Mobile STEM CDL Driver (Part-Time)

About the role

Angelo State University is seeking a CDL Driver for our STEM Innovation Lab. The ASU STEM Innovation Lab is a high-tech mobile platform bringing immersive science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) experiences directly to rural and underserved communities across West Texas.

Essential Duties

• Safely operates university-owned, leased, or rented buses and passenger vehicles in accordance with applicable federal and state laws and university policies.
• Transports authorized passengers to local and distant destinations according to approved schedules and itineraries.
• Conducts and documents required pre-trip and post-trip inspections, including inspections of tires, lights, brakes, emergency equipment, fluid levels, safety systems, and the general condition of the vehicle.
• Completes driver logs, mileage records, inspection reports, fuel records, passenger documentation, and other required travel records accurately and promptly.
• Ensures that passengers follow applicable safety requirements and that vehicle capacity and safety limitations are not exceeded.
• Maintains passenger comfort systems, including climate controls and interior lighting, as applicable.
• Safely loads and unloads passengers and assists passengers with boarding and exiting when appropriate.
• Secures the vehicle whenever it is unattended and checks the passenger compartment at the conclusion of each trip.
• Immediately reports mechanical concerns, unsafe conditions, delays, traffic citations, collisions, injuries, and other incidents to the appropriate university representative.
• Follows university procedures for accidents, emergencies, roadside breakdowns, severe weather, and other unexpected events.
• Maintains professional conduct and provides courteous service when interacting with students, employees, minors, guests, and members of the public.
• Complies with all applicable U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Department of Transportation, TTU System, and Angelo State University requirements.
• Participates in required university driver training, safety training, drug and alcohol testing, medical certification, and driver-approval processes.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of safe commercial vehicle and passenger transportation practices.
• Knowledge of applicable traffic laws, commercial driver requirements, passenger-carrier safety requirements, and vehicle inspection procedures.
• Ability to safely operate the class and type of vehicle assigned by the university.
• Ability to complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections and recognize conditions that may make a vehicle unsafe to operate.
• Ability to read and follow maps, electronic navigation systems, schedules, itineraries, and written instructions.
• Ability to maintain accurate driving, inspection, mileage, fuel, and travel records.
• Ability to respond appropriately to emergencies, vehicle malfunctions, adverse road conditions, and schedule changes.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with passengers, university employees, law enforcement personnel, emergency responders, and members of the public.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining communication with the supervising department.
• Ability to work irregular schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays, early mornings, overnight trips, and extended travel.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise appropriate judgment when transporting students, minors, employees, or other university participants.
• Ability to comply with ASU driver approval, insurance, safety, and risk-management requirements.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to sit for extended periods while operating a vehicle.
• Ability to safely enter and exit buses multiple times during shifts.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Ability to work outdoors in varied weather conditions.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 20 years of age.
• At least two years of licensed driving experience.
• Current and valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) of the class required for the vehicle being operated.
• Must not have a license restriction that prevents operation of the assigned university vehicle.
• Must possess and maintain any medical certification required for the assigned commercial driving duties.
• Must meet Angelo State University driver-approval requirements and receive approval from the university's insurance carrier and Office of Environmental Health, Safety and Risk Management before operating a university vehicle.
• Must have an acceptable motor vehicle record.
• Must successfully complete all required criminal history, driving record, employment, and other applicable background checks.
• Must satisfy all applicable U.S. Department of Transportation and FMCSA drug and alcohol testing requirements, including pre-employment testing.
• Must authorize and successfully complete the required FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse query before performing safety-sensitive CDL duties.
• Must remain eligible under applicable CDL, DOT, FMCSA, Texas DPS, TTU System, and university requirements throughout employment.
• Must be able and willing to work irregular hours and travel locally or overnight as required.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous bus driving experience in higher education, public transit, school transportation, charter service, or commercial transportation.
• Current Department of Transportation (DOT) medical certification.
• Experience transporting large groups and operating motor coaches or commercial passenger buses.
• Knowledge of vehicle inspection procedures and defensive driving practices.

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