Hourly Bus Operator

Summary of Job Duties

The Bus Operator will drive a transit bus on campus and city streets to safely transport members of the campus community and the general public on fixed scheduled bus routes. This position will perform a prescribed pre-operational safety maintenance check, as well as accumulate and record statistics for daily reports on fixed route service. Other duties as assigned.

Regular, non-disruptive, and reliable attendance is an essential job duty, as well as the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Razorback Transit Offers

• Paid CDL training to help you obtain the required Commercial Driver’s License for this position
• The cost of testing materials is reimbursed upon the successful completion of the written and skills test for the CDL license

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass DOT physical examination and obtain a DOT medical examiners certificate
• The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma
• Age 18 or older
• A valid Driver’s License in good standing

Preferred Qualifications

• CDL Class B or higher with Passenger Endorsement
• Experience operating a large 35 and 40-foot transit vehicle on city streets in fixed route service
• Knowledge of DOT/CDL regulations
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to work with and learn technology
• Ability to succeed in a diverse working environment
• Ability to communicate clearly both in writing and verbally

Additional Information

• Razorback Transit provides paid CDL training to obtain the required Commercial Driver's License (CDL) for this position

Benefits

• Benefits Eligible: No

Salary Information

• Operator in Training: $20/per hour
• 750 hours of experience: $22/per hour
• 751-1500 hours of experience: $23/per hour
• 1501-2500 hours of experience: $24/per hour
• 2501 hours of experience: $25/per hour

Pre-employment Screening Requirements

• Criminal Background Check
• Sex Offender Registry Check
• MVR (Motor Vehicle Registry) check
• DOT drug screening
• DOT physical

Required Documents to Apply

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Licence or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions)
• Resume

Optional Documents

• List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)
• Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information

• Caitlin Hughes, Strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist, cmcommitche@uark.edu
• Crystal Ellis, Strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist, ce031@uark.edu

Special Instructions to Applicants

• Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law
• All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
• Please do not send to listed recruitment contact

Constant Physical Activity

• Frequent Physical Activity
• Occasional Physical Activity

Freelance Physical Activity

• Frequent Physical Activity
• Occasional Physical Activity