Bus Driver

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Work type: Staff
Location: Humboldt
Categories: Unit 5 - CSUEU - Operations and Support Services, Temporary, Time Varies, Education Support Professionals, Student Services, On-site (work in-person at business location)
Position Description

Bus Driver

Facilities Management – Support Services

Job 55412

First Review Date: 10/30/2025

At Cal Poly Humboldt, bold hearts and open minds shape the future.

Founded in 1913, Cal Poly Humboldt began as a small college for teachers. Today Humboldt has grown into a comprehensive university with rigorous science and liberal arts programs. Designated a polytechnic in 2022, Cal Poly Humboldt provides hands‑on, impactful educational opportunities that lead to meaningful, measurable outcomes for the individual, for the state, and the world.

Cal Poly Humboldt is proud to have more than 6,000 students of all backgrounds spread across 61 majors, 13 graduate programs, and 4 credential programs — all of whom contribute passion and creativity within their fields and set the stage for a future grounded in equity and sustainability. Hands‑on learning, inspired teaching, ground‑breaking research, and thought‑provocative creative activity happen daily at Humboldt.

Finding a better future is a task for the bold and open, the down‑to‑earth and visionary. Cal Poly Humboldt strives to cultivate these qualities in leaders, innovators, and scholars in every field.

(55412) Heavy Equipment Operator/Bus Driver, Bus Driver, CSU Classification Salary Range: $21.55 - $26.27 hourly (Step 1-11) Step placement will be determined based on relevant qualifications and professional experience.

This is an intermittent hourly, non‑benefitted, non‑exempt.

Under the supervision of the Director of Facilities Operations, the incumbent will operate buses, vans and other vehicles as required to transport students, faculty and staff for University‑related purposes, provide shuttle service for participants at University‑sponsored events, and meet other transportation needs as required for the University. Incumbents in this position may also receive lead work direction from the Lead Automotive/Equipment Mechanic.

Safely operates vehicles including buses, vans, trams and other automotive vehicles defined as "buses" according to the California State Vehicle Code, including vehicles designed for carrying 15 or more persons including the driver. This includes provision of services which may require "stand by" time.

• Services and makes minor repairs and adjustments prior to the operation of any vehicle assigned.
• Ensures safety checks are completed as required prior to the operation of any vehicle assigned.
• Ensures all necessary equipment is present and vehicle code requirements are met prior to the operation of any vehicle assigned.
• Properly completes all required vehicle inspection reports, travel logs, and any other University‑required paperwork and software entries in association with operation of any vehicle assigned.

Participate in University‑required Trainings/Meetings and Timekeeping tasks.

• Must be drug free and able to pass a pre‑employment and all subsequent random drug and alcohol tests.

• Equivalent to one year of paid or regularly assigned driving experience in a job involving operation of a bus, shuttle, 15‑passenger van, delivery vehicle, or automotive maintenance equipment. Must have a class A or B driver’s license with a passenger transport endorsement and be Air Brake qualified. Must have a current Medical Examiner’s Certificate. Must have a good driving record and furnish a current (within 30 days of present date) DMV report.

• Equivalent to three years of paid or regularly assigned driving experience in a job involving operation of a bus, shuttle or 15‑passenger van.
• Possession of an appropriate driving record which certifies the incumbent has not been issued more than one moving violation or been responsible for more than one accident (or any combination of more than one thereof) during the past 12 months.
• Experience with successful…