Job Summary

CU Boulder encourages applications for multiple Bus Driver-CDL positions! These positions fulfill transit services for campus by completing routine routes or contracts for special transportation needs. Once certified to operate specific vehicles, these roles ensure timely transit for campus affiliates and guests in consideration of their needs, vehicle operational capacity and road conditions.

Vehicle Operations

• Safely transports people using university vehicles, the incumbent meets certification to operate. The incumbent shall navigate a variety of routine and contracted routes on a time schedule with passenger safety, road and traffic concerns, as well as vehicle operational capacity under consideration.

Reports

• Completes pre- and post-trip inspections results on the appropriate forms, ensuring all forms are filled out properly for CDL paperwork. This includes, but is not limited to, recording passenger count, mileage, fuel, and other fluid usages and completion of a statistical summary by route.

Vehicle Inspections

• Conducts pre- and post-trip safety inspections to confirm vehicles suitability for route completion. Incumbent may add fluids and perform other maintenance tasks if needed. However, should a vehicle fail during a pre-trip inspection or during a route, the driver will evaluate or operate a suitable alternative as well as notify dispatch and appropriate management.

Other Duties

• Unspecified duties directed by supervisors to maintain the operational readiness of the department. Complete continuing education to establish or maintain proficiency in vehicle operation capacities. Notify supervisor of safety incidents, near misses and all potential hazards. Maintains a safe work practices, participates in department safety meetings and completes all assigned trainings.