Bus Driver

Job Details: Job Location: Main Campus

• Las Vegas NM
• Las Vegas , NM, Position Type: Part Time
• Reg, Education Level: High School or GED, Salary Range: $28.00Hourly, Job Category: Staff, SUMMARY: Provide transportation services for university employees, students, visitors, and faculty while ensuring transportation services and passenger safety. Monitors equipment and performs limited maintenance.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drives a university-owned bus, providing safe and efficient transportation to the university community and its visitors.
• Performs routine vehicle inspection and maintenance including checking the oil, fuel, brakes, lights, windshield wipers, and water and tire pressures.
• Provides information and other general assistance to the university community and its visitors.
• Maintains DOT approved logbook hours of work performed; makes timely reports of accidents, incidents, and unusual occurrences.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular attendance.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Education: High school diploma or GED. High school diploma or GED. Valid driver’s license. Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with the appropriate passenger endorsement, as required for the vehicle being operated. Acceptable driving record. Minimum of two (2) years of professional driving experience operating buses, passenger vehicles, or other comparable commercial vehicles.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures;
• Knowledge of basic vehicle inspection and maintenance including tire pressure, checking oil and water levels;
• Ability to safely and efficiently operate a loaded passenger bus;
• Ability to adapt to changing work priorities and meet deadlines;
• Ability to work as a team or independently. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Physical requirements must be in compliance with all provisions of DOT Regulation 49 CFR Parts 40 and 382.
• Lifting 0 to 50 pounds….…….Frequently
• Lifting greater than fifty (50) pounds.…….Occasionally
• Sitting……………………..……Frequently
• Driving long hours…………….Frequently
• Standing………………………..Frequently
• Walking………………….………Frequently
• Bending………………………..…Frequently
• Squatting……………………..….Frequently
• Climbing ………………….……Frequently
• Kneeling ……………………….Frequently WORK ENVIRONMENT:
• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
• Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.