Bus Service Attendant, Campus Bus
Indiana University

Department

CAMPUS BUS (BA-BUSS-IUBLA)

Department Information

Since 1966, IU Campus Bus Service has been providing bus service on the Bloomington campus. IU Bloomington's 1940-acre campus is often considered one of the most beautiful campuses in the nation and is set in USA Today's #2 Best College Town in America. IU Bloomington is home to close to 43,000 undergraduate and graduate students and over 19,000 faculty, staff, and part-time employees.

Campus Bus provides transportation to over 3 million rides a year and operates a 6-route system with approximately 30 buses, 50 bus operators, 4 mechanics, and a management team. It has a long-standing partnership with the local transit system, further extending its reach and resources.

Campus Bus is a business unit within Auxiliary Business Services (ABS). ABS operate in a shared services model that supports finance, human resources, payroll, and marketing needs of Campus Bus.

Job Summary

Department Specific Responsibilities

• Responsible for preventative maintenance and refueling of university vehicles.
• Ensures the Indiana University transit buses are prepared for service the following day by replenishing fluids, utilizing bus wash, sweeping vehicle, recording defects, and submitting fuel report worksheets.
• Enhanced vehicle cleaning/disinfecting measures with concentrated focus on high frequency touch areas.
• Operates the Indiana University transit buses at the facility and parks them under the department's bus parking canopy.
• Takes appropriate action to ensure the safety of themselves and others, reporting safety issues upon inspection.

General Responsibilities

• Refuels university vehicles, maintain tire pressures, check/refill vital fluids, wash and vacuum vehicles.
• Delivers and picks up university vehicles from local maintenance/repair facilities.
• Maintains vehicle maintenance logs.
• Drives customers on an as needed basis. 24-hour a day emergency response as needed.
• Provides courtesy jump-starts, vehicle locations, and refueling on campus, as part of Motorist Assistance Program.
• Performs preventive maintenance on light duty vehicles, including oil change, tire rotation and multipoint inspection. Removes and/or installs items on vehicles such as seats, bed covers, or hitches.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 1 year customer service experience

Preferred

• 1 year light automotive maintenance and driving experience

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Required

• Valid driver's license and ability to be insured by Indiana University Upon Date of Hire

Preferred

• Valid CDL Upon Date of Hire
• ASE Light Duty Maintenance Certification

SKILLS

Required

• Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner
• Proficient communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to represent the company with external constituents
• Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills
• Ability to build strong customer relationships
• General knowledge of light vehicle maintenance
• Ability to maintain vehicles for safe operation
• Ability to perform tasks requiring heavy physical effort occasionally in inclement weather
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to use computer and basic knowledge of spreadsheets
• Ability to work in team environment, and to interact and communicate with a wide variety of people
• Ability to work with wide variety of cultures and backgrounds
• Able to deal with many tasks concurrently including answering questions and reporting problems

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires the ability to remain in a stationary position as well as the ability to move about the workplace for long durations. It requires effective communication, the ability to operate machinery, tools, and controls. The role requires the ability to ascend/descend ladders/stairs, and to position oneself in low level positions, detect a variety of chemicals and/or gases. The role requires the ability to ascend to rooftops and move in tight spaces to perform and complete inspections. This role requires the ability to lift 50 pounds. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Additional Information

Salary plan and grade: SM1LF

This is an AFSCME union covered position

Work Location

Bloomington, Indiana

Advertised Salary

$17.25-$19.50 based on experience

Work Hours

Monday- Friday; 2:30 PM-11:00 PM. Some weekends may be required. Overtime opportunities available.

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
• Additional supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition benefit for IU classes
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Foundational

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Engineering, Trades & Facility

Job Family: Licensed & Skilled Trades

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Posting Disclaimer

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University's Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

Campus Safety and Security

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