Contract Bus Driver (Temporary Part-Time)

Pellissippi State Community College   Knoxville, TN   Full-time     Transportation
Posted on January 27, 2024
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Title: Contract Bus Driver (Temporary Part-Time)

Department: Athletics

Campus: Hardin Valley Road

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Type of Appointment: Temporary Part-Time

Pay Rate: $15.38/Hr

*If you are a PSCC Student and eligible for the Student Employment Program, you will be paid on experience and the rates are $13.00 (no experience), $14.00 (6 months experience) and $15.00 (9 months experience)*.

Work Hours: work up to 30 hours per week

Position Summary: This position aims to safely deliver students to and from events, including athletic and student club functions or field trips.

Duties and Responsibilities:



100%- Operates, cleans, maintains, fuels, and inspects a 27-passenger and a 15-passenger bus. Maintains accurate records of hours of service and miles driven. Performs simple repairs to keep the buses safe and operable. Overnight travel could be a possibility. Performs other duties as assigned.



Note: The College reserves the right to change or reassign job duties, or combine positions at any time.

Required Qualifications:

A valid Commercial Drivers License required; At least a high school diploma or an equivalent (GED) required. 1-2 years experience with driving with a CDL preferred. Must be 21 years of age; 1-2 years experience with driving with a CDL preferred

(Part-time work experience is calculated at 50% credit of full-time work experience)

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Work Characteristics:


  1. General knowledge of bus operation, including engine, transmission, cooling systems, safety features, basic electrical and vehicle HVAC.
  2. Ability to operate a bus safely.
  3. Extensive knowledge of motor vehicle laws
  4. Extensive knowledge of vehicle maintenance and the ability to diagnose mechanical knowledge.
  5. Excellent time management skills.


Special Instructions to Applicants: To be considered for a position at Pellissippi State, you must create an on-line application. Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated using only what is recorded on your application. Please note: attaching a resume does not substitute for completion of the application form. Part-time work experience is calculated at 50% of full-time experience. Please note: to scan, upload, or attach documents, a computer and scanner are available at the Hardin Valley Campus Educational Resources Center, if needed.

Pellissippi State Community College is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA employer

If you have any problems or questions please contact Pellissippi State Community College's Human Resource Office at 865-694-6607 or by email at recruiting@pstcc.edu.

If you are interested in this position, click on the link to the top left to apply.

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