Athletics Bus Driver (Part-time)

Job Summary/Description:

Under the supervision of and reporting to the Director of Athletics, the employee is primarily focused on operating those vehicles used to transport passengers over specified routes to local or distant points according to a time schedule.

Typical Duties/Job Duties:

Inspects the vehicle prior to each use to ensure proper and safe operation. Regulates heating, cooling, and lighting systems for passengers. Transports passengers over specified routes to local or distant points according to a time schedule (which often includes overnight trips, and extended trips requiring irregular hours. Complies with all applicable traffic regulations and reports all delays and accidents in an appropriate manner. Secures the vehicle when passengers/teams have disembarked for safety and security precautions. Reports any necessary repairs to the Director of Athletics or his designee. Conforms to and complies with all applicable federal and state transportation guidelines and requirements. Complete a pre and post trip inspection of the vehicle, and driver’s travel log.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Individuals must possess these required knowledge, skills and abilities to explain and demonstrate that he/she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. Ability to operate within all guidelines of Angelo State University and the Department of Athletics. Current CDL license category appropriate to driving university owned and/or rented passenger vehicles. Approval from university’s auto insurance carrier. Effective oral and written communication skills at a level sufficient to represent Angelo State University and the department of Athletics, and to perform the essential functions of the position. Ability to work, cooperate and maintain a professional rapport with all coaches, athletes, faculty and supervisory staff. Ability to work and travel at various hours, including nights and weekends, when required. Knowledge of and ability to comply with all applicable responsibilities (e.g. driver and vehicular) set forth by the U.S. DOT and TxDOT agencies. Ability to safely deliver passengers within scheduled timeframes.

Minimum Qualifications:

A current commercial drivers license that encompasses all necessary endorsements to operate owned or rented vehicles is required. Additional Considerations: The university must obtain approval (via driving record checks) from its auto insurance carrier and risk management office for any driver employed by the department of Athletics. Must be willing to submit to background checks, including criminal history background checks, and non-CDL/DOT drug testing. All applicable CDL/DOT tests, etc. also apply. To be considered for this position, all candidates must sign appropriate releases permitting respective checks and/or testing.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

If you are currently a TRS contributing employee, then you will be required to contribute to TRS in this position.