Bus Driver

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Job description

Bus Driver Requisition ID req30353 Working Title Bus Driver Position Grade 09 Position Summary UNM Parking and Transportation Services (PATS) has multiple openings for full-time Bus Drivers. Successful candidates will be part of a 35-member team that transports 1.7 million students, faculty, staff and visitors to and from the University annually. As one of the first University employees encountered by many guests and visitors, our bus drivers play an important role in the University's community outreach efforts and public relations. Our commitment to our customers includes giving the highest degree of safe, reliable, helpful and friendly transportation and customer service to everyone with whom we come into contact. If you have previous passenger transport experience, enjoy working with the general public, and want to work in an environment which encourages teamwork, self-development, and a commitment to excellence, come join us! This position requires overtime and occasional weekend hours. Coverage hours for UNM Shuttle Services are 6 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Monday-Friday with additional special events coverage in the evenings and on the weekends. Candidate must be available to work a shift (approximately) from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. See the Position Description for additional information. Conditions of Employment Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check. Possession of a valid New Mexico Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a Passenger Endorsement is a requirement for this job. As a CDL driver, the employee will be required to comply with all provisions of DOT Regulation 49 CFR Parts 40 and 382, including random drug and alcohol testing. All regular, non-temporary positions assigned to this classification are represented by a labor union and subject to the terms and conditions of the CWA Collective Bargaining Agreement. Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check. Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GED; at least 6 months of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis. Preferred Qualifications At least 6 months of experience operating large passenger buses (40 foot or greater). Experience working in a scheduled transportation system. Experience driving a large passenger bus within the last five years. Experience working in a scheduled transportation system. Experience performing routine pre-trip and post trip vehicle inspections and maintenance, including checking the oil, fuel, brakes, lights, windshield wipers, and water and tire pressures. Maintains records of work performed; makes timely reports of accidents, incidents, and unusual occurrences. Additional Requirements Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM Department Transportation Support (314E1) Employment Type Staff Staff Type Regular - Full-Time Term End Date Status Non-Exempt Pay Hourly: $18.09 - $23.58 Benefits Eligible This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information. ERB Statement As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid. Background Check Required Yes For Best Consideration Date 8/16/2024 Eligible for Remote Work No Eligible for Remote Work Statement Application Instructions Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. Please be sure to complete the online application and include a resume, which lists ALL work experience. Include contact information for 3 professional references on your resume or as another attachment to your application. Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details. The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit Refer to for a definition of Regular Staff.

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