Part-Time Bus Driver

Position Title

Part-Time Bus Driver

Location

Big Rapids (Main Campus)

Department

55301 - Transportation Services

Advertised Salary

$22.00

Benefits

Please see the following link for a list of benefits offered with this position.

Part Time Support

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Temporary/Continuing

Continuing

Part-Time/Full-Time

Part-Time

Union Group

N/A

Term of Position

As Needed

At Will/Just Cause

Just Cause

Summary of Position

Provide safe transportation for passengers, equipment, and packages. Assist in maintenance of University owned and leased vehicles.

Position Type

Staff

Required Education

High school diploma or GED equivalency.

Required Work Experience

Three years full-time equivalent of combined bus and heavy equipment truck driving, with emphasis on bus driving experience. Demonstrated experience with minor automotive repair and driving all types of vehicles.

Required Licenses and Certifications

Valid Michigan commercial driver’s license (CDL), Group A or B with endorsements ‘P’ with no restrictions, airbrakes and DOT medical card.

Physical Demands

• Bending
• Inclement Weather
• Reaching
• Sitting
• Twisting
• Driving
• Lifting
• Repetitive movement
• Standing

Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Check the safety of lights, tires, water, battery, fluids (windshield washer, oil, power steering), and replace or add as needed.

Clean and/or deliver a variety of goods and equipment to/from off- and on-campus locations.

Drive commercial-type vehicles to safely transport students, faculty, and/or add as needed.

Pick up/deliveries to/from campus, newly purchased University vehicles, and pick up, haul, and/or deliver a variety of goods and equipment to/from off- and on-campus locations.

Report needed repairs that warrant mechanic’s attention.

Wash, vacuum, and extract the motor vehicle interior and/or as needed.

Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.

Maintain safety and health standards in all duties and responsibilities.

Maintain safety and security of equipment, vehicles, keys, tools, materials, and inventories.

Report to immediate supervisor.

Operate a university or personal vehicle safely while carrying out job responsibilities. Will authorize, pursuant to university policies and procedures, a driving record check, and will meet the driving authorization requirements through the course of employment in a position where you are authorized to drive a vehicle as part of your duties.

Carries out responsibilities in accordance with university policies and applicable laws.

Cultivates an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences, allowing students, faculty, and staff to thrive authentically.

Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.

Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.

Marginal Duties/Responsibilities

Assist other service workers as needed.

Skills and Abilities

Available to work days, evenings, and weekends.

Check and correct the safety of vehicle lights and fluid levels.

Communicate effectively with students, staff, faculty, and visitors.

Keep accurate records.

Read, understand, and follow directions. Check and correct the safety of vehicle lights and fluid levels.

Understand, use good judgment, and follow procedures established through safety training and the physical plant safety manual.

Work harmoniously with others in situations with variable temperatures, noise, and stressful workloads.

Work independently.

Meet applicable Department of Transportation requirements.

Must pass physical exam and drug test every two years.

Test drug free and/or to submitting application.

Demonstrated successful experience working directly with people from diverse backgrounds, including cultural, educational, socioeconomic, and life experiences.

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Optional Documents

Special Instructions to Applicants

Initial Application Review Date

September 21, 2026

Open Until Position is Filled?

Yes

Posting Close Date

EEO Statement

Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu. The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement.

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