Bus Driver

Position Bus Driver Full Time/Part Time Part Time Job Type On-Call Position Summary

Provide transportation services for university employees, students, visitors, and faculty while ensuring transportation services and passenger safety. Monitors equipment and performs limited maintenance. This is an "On-Call" position and working hours are variable up to and can occasionally exceed 40 hours in one week.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Drives a university-owned bus, providing safe and efficient transportation to the university community and its visitors. • Performs routine vehicle inspection and maintenance including checking the oil, fuel, brakes, lights, windshield wipers, and water and tire pressures. • Provides information and other general assistance to the university community and its visitors. • Maintains DOT approved logbook hours of work performed; makes timely reports of accidents, incidents, and unusual occurrences. • Must comply with Department of Transportation regulations and departmental policies and procedures. • Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. • Maintain regular attendance.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or GED. • Experience: Two (2) years paid experience related to duties and responsibilities specified. • Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico driver's license. • CDL required.

Preferred Qualifications Special Conditions for Eligibility

• As a CDL driver, the employee will be required to comply with all provisions of DOT Regulation 49 CFR Parts 40 and 382, including random drug and alcohol testing. • Possession of a valid New Mexico Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A or Class B with a Passenger Endorsement is a requirement for this job. • Must be willing to respond as needed on an on-call basis. • Must be willing to routinely work evening, weekends, holidays and odd hours. • Driving may include Overnight trips and out of State trips.

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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures; • Knowledge of basic vehicle inspection and maintenance including tire pressure, checking oil and water levels; • Ability to safely and efficiently operate a loaded passenger bus; • Ability to adapt to changing work priorities and meet deadlines; • Ability to work as a team or independently.

Physical Demands

• Physical requirements must be in compliance with all provisions of DOT Regulation 49 CFR Parts 40 and 382. • Lifting 0 to 50 pounds….…….Frequently • Lifting greater than fifty (50) pounds.…….Occasionally • Sitting……………………..……Frequently • Driving long hours…………….Frequently • Standing………………………..Frequently • Walking………………….………Frequently • Bending………………………..…Frequently • Squatting……………………..….Frequently • Climbing ………………….……Frequently • Kneeling ……………………….Frequently

Working Environment

• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions. • Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.

Pay Rate $24.00 Hr. Work Location/Campus Center Las Vegas, NM Campus EEO Statement

New Mexico Highlands University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. We are committed to the University values of diversity, accessibility, excellence, and responsiveness. For disabled access or services call 505-454-3242 or email hr@nmhu.edu Visit the link below for more information regarding affirmative action and equal opportunity: Equal Employment Opportunity is THE LAW

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number AS800P Open Date 11/06/2023 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant

Interested candidates must submit 1) Copy of Commercial Driver's License (CDL), 2) Resume with online application. For disabled access or services call 505-454-3242. New Mexico Highlands University is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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