Intermittent-Bus Operator

Job Title:

Intermittent-Bus Operator

Administration and Planning | TTM Campus Area Bus-JM

Join the team that keeps The Ohio State University moving! As a Campus Bus Operator
, you’ll play a vital role in safely transporting students, faculty, and staff across our Columbus campus and medical center—seven days a week.

• Operate 15- to 53-passenger buses, vans, and shuttles on designated routes and for special trips
• Conduct daily safety inspections, fuel, clean, and prepare vehicles for service
• Load and unload luggage, equipment, and assist passengers as needed
• Ensure a safe, smooth, and professional transportation experience for all riders
• Accurately document activities, maintain required logs, and complete reports
• Identify and report mechanical or safety issues promptly
• Participate in training sessions and seminars to stay current on safety and service standards
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support transportation operations

This is more than just a driving job—it’s an opportunity to be part of a dynamic campus community, contribute to a safe and efficient transportation system, and represent Ohio State with pride.

• Must possess and maintain a Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with passenger and air brake endorsements
• Must successfully pass routine medical, drug, and alcohol screenings
• Flexibility to work varied hours and days
  , including evenings, weekends, and special events
• Must complete and pass an FBI/BCI background check
• In accordance with Ohio State’s Disaster Preparedness and University State of Emergency Policy 6.17
  , this position is designated as essential
  , requiring your presence during emergency situations

• Professional Driving Experience
  1-3 years’ experience operating transit buses, ideally within urban or high-traffic environments. Familiarity with complex routes and city driving is highly valued.
• Customer Service Excellence
  Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to interact professionally with the public. Proven experience resolving complaints and managing challenging situations with patience and empathy. Experience assisting passengers with disabilities or special needs is a plus.
• Safety and Regulatory Compliance
  A solid history of safe driving, supported by a clean driving record with no major violations. Knowledge of Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations, including pre-trip inspections and proper reporting of mechanical issues.
• Schedule Adherence and Reliability
  Ability to maintain punctuality and adhere to fixed schedules. Skilled in time management and adapting to traffic conditions, route changes, or unexpected delays.

• Pay Range: $21.11–$26.00 per hour, with opportunities for shift differentials based on schedule and assignment.
• Work Schedule: Must be able to work at least 15 hours per month.

Service Building Annex (0263)

Intermittent

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Varying Shifts

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

As required by Ohio Revised Code section , Ohio State will: educate students by means of free, open and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth; equip students with the opportunity to develop intellectual skills to reach their own, informed conclusions; not require, favor, disfavor or prohibit speech or lawful assembly; create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, supports individual capacities for growth and tolerates differences in opinion;

treat all faculty, staff and students as individuals, hold them to equal standards and provide equality of opportunity with regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.