What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bus Driver position at University of South Alabama?
Posting Details
Position Information
Position Number
003531
Position Title
Bus Driver - 003531
Division
Finance and Administration
Department
173750 - Transportation Services
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent, five years of experience driving a passenger bus, possession of a valid commercial driver’s license with a 24 plus passenger endorsement and maintenance of a driving record sufficient to maintain insurance coverage with the University of South Alabama. Satisfactory completion of drug/alcohol screening required prior to employment. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in public transportation or large passenger vehicle preferred.
Job Description Summary
The University of South Alabama’s department of Transportation is seeking to hire a Bus Driver. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.
Essential Functions
These are the job duties required of the position.
Essential Functions
- Drives a 12-56 passenger bus from campus to locations off-campus safely according to itinerary.
- Operates a passenger shuttle on a scheduled route from campus locations.
- Operates a bus on special trips as scheduled which may include overnight stays and working holidays.
- Performs daily pre-trip inspections as required.
- Fills fuel tanks when needed.
- Reports maintenance issues promptly.
- Assists passengers with physical deficits on and off of vehicle, ensuring safe transport.
- Keeps record of driver log-book and travel expenditures as required.
- Performs all other duties assigned by the Supervisor of Manager Transportation Services.
- Enforces federal, state and University guidelines for bus riders.
- Regular and prompt attendance.
- Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime hours as required.
- Related duties as required.
Posting Information
Number of Vacancies
1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
10/12/2026
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Working Days
Varies
Working Hours
Varies
Job Location
Main Campus
Full-time or Part-Time
Full Time
Regular or Temporary
Regular
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Sick Leave, Tuition AssistanceSalary : $34,999 - $49,683