Bus Driver - Temporary

The Department of Transportation at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University invites applications for a temporary, part-time position of Bus Driver.

The Transportation Department's mission is to provide safe, friendly, courteous, prompt, and cost-effective transportation for students, faculty, and staff. This position is responsible for providing transportation for the College of Saint Benedict (CSB) and Saint John's University (SJU) for academic purposes via car, van, and bus. This is a 9-month position with varying hours. Drivers must be able to work rotating shift of days, nights, and weekends. Occasional trips to the Twin Cities.

Institutional Inclusion Visioning Statement

The College of Saint Benedict (CSB) and Saint John’s University (SJU) believe that an excellent liberal arts education requires an understanding and appreciation of cultural difference and that everyone deserves to feel safe and morally valued. To that end, we will challenge our own practices and systems. Our commitment to an inclusive environment will be incorporated into all decision-making processes. We dedicate ourselves to cultivating an equitable, inclusive community founded on respect for all persons.

• Transportation Needs
  • Provide transportation of passengers via car, van, bus for CSB and SJU for academic purposes.
  • Provide transportation to off-site student events which may include commute to Minneapolis/St. Paul or other areas. 
  • As essential staff, may be required to report for duty during campus closures or emergencies, at the discretion of the Director of Transportation. 
  • Follow policies and procedures set forth by the CSB Transportation Department.
• Preventative and general Maintenance.
  • Perform preventative maintenance during pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections helping to maintain all vehicles and equipment as needed or directed.
  • Inform and train all college employees, students, and faculty on the safe and proper use of college owned vehicles and equipment.
  • Test for the safe and proper operation of all vehicles and equipment after repairs.
  • Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Possess a valid class B CDL with passenger endorsement and no air brake restriction. 
• Possess working knowledge of state and federal transportation rules and regulations.
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
• Possess communication skills necessary to work effectively with all members of the college community. 
• Ability to operate many types of equipment and in a safe manner and to instruct others in their uses.
• Ability to carry out job functions in a safe manner, which may require receiving additional training and using personal protective equipment.                                                 

• Ability to lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to handle weather extremes on a daily basis.
• Ability to work with and or around hazardous chemicals in a safe manner.
• Must complete a successful DOT physical; this position is subject to DOT drug and alcohol random testing throughout employment. 

• Primary travel between the campuses of the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University. 
• Occasional travel to Twin Cities metro.

Applicants must be able to pass a DOT pre-employment drug screening and physical. Subjection to DOT drug and alcohol random testing during employment. Obtain a class “B” Minnesota Commercial Driver’s License with a passenger endorsement and no air brake restriction.  Provide a copy of your driving record at time of interview and subjection to annual review of your driving record each year.  

Applications are accepted online by clicking on "Apply". Candidates are asked to complete the application form and submit a resume.

If you require an accommodation to participate in the CSB and SJU hiring process, please contact Human Resources at (320) 363-2508 or [email protected].

It is the policy of CSB and SJU to conduct a pre-employment background check.  An offer of employment is contingent upon a successful background check. The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University also utilize E-Verify as part of its onboarding process to confirm work authorization.

The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University are Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employers.