Part Time Bus Driver

Job Title:

Bus Driver Position Type:
Part-time, non-exempt Compensation: $20–$25 per hour, depending on experience.

Schedule:

Flexible hours; nights and weekends will be common, with assignments based on university transportation needs. Primary Assignment:
Safely transporting Calvin University students, employees, and guests, with a significant portion of trips involving varsity student-athlete team travel.

Location:

Grand Rapids Campus, with regional and out-of-town travel as assigned.

Calvin University welcomes applications for a part-time Bus Driver. This position supports the university’s mission by providing safe, dependable, and hospitable transportation for students, employees, and guests. The driver will operate Calvin University vehicles, including a 56‑passenger coach bus, for university‑sponsored travel. While assignments may vary, the position will largely involve transporting varsity student‑athlete teams to practices, competitions, events, retreats, airports, hotels, and other assigned destinations, with many trips occurring during evenings, weekends, and occasional overnight or extended travel periods.

The ideal candidate is a safety‑focused professional who exercises sound judgment, communicates clearly, and represents Calvin University with care, courtesy, and professionalism. The driver must maintain all required license credentials, certifications, and university driver authorizations before operating university vehicles.

Safely operate a 56‑passenger coach bus and other approved university vehicles for official Calvin University business. Transport varsity student‑athlete teams and other university groups to and from practices, competitions, events, retreats, airports, hotels, and other assigned destinations. Follow all federal, state, local, and university transportation requirements, including traffic laws, Department of Transportation requirements applicable to the vehicle and route, and Calvin University transportation policies.

Complete required pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections, document concerns, and promptly report maintenance or safety issues through the appropriate university process including logs, mileage records, inspection forms and the like. Maintain a clean, orderly, and welcoming passenger environment, including careful attention to passenger loading, luggage/cargo storage, aisles, emergency exits, and safe boarding/departure practices. Communicate professionally with coaches, staff, students, passengers, transportation staff, and external partners regarding trip timing, route changes, delays, passenger behavior, and safety concerns.

Exercise appropriate discretion and maturity when traveling with students, including maintaining professional boundaries and supporting Calvin’s expectations for a safe and respectful community. Use good judgment in changing weather, traffic, construction, trip delays, emergency situations, and other conditions that affect passenger safety. Complete Calvin University employment requirements, including mandatory online training modules and role‑specific safety training. Perform other duties related to university transportation as assigned.

Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) appropriate for operating a 56‑passenger coach bus. A Class B CDL, or higher, with Passenger (P) endorsement is expected; an air brake qualification/no air brake restriction is required. Current and valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate/DOT medical card. Ability to meet all applicable federal and state requirements for operating a commercial passenger vehicle, including background check, motor vehicle record review, drug and alcohol testing, and FMCSA Clearinghouse requirements where applicable.

Good driving record and ability to meet Calvin University authorized‑driver requirements, including completion of any university‑required defensive driving, safety, or transportation training before driving for the university. Demonstrated ability to perform required vehicle inspections and identify conditions that may affect safety. Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, early mornings,…