Description

Since 1966, Indiana University (IU) Campus Bus Service has been providing bus service on the Bloomington campus. IU Bloomington's 1,940-acre campus is often considered one of the most beautiful campuses in the nation located in USA Today's #2 "Best College Town in America." IU Bloomington is home to close to 43,000 undergraduate and graduate students and over 19,000 faculty, staff, and part-time employees.
Campus Bus provides transportation to over 3 million rides a year and operates a 6-route system with approximately 30 buses, 50 bus operators, 4 mechanics, and a management team. It has a long-standing partnership with the local transit system, further extending its reach and resources. Campus Bus is an essential campus service that supports the university's ability to function efficiency and helps to ensure a welcoming environment for its students, employees, and other guests.
Campus Bus is a business unit within Auxiliary Business Services (ABS). ABS operates in a shared services model that supports finance, human resources, payroll, and marketing needs of Campus Bus.

Job Summary

• Ensures that all work assignments are filled by a bus operator. If a report operator is not available to drive the bus operator's work assignment, the supervisor will drive until a replacement driver can report for duty.
• Monitors, on a continuous basis, radio and responds to bus operators who need assistance.
• Documents any schedule changes to the appropriate daily sheet and ensures accuracy of all information.
• Maintains positive customer relations with passengers and other members of the University community both in person and on the phone.
• Ensures that all bus operators assigned to their supervision will comply with all University, local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations applicable to public transportation operations.
• Monitors the safety and mechanical operation of the buses assigned for service.
• In the event that the Time System is not working, directs bus operators to fill out a physical timecard which is the paper backup for the Time System.
• Performs other related duties as may be assigned by Campus Bus Management.

Qualifications

EDUCATION
Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED).

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Required

• Possess a valid driver's license with the ability to be insured by Indiana University.
• Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Passenger and Air Brake Endorsement within 6 months from date of hire.
• Completion of the bus operator training program prior to operating a bus in regular service.
• Ability to pass and maintain US Department of Transportation (DOT) medical certification.

OTHER
Required

• 21 years of age.

SKILLS
Required

• Ability to effectively communicate and exchange information.
• Ability to read a map. Knowledge of the service area.
• Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ability to obtain thorough knowledge of transit operations, including DOT rules and regulations.

Working Conditions / Demands

This position spends most time working in an office. Exposure to occasional adverse environmental conditions such as heat, cold, and inclement weather may occur. The role requires the ability to detect details of objects and the ability to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment alcohol and drug test, and subject to continuing alcohol and drug testing as mandated by the Federal Transit Administration.

Additional Information

Training will be provided by the department if applicant does not have an appropriate CDL.

Work Location

Bloomington, Indiana

Advertised Salary

$22.00 per hour

Work Hours

5:00-10:30pm Monday-Friday and 11:30am-8:15pm Saturday-Sunday. Shift times may vary.
Must be available to work day or night shifts.

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure .

Job Classification

Career Level: Part Time Employee
FLSA: Nonexempt
Job Function: Part Time Employee
Job Family: Part Time Employee
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Posting Disclaimer

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.
If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information .

Campus Safety and Security

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online . You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at [email protected] or by visiting IUPD.