Bus Driver

About This Role

Driving university transit buses along designated routes and schedules is the core of this position, transporting students, faculty, staff, and visitors throughout campus. This role requires maintaining a high standard of safety, customer service, and schedule adherence while operating in a busy university environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive a bus, tram, or van to transport passengers along a scheduled route on campus, or to events locally or within the state
• Make pre-trip and post-trip inspection of vehicle
• Perform service and maintenance of vehicles, such as cleaning interior and exterior, and light bulbs
• Conduct bi-weekly vehicle inspection including pre/post-trip reviews
• Report observed safety hazards, suspicious activities, or damages to university property
• Provide directions and assistance to campus members and guests with questions or issues related to university shuttle services and transportation
• Update university shuttle data to ensure access to accurate and timely information
• Keep vehicle and passenger logs
• Help enter and compile data related to NAU shuttle services
• Actively participate in training, events, and operations in support of department mission and goals
• Assist with scheduling and organizing training
• Perform administrative work as needed

Requirements

• High school diploma
• 1 year of relevant experience
• Possession of a valid Arizona Class D driver’s license
• Possession of a valid Commercial driver’s license (CDL), Class B or Class C (not required if the vehicle transports 1-15 passengers)
• Ability to safely operate a large transit vehicle in varying weather and traffic conditions while maintaining awareness of pedestrians, cyclists, and other vehicles
• Ability to operate a vehicle weighing more than 25,000 pounds
• Ability to sit for long durations of time while driving

Nice to have:

• Associate’s degree

Important Details

• Closing at: November 2, 2026 - 11:55pm MST
• Schedule: Nine (9) months per fiscal year (.75 FTE)

About the Company

Northern Arizona University Shuttle Services provides safe, reliable, and accessible transportation for the NAU campus community. Their team operates scheduled campus shuttle service designed to connect students, faculty, staff, and visitors with key locations across campus.