Driver - 198734

Pace University is seeking a professional Full-Time CDL Bus Driver to provide safe, reliable, and efficient transportation services for our students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors. This role operates university-owned buses across fixed campus routes, specialized disability transports, and university charters or special events. The ideal candidate will blend strong technical driving skills with exceptional customer service, maintaining strict compliance with all university, state, and federal transportation regulations.

Position Duties

• Operate university-owned buses to transport passengers safely along designated routes, schedules, and special charter events.
• Conduct mandatory pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections (checking tires, brakes, wipers, lights, fluids, and emergency equipment).
• Monitor vehicle condition during operation, promptly reporting mechanical malfunctions or needed repairs.
• Responsible for refueling vehicles and maintaining interior/exterior cleanliness.
• Adhere strictly to all state, local, and federal traffic regulations, as well as university safety policies and procedures.
• Accurate and timely preparation of passenger counts, mileage logs, and bus defect reports.
• Complete verbal and written reports regarding accidents, safety hazards, schedule delays, or passenger complaints.
• Maintain a high level of attentiveness and strict adherence to shift schedules and route timetables.
• Provide welcoming, helpful, and accessible customer service to a diverse university population, including passengers requiring disability accommodations.
• Wear the provided Pace University uniform and maintain a professional appearance while on duty.
• Performs other such duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Position Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Minimum of three years of experience safely operating commercial transit buses or similar heavy vehicles.
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL Class B or Class C required).
• Mandatory Passenger (P) endorsement.
• Air Brakes (L/Z) endorsement preferred.
• Clean driving record meeting university safety compliance standards.
• Strong operational knowledge of commercial motor vehicles and preventative maintenance practices.
• Thorough understanding of Department of Transportation (DOT) safety regulations and occupational hazards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for reporting and passenger interaction.

Work Hours

Full-time shifts vary according to the Pace University academic calendar needs. Requires regular evening and weekend availability, along with coverage during peak university events and select holiday periods when campus transit remains active

About the Institution

Ranked in the top 9% of private US colleges that provide the best return on tuition investment, Pace University transforms the lives of its diverse students-academically, professionally, and socioeconomically. Currently, the University enrolls more than 13,000 students in more than 150 bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs. Pace University is at the forefront of creating opportunity. Through the convergence of strong academics, experiential learning, and dedicated advising, Pace University empowers its students and positively impacts its communities.

Benefits Offered

Pace University provides a competitive benefit program designed to offer the following:

• Medical, vision and dental insurance for preventive care or diagnostic and surgical procedures as well as an incentivized medical plan waiver option for those who choose not to participate (FT Employees).
• Income protection in the event an employee is not actively at work, due to illness (FT Employees).
• 403B investment opportunity to save toward financial security in retirement (PT and FT Employees).
• Programs and services that assist in balancing work and personal life (PT and FT Employees).
• Educational opportunities for the employee and eligible members of their family to pursue a degree at Pace or another higher education institution (PT and FT Employees).
• Opportunity for faculty and staff to participate in Pace's award-winning health and wellness program, Pace Yourself to Wellness, which is designed to inspire employees to engage in healthy habits while optimizing health care resources (PT and FT Employees).
• Discount purchase plans for everything from entertainment, shopping and travel (PT and FT Employees).

AA/EEO Statement

Pace University is committed to achieving full equal opportunity in all aspects of University life. Pursuant to this commitment, the University does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived sex, gender or gender identity; race; color; national origin; religion; creed; age; disability; citizenship; marital or domestic partnership status; sexual orientation or affectional status; genetic predisposition or carrier status; military or veteran status; status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking; or any other characteristic protected by law federal, state or local law, rule or regulation.

Annual Security Report Notice

Pace is committed to ensuring the safety and security of the students, faculty, staff and visitors to the University. In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the University's Safety and Security department publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, which can be accessed here. The report contains information on security policies as well as crime and fire statistics for the University.