Part Time Bus Driver-1

Position Title:

Part Time Bus Driver-1

Compensation:

$20.83 - $20.83

Department:

General Institutional Support

Start Date:

08/03/2026

About this opportunity:

At Ball State University our Part Time Bus Drivers will operate Ball State University buses to transport students, faculty, staff, and personnel on the shuttle run or other dispatched runs.

Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

WORK SHIFT: Monday to Friday; 12:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.; estimated at 27.5 hours per week for shuttle

What you'll do and what you'll bring:

Position Function

Operate Ball State University buses to transport students, faculty, staff, and personnel on the shuttle run or other dispatched runs.

 

Duties & Responsibilities

1) Operate passenger buses, shuttles, vans and para-transit units on various routes as established by the Transportation Office.

Requires the physical ability to sit for extended periods of time, operate various size/types of vehicles, move in and out of various vehicles to assist passengers, including disabled passengers, bend, grasp, finger and exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 25 pounds of force frequently, and 10 pounds of force constantly. Task requires a wide field of vision and the visual ability to perceive depth and distinguish colors. Employee is exposed to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme heat and cold, noise, vibrations, etc. Task requires the mental ability to read, comprehend, and follow written instructions, information, and traffic signs and signals, and to receive, comprehend, and follow oral instructions and information.

 

2) Inspect buses and report any equipment malfunctions; maintain cleanliness of vehicles.

Requires the physical ability to bend, stoop, hear, crawl, push, pull, walk, kneel, see, lift hoods of vehicles, and exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 25 pounds of force frequently, and 10 pounds of force constantly. Task requires the visual ability to perceive depth and distinguish color. Employee is exposed to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme heat and cold, noise, etc. Task requires the mental ability to read, comprehend, and follow written instructions and information, and to receive, comprehend, and follow oral instructions and information.

 

3) Fuel daily and inspect bus for any exterior damage.

Requires physical ability to bend, stoop, push, pull, walk, kneel, see, lift hoods of vehicles, and exert up to 50pounds of force occasionally, 25 pounds of force frequently, and 10 pounds of force constantly. Task requires the visual ability to read and check gauges, fluid levels, etc., perceive depth, and distinguish colors. Employee is exposed to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme heat and cold, oils, chemicals, etc. Task requires the mental ability to read, comprehend, and follow written instructions and information, and receive, comprehend, and follow oral instructions and information.

 

4) Maintain contact with Transportation Office when necessary via radio and/or telephone; inform office of changes in location, delays, traffic problems, emergencies, etc.

Requires the physical ability to talk, hear, see, grasp, finger, and exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally. Task requires a wide field of vision and the visual ability to perceive depth. Employee is exposed to inside and outside environmental conditions. Task requires the mental ability to read, comprehend, and follow written instructions and information, and receive, comprehend, and follow oral instructions and information.

 

5) Maintain accurate records of mileage and number of passengers; complete various trip sheets and logs foreach assigned task.

Requires the physical ability to grasp, finger, write, see and exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally. Task requires visual ability to perceive depth, and read gauges and written materials. Employee is exposed to inside and outside environmental conditions. Task requires the mental ability to read, comprehend, and follow written instructions and information, and receive, comprehend, and follow oral instructions and information.

 

6) Assist and direct disabled individuals on and off vehicles as needed.

Requires the physical ability to lift wheelchairs and individuals of various weight and height, grasp, finger, see, bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, talk, hear, and exert in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds of force frequently, and 20 pounds of force constantly. Task requires a wide field of vision and visual ability to perceive depth. Employee is exposed to inside and outside environmental conditions, moving mechanical parts, noise, vibration, etc. Task requires the mental ability to read, comprehend, and follow written instructions and information, and receive, comprehend, follow, and provide oral instructions.

 

7) Report any problems with routes and make recommendations for changes when appropriate.

Requires the physical ability to see, talk, write, and exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally. Task requires mental ability to analyze situations, and provide written and oral information.

 

8) Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

1. High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)

2. At least six months of verified professional driving experience.

3. Must demonstrate ability to drive bus (on-site driving test).

4. Must possess and maintain a valid CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) with an endorsement for public passengers and be insurable under the university’s auto fleet policy.

5. Must possess a good driving record; verification through Bureau of Motor Vehicles.

6. Must pass a post offer/pre-employment mandatory drug and alcohol test.

7. Must be able to perform all mental and physical requirements as outlined in each job duty.

 

Preferred Experience

Over-the-road (OTR) bus or truck driving experience.

How to apply:

For inquiries, please contact:
Mike Hill, Supervisor of Bus Operations at 765-285-6005, mdhill5@bsu.edu

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