designated “essential services.” The incumbent is required to respond to requests for work during campus emergencies (snow, wind, rain, flood and any other natural or man-made event) and report to work for his / her regularly assigned shift during emergency campus closures.