Part-Time USU Eastern Athletics Bus Driver

About the role

This position supports the transportation needs of Utah State University Eastern athletic teams, coaches, staff, and approved passengers for practices, competitions, team travel, special events, and other athletics-related activities. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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.
• 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.
• Interest in athletics and a desire to support student-athletes, coaches, and team travel in a positive and professional manner.

Benefits

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.

Pay

$19 to $21 an hour commensurate on experience.

Schedule

The schedule and assignment expectations are as follows: 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.