Student Transit Driver & Garage Staff

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Posting Details
Applications will be accepted until midnight (Eastern Time Zone) on the ‘Posting End Date’ shown below.

Position Information
Job Title
Student Transit Driver & Garage Staff

Special Instructions to Applicants

Posting Number
20161628STD

Job Description
Student Transit Driver & Garage Staff duties may include the following:
1. Operates transportation services for students, faculty/staff and visitors of Ohio University to include scheduled university routes, on-demand transportation resources, accessibility transport & special event accommodations.
2. Provides superior customer service and safe, efficient transport to customers with adherence to all university, state, and federal laws and regulations. Assists with the handling of equipment/luggage, materials & supplies. Performs routine vehicle inspection activities and maintains proper transportation documentation to ensure compliance with all position requirements.
3. Responsible for cleaning, inspecting and general maintenance duties associated with university fleet to include washing and fueling of vehicles.
This position’s focus is to provide excellent customer service and safe efficient and reliable transport to customers with adherence to all university state and federal laws and regulations.
Position will be required to work with scheduling software at times and should exhibit a willingness to learn new technologies.
This position includes morning as well as evening shift opportunities (7am-6pm).
Training in each vehicle type will be provided. Position is contingent upon passing all aspects of departmental driver training course.
Student drivers are expected to assist with:
CATS Shuttle Bus Loops
Fleet Rental Vehicle Cleaning
Events on campus needing transportation


Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Must be a current student enrolled at Ohio University or Hocking College (undergrad minimum-6 credit hours, grad minimum-5 credit hours) or attend a local area high school or secondary school during the normal academic year.
Must have valid United States Class D license in good standing with demonstrated safe driving record.
Minimum of 1 year of applicable experience
Must be flexible with work hours, shifts are built around your class schedule.
Positive & professional attitude with good customer service and communication abilities.
Long periods of standing and crouching to detail fleet vehicles. Long periods of sitting, operating shuttle / van while driving preassigned routes or on-demand pickup & drop off.
Time management skills are extremely important to remain on schedule and meet daily transit needs.
Have a good record of being dependable and punctual at work and school.

Preferred Qualifications

Department
Transportation & Parking

Pay Rate
$12.00/ hr

Posting Open Date
07/17/2026

Posting End Date
09/15/2026

Job Category
Student Hourly

Planning Unit
Vice President for Finance & Administration

Work Schedule
Multiple shifts available (Monday- Friday, 7am-6pm). Flexible hours, will work with your class schedule.

Campus
Athens

Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position.
Jonathan Smart - jsmart@ohio.edu

Non-Discrimination Statement
Ohio University is proud of its rich history and as part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military service or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, ****** orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, or any other bases under the law. Ohio university is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.

Employment Type
Part-Time term

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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents
Cover Letter
References
STUDENT Class Schedule
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