Hourly Bus Operator (Current and Anticipated Future Openings) (Evergreen)

This position is Open until filled. Early applications are encouraged as the position may close before the listed deadline once a suitable candidate is found.

Summary of Job Duties:

The Bus Operator will drive a transit bus on campus and city streets to safely transport members of the campus community and the general public on fixed scheduled bus routes. This position will perform a prescribed pre-operational safety maintenance check, as well as accumulate and record statistics for daily reports on fixed route service. Other duties as assigned.

Regular, non-disruptive, and reliable attendance is an essential job duty, as well as the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Razorback Transit offers paid CDL training to help you obtain the required Commercial Driver’s License for this position

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be able to pass DOT physical examination and obtain a DOT medical examiners certificate

The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma

Age 18 or older

A valid Driver’s License in good standing

Preferred Qualifications:

CDL Class B or higher with Passenger Endorsement

Experience operating a large 35 and 40-foot transit vehicle on city streets in fixed route service

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Knowledge of DOT/CDL regulations

Excellent customer service skills

Ability to work with and learn technology

Ability to succeed in a diverse working environment

Ability to communicate clearly both in writing and verbally

Additional Information:

Razorback Transit provides paid CDL training to obtain the required Commercial Driver's License (CDL) for this position. The cost of testing materials is reimbursed upon the successful completion of the written and skills test for the CDL license.

The base work schedule for this position will be Tuesday - Saturday during Peak Service Hours. Saturday is a mandatory work day. Overtime work/pay is available and/or required.

Peak Service:  (Monday - Saturday)

6:30am- 12:30PM

12:30pm-6:30PM

6:30PM to 10:30PM 

Non-Peak: (Monday - Saturday)

6:30AM-1:30PM

1:30PM-8:30PM 

Please Note: This posting will be used to collect applications to fill current openings as well as anticipated future openings. Future openings are anticipated but not guaranteed. This posting will expire on the posting end date indicated. Candidates wishing to be considered after this date must reapply.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry, MVR (Motor Vehicle Registry) check, DOT drug screening, and DOT physical

Salary Information:

Operator in Training $20/per hour
750 hours of experience: $22/per hour
751-1500 hours of experience: $23/per hour
1501-2500 hours of experience: $24/per hour
2501 hours of experience: $25/per hour

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), Resume

Optional Documents:

List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:

Caitlin Hughes, Strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist, cmmitche@uark.edu & Crystal Ellis, Strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist, ce031@uark.edu

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.