Hybrid Bus Driver at Point Loma Nazarene University

PLNU is a Christian liberal arts university in the evangelical, Wesleyan tradition, offering quality undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. We provide higher education in a vibrant Christian environment where minds are engaged and challenged, character is modeled and formed, and service is an expression of faith. PLNU is an institution that is committed to reflecting the rich diversity of God’s kingdom. We therefore encourage applications from culturally diverse candidates.

Benefits:

We are pleased to offer attractive benefits and resources. This includes benefits such as health, dental, tuition benefits for employees and dependents, competitive retirement matching, vacation and sick time, and 15 paid holidays per year. In addition, we have many opportunities to engage with our community including staff chapel and a robust wellness program.

Job Summary:

Join our team at PLNU and have a direct impact on the student community as a bus driver. Drive buses for PLNU events, provide exceptional customer service, perform preventive maintenance, and ensure the safety and readiness of our buses.

Multiple Positions Available
Schedules:
10-Month Position: August through May
12-Month Position: Includes paid vacation time

Salary Pay Range: $24.00 - $26.60 per hour

Internal Classification: Career Track - Support; Job Level - 4

Job Status:

Full time

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Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

• Drive buses for PLNU events, ensuring safe and timely transportation for students, staff, faculty, and guests.

• Perform preventive maintenance on buses and report findings to motor pool dispatch for follow-up.

Pre-trip inspections include:

• Airbrake inspections

• Check fluids levels

• Check tires, incl. air pressure, etc.

• Cleaning of buses, report repair requests to motor pool dispatch

• Ensure that buses are road-ready and safe to operate

• Assist with the needed repairs

• Provide exceptional customer service that is characterized by warm, friendly and helpful to all PLNU students, staff, faculty and guests

• To have full understanding of all PLNU shuttle service routes

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must have a valid class B driver's license with a passenger endorsement, air brakes, good driving record and insurable.

• Must be service orientated in performing duties in a cooperative, efficient and energetic manner

• Ability to respond to changes in work schedule and assignments with short notice.

• Able to maintain professionalism at all times

• Evidence of Christian commitment and active church involvement. In addition, staff agree to live in agreement with PLNU’s Community Life Covenant. 

• The job offer is contingent on a clear background check and pre-employment physical.

• Must pass random alcohol and drug screening.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to drive 4 hours at a time.

• Ability to assist passengers as necessary.

• Must be able to bend and stoop and lift up to 50 pounds.

• Ability to respond to changes in work schedule and assignments with short notice.

• Ability to grip and hold steering wheel.

• Ability to keep arms elevated to level of steering

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At PLNU, we believe in pursuing calling together. Deep and meaningful relationships between students, faculty, and staff is vital in nurturing our shared community and expressing God’s love. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to join us in empowering our students to reach their greatest personal, spiritual and professional potential. 

Point Loma Nazarene University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices or procedures.

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