Bus Operator

Overview

Posting Number: S11044P

Working Title: Bus Operator

Department: Auxiliary Transit Opera

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

Posting Type: External

Retirement Plan: TRS

Employment Type: Employee

Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Additional Schedule Information: 40 hours per week. Hours and schedule may vary and include weekends

Advertised Salary: starts at $18.00/hr (without CDL) (as of 12/01/23)

Posting Date: 08/19/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

Proposed Starting Date: 08/31/2025

University Context: Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education. UGA is ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The main campus is in Athens, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff.

The enrollment exceeds 41,000 students.

• Safe operation of buses on campus routes and occasional charters; follow written and verbal instructions as required by supervisory personnel; complete paperwork associated with assignments. Occasional bus washing and other non-driving tasks from time to time.
• Applicants will submit to drug and alcohol testing as required by the US Department of Transportation.

Requires at least a high school diploma or equivalent. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Ability to demonstrate a safe driving record, good communication skills, and the ability to work with people of various backgrounds and skill levels.

Sitting for long periods of time, pushing, pulling and reaching.

• EEO Policy: The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or other protected status. Accommodations are available on request.
• USG Core Values: Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. Details at the USG policy pages linked in the job description.
• Duties/Responsibilities
  
  Summary:
  
  See above under Responsibilities.

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