Bus Driver; Part-Time

Schedule

Part-Time position with primarily daytime hours on weekdays, but responsibilities will require additional hours and flexibility, including evenings, weekends, and overnight travel.

LeTourneau University offers year-round transportation for our students, including daily transit from our Longview campuses, and some summer, evening, and weekend trips. Primary role of candidate is as a driver while school is in session.

• Transport students to and from the university, following a preplanned route according to a specified time schedule and the academic calendar
• Conduct daily routine safety inspections and report all findings to Fleet Services Coordinator
• Inspect and adjust engine fluid levels and fuel the bus, in addition to other aspects of a regular maintenance schedule
• Keep interior and exterior of the buses clean on a daily basis
• Maintain required transportation record and report any traffic violations and/or accidents during working hours to supervisor and proper authorities
• Operate bus in a safe manner that complies with state and local law and in a manner that demonstrates Christian care and principle at all times
• Assist passengers in the operation of heating and ventilation equipment on the bus
• Assume responsibility for the safety of passengers upon boarding and exiting the bus at their destination, aid passengers with luggage, and answer questions regarding bus service
• Perform assigned duties with frequent time pressures and in a sometimes disruptive environment
• Attend/participate in safety and training meetings
• Demonstrate professional and positive attitude/demeanor at all times

• High School diploma or GED
• Maintain a valid fully unrestricted Commercial Drivers License CDL Class “B” with Airbrake and Passenger endorsements
• Must be 21 Years of age
• Minimum of three (3) years of commercial driving experience
• Good driving record with no DUI or convictions
• Able to maintain a D.O.T. physical.
• Ability to carry an object up to 75 pounds, bend and twist frequently, and work in inclement weather conditions
• Must pass a drug test and will be placed in a pool for random substance abuse testing

LeTourneau University seeks a person with an enthusiastic and contagious Christian faith committed to Christian higher education that integrates Christian faith with learning.