Bus Driver, Part-Time

Wooster offers an excellent, comprehensive liberal arts education, culminating in a rigorous senior project, in which each student works one-on-one with a faculty mentor to conceive, organize and complete a significant research project on a topic of the student's own choosing. Through this distinctive program, every Wooster student develops abilities valued by employers and graduate schools alike: independent judgment, analytical ability, creativity, project-management and time-management skills, and strong written and oral communication skills.

Founded in 1866, the college enrolls approximately 2,000 students.

The College offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes:
Health, Dental, Retirement, and Tuition Remission for eligible positions.

Summary:

The Transportation Services Driver provides safe and reliable transportation services for the College community by operating buses, shuttles, and service vehicles. The position ensures compliance with transportation regulations, conducts vehicle inspections, maintains accurate records, assists passengers, and supports the maintenance, cleanliness, and operational readiness of the College's transportation fleet.

Essential Departmental

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Safely operate College buses, shuttles, and service vehicles, including route planning, trip coordination, and passenger assistance.
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and DOT regulations through required inspections, documentation, and maintenance of driver logs.
• Complete and maintain accurate trip records, including mileage, hours worked, expenses, inspection reports, and related documentation.
• Perform routine vehicle inspections and safety checks, identifying and reporting maintenance and repair needs.
• Assist with preventative maintenance and minor repairs, including replacing filters, belts, bulbs, wiper blades, and interior components as approved.
• Maintain vehicle readiness by monitoring fuel and fluid levels, onboard safety equipment, and operational systems.
• Fuel, service, and clean buses and shuttles, including interior and exterior detailing and restroom maintenance.
• Maintain bus fleet records, including fuel consumption, maintenance activities, supplies inventory, and purchasing documentation.
• Manage transportation-related resources, including purchasing cards, passes, supplies, and destination route databases.
• Maintain bus garage facilities and inventory, ensuring vehicles, equipment, and supplies are organized, stocked, and operational.
• Other duties as assigned

Education and/or

Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training.
• Must have valid Ohio CDL driver's license (passenger CDL).

Knowledge:

• Safe operation of buses, shuttles, and passenger vehicles.
• Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). state, and federal transportation regulations.
• Vehicle inspection procedures, preventative maintenance practices, and fleet safety standards.
• Recordkeeping, trip documentation, and compliance reporting requirements.

Skills:

• Operating commercial passenger vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Route planning, navigation, and trip coordination.
• Conducting vehicle inspections and identifying maintenance concerns.
• Maintaining accurate records, logs, and transportation documentation.

Abilities
:

• Work independently and exercise sound judgment in changing travel conditions.
• Maintain compliance with safety regulations and established procedures.
• Perform basic vehicle maintenance and cleaning tasks.
• Prioritize multiple responsibilities and respond effectively to emergencies or unexpected travel issues.

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