Bus Driver*

BE YOU. BE DUKE.

Part-Time Bus Driver

Duke University Transportation Services | Durham, NC

At Duke, we are committed to providing safe, reliable, and exceptional transportation services to students, employees, patients, and visitors. Join a dedicated team that helps keep our campus community moving while delivering outstanding customer service.

What You'll Do

As a Part-Time Bus Driver, you will safely transport passengers along assigned routes while ensuring a positive customer experience. This role requires strong communication skills, attention to safety, and the ability to operate transit vehicles professionally and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate transit vehicles while adhering to assigned schedules, traffic laws, safety regulations, and departmental procedures.  


• Transport students, employees, patients, and visitors throughout the Duke community.


• Complete required documentation, including manifests, vehicle inspections, accident reports, and other operational records.


• Follow dispatch instructions and efficiently coordinate passenger pick-up and drop-off activities.


• Provide exceptional customer service by answering passenger questions and assisting riders as needed.


• Maintain knowledge of service routes, transfer points, roadways, and operating procedures.


• Communicate effectively using two-way radio systems during normal operations and emergency situations.


• Attend and successfully complete required training programs.


• Prepare reports related to accidents, incidents, breakdowns, or mechanical issues as required.


• Work varying schedules, including evenings, nights, weekends, and other hours necessary to meet service demands.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring

Minimum Qualifications

Experience

• At least one year of experience operating public transportation vehicles, heavy trucks, or other heavy vehicles.

Licensure

• Valid North Carolina Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL).


• Air Brake Endorsement required.


• Passenger Endorsement required.

Preferred Skills

• Strong commitment to safety and customer service.  


• Ability to remain calm and exercise sound judgment in routine and emergency situations.


• Effective verbal and written communication skills.


• Ability to work collaboratively with dispatchers, team members, and passengers.

Why Duke?

Duke University is committed to building a culture of excellence, innovation, and belonging. Transportation Services plays a vital role in supporting the Duke community, and our drivers are essential to delivering safe, dependable service every day.