Bus Driver

About Rice:

Boasting a 300-acre tree-lined campus in Houston, Texas, Rice University is ranked among the nation’s top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rice has a 6-to-1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio, and a residential college system, which supports students intellectually, emotionally and culturally through social events, intramural sports, student plays, lectures series, courses and student government. Developing close-knit, diverse college communities is a strong campus tradition, which is why Rice is highly ranked for best quality of life and best value among private universities.

 Rice is also a wonderful place to work. Rice faculty, staff and students share values that are essential to our success as a healthy community. Those values guide our decisions and behaviors and shape Rice’s culture. They come through in the way we treat each other and the welcome we extend to our visitors. These values can be recalled simply by our name — RICE — Responsibility, Integrity, Community and Excellence.

Special Instruction to Applicants: Please provide a work history within the application, or attach a resume in the Supporting Documents section of the application.

Position Summary

The bus driver is responsible for the safe operation of the Rice University buses and for providing excellent transportation and customer service to the Rice community and visitors. The driver must be an ambassador to the Rice community and must be tactful at all times. The driver will provide detailed information to passengers on campus events, parking, building and METRO information as needed. S/he must keep up with all university policies and regulations, state and Federal transportation and traffic rules.

Salary: $18.20 per hour

*Non-Exempt (hourly) positions under FLSA are eligible for overtime.

Required Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• Six months related bus driving experience
• Must possess and maintain a Texas Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License with passenger endorsement with no more than three (3) moving violations or at fault accidents in the past three years and no convictions or deferred dispositions for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) or Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) within the past 10 years.
• Able to operate electronic equipped vehicles
• Must possess and maintain a Texas Class A or B Commercial
• Ability to clean and sweep buses

Essential Functions

• Transports university community members and guests 
• Follows safety rules and comply with traffic regulations to operate vehicles in a safe and courteous manner 
• Provides embarking and disembarking assistance to passengers as needed
• Maintains order among passengers during trips to ensure safety 
• Provides detailed information to passengers about campus events, parking, buildings and METRO information as needed 
• Checks the condition of a vehicle’s tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights, oil, fuel, water, and safety equipment to ensure that everything is in working order 
• Reports any bus malfunctions or needed repairs 
• Maintains knowledge of first-aid procedures 
• Prepares and submits reports that may include the number of passengers or trips, hours worked, mileage, and fuel consumption 
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• School bus driving skills and dealing with students, staff and visitors on a regular basis.
• Great customer service skills and ability to communicate effectively with customers
• Ability to be a great ambassador for the university
• Basic computer knowledge
• Commercial bus driving skills
• Ability to work with diverse people and provide relevant information

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Rice Mission and Values: Mission and Values | Rice University

Rice University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity at all levels and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

Rice University is committed to ensuring Equal Employment Opportunity and the full inclusion of all qualified persons in the workplace. This commitment includes providing reasonable accommodations to persons with disabilities. For applicants with disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact Rice University’s Disability Resource Center at 713-348-5841 or adarice@rice.edu for support.

If you have any questions, please email us at jobs@rice.edu. Thank you for your interest in employment with Rice University.

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