Intermittent Temporary Bus Driver

Department:

Location:

Belknap Campus

Time Type:

Part time

Worker Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Job Req ID:

R108397

Minimum Requirements:

High School Diploma/GED and a minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have a Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a Passenger Endorsement (P), a clean driving record, and be insurable by the University's insurance carrier; a motor vehicle record check is required. This position will be required to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.

Position Description:

The Bus Driver for the University of Louisville Athletic Department is responsible for operating a bus while ensuring passenger safety and efficient transportation. The bus driver will transport athletic teams to and from the airport in coordination with Athletics Department staff to maintain timely and accurate pickup and drop‑off schedules for teams.

This position will be required to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate bus to transport teams, often in heavy traffic or tight spaces.

• Transport teams safely and efficiently according to scheduled pick up/drop off times.

• Physical stamina and agility to work long hours, sit for extended periods, and assist with luggage.

• Interact with athletic staff, supervisors, and other drivers in a friendly and professional manner.

• Complete required paperwork such as logbooks, submitting reports, and conducting pre-trip and post-trip inspections.

• Knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance and repair to keep the bus in good working condition and handle minor issues on the road, which includes inspecting tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights, oil, fuel, water, and safety equipment.

• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and provide reports to supervisor.

• Provide a positive travel experience for athletic staff and student-athletes.

• Knowledge of traffic laws, safety regulations, and bus routes, with the ability to learn and adapt to new routes and schedules.

• Emergency management skills to handle situations like accidents or breakdowns effectively and calmly.

• Follow state and federal transit regulations and ensure the bus is operating within these laws.

• Report accidents to supervisor immediately.

Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.

Consistent with applicable law, demographic information is collected for aggregate reporting requirements. Demographic information provided through this application is not available to hiring managers/committees and is not considered in hiring or employment decisions.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.