Position Title: Temporary Substitute Bus Driver Compensation: Department: General Institutional Support - Temp Start Date: 10/26/2026 About this opportunity: Ball State University welcomes applications for Temporary Substitute Bus Drivers. At Ball State University our Temporary Substitute Bus Drivers will operate Ball State University buses to transport students, faculty, staff, and personnel on the shuttle run or other dispatched runs. Work hours and days are as assigned per bus requests. There is no set schedule or shift. Number of hours per week varies; could be 0 hours to 40+ hours a week depending on demands. Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. What you'll do and what you'll bring: Position Function: Operate Ball State University buses to transport students, faculty, staff, and personnel on the shuttle run or other dispatched runs. Rate of pay for position is: $20.74. Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Operate passenger buses, shuttles, vans and paratransit units on various routes as established by the Transportation Office. 2. Inspect buses and report any equipment malfunctions; maintain cleanliness of vehicles. 3. Fuel daily and inspect bus for any exterior damage. 4. Maintain contact with Transportation Office when necessary via radio and/or telephone; inform office of changes in location, delays, traffic problems, emergencies, etc. 5. Maintain accurate records of mileage and number of passengers; complete various trip sheets and logs for each assigned task. 6. Assist and direct disabled individuals on and off vehicles as needed. 7. Report any problems with routes and make recommendations for changes when appropriate. 8. Perform other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: 1. High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) 2. At least six months of verified professional driving experience. 3. Must demonstrate ability to drive bus (on-site driving test). 4. Must possess and maintain a valid CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) with an endorsement for public passengers and be insurable under the university’s auto fleet policy. 5. Must possess a good driving record; verification through Bureau of Motor Vehicles. 6. Must pass a post offer/pre-employment mandatory drug and alcohol test. 7. Must be able to perform all mental and physical requirements as outlined in each job duty. Preferred Qualifications: Over-the-road (OTR) bus or truck driving experience. How to apply: For inquiries, please contact: Mike Hill, Supervisor of Bus Operations at 765-285-6005, [email protected] Please follow upload instructions to attach all of the required supporting documents listed below: NOTE: Do not use the Autofill feature for resume. Cover Letter (optional) Resume Goodness requires action to grow. We're dedicated to doing our part to keep goodness growing in Muncie, at our university, and as far beyond as possible. That's where you come in. When you join our team, you become part of goodness in action. Our main priority: uplifting students so they can discover their full potential. This is how we fly. There are about 3,000 full-time faculty and staff in the Ball State University work family. Each brings unique gifts to help us be the kind of institution we want to be. In return, we do our best to take care of them through comprehensive medical and dental plans, a Health Savings Account (which we contribute to), and a whole range of wellness, retirement, and other benefits like covering the cost of tuition at Ball State for you and your family. We can offer you more. Where you live matters just as much as where you work. We get it. That's why we've invested since the very beginning in making our hometown work. On campus, find state-of-the-art facilities and one-of-a-kind arts and cultural events. In Muncie, you'll find a warm and welcoming community with affordable housing and a vibrant downtown arts, food, and music scene. What could be better? You here - for starters. Ball State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, genetic information, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, protected veteran status, or any legally protected status. Ball State provides accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who can perform the essential functions of the position. Contact Melissa Rubrecht, Director of Employee Relations, at 765-285-1823 for assistance. People and Culture Services Administration Building (AD), Room G008 2000 University Avenue Muncie, IN 47306 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday Phone: 765-285-1834 Fax: 765-285-8663

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