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Job Title

Transit Bus Driver

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

Transportation Center

Proposed Minimum Salary

$13.66 hourly

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Transit Bus Driver is responsible of driving shuttle buses while providing safe transportation. This a full-time, 12-month position.

This position may pay more than the minimum proposed salary listed above, depending on experience and/or qualifications of the selected candidate.

Responsibilities:

• Drives Prairie View A & M University transit routes as scheduled. Operates assigned equipment in a safe manner and in adherence to all University and transit policies as well as local, state, and federal laws.

• Assists managers and supervisors in the training of new drivers by teaching and demonstrating driving techniques, evaluating and providing feedback to the drivers, and providing follow-up or re-training as necessary.

• Reports any potentially hazardous vehicle maintenance or safety issues immediately to the supervisor.

• Conducts a proper "pre" and "post" trip vehicle inspection and note any discrepancies at the beginning and end of every shift.

• Properly fuels all assigned vehicles being returned to Transit unless otherwise instructed.

• Maintains and cleans equipment assigned during shift.

• Details rental vehicles, buses or carts.

• Makes pick-ups via car, van, or cart, or helping out as office support with the Administrative staff or within the Maintenance shop.

• Continue to work various special events. (ie graduation, sporting events, etc.)

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Two years of work experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Ability to operate several types of buses and vans to the extent of maneuvering safely through congested traffic conditions, adverse weather and road conditions.

• Exhibit a high degree of mental concentration and independent judgment.

• Good verbal and written communication skills.

• Experience with computers.

• Requires ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others

Registrations, Certifications, and Licenses:

• Must have a Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or Class A CDL with a passenger endorsement.

Job Posting Close Date:

• 06/16/2024

Required Attachments:

Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae

• Cover Letter

Application Submission Guidelines:

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.

The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.

Background Check Requirements:

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

For more than 140 years, Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) has been igniting passion in its students. With an established reputation for producing engineers, nurses, and educators, PVAMU offers baccalaureate degrees, master’s degrees, and doctoral degree programs through nine colleges and schools. The University has an enrollment of more than 8,500 students. Designated an institution of “the first class” in the Texas Constitution, PVAMU is the second-oldest public institution of higher education in the state and a member of The Texas A&M University System.  The University is dedicated to fulfilling its land-grant mission of achieving excellence in teaching, research, and service. PVAMU is conveniently located near the rapidly growing residential and commercial area known as the Northwest Houston Corridor. The developing Northwest Houston Corridor offers newly developed suburban communities, a variety of shopping and dining near the Houston Premium Outlets and is a short, 35-minute commute into downtown Houston.

For more information, visit www.pvamu.edu .

Your career opportunities with a “University of the First Class” begins here!

Prairie View A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.

If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (936) 261-1730.

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