$24.00 Per Hour Position range in Northern Region $15.46 - $25.31 Per hour Bus Driver (50362) New Mexico Highlands University

Occupation:

Bus Drivers, School

Location:

Las Vegas, NM - 87701

Job Type:

Regular, Part Time (Less than 30 Hours)

Posted:

07/06/2026 Positions available: 1

Source:

New Mexico Highlands University

Web Site:

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SUMMARY:

Provide transportation services for university employees, students, visitors, and faculty while ensuring transportation services and passenger safety. Monitors equipment and performs limited maintenance.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drives a university-owned bus, providing safe and efficient transportation to the university community and its visitors.
• Performs routine vehicle inspection and maintenance including checking the oil, fuel, brakes, lights, windshield wipers, and water and tire pressures.
• Provides information and other general assistance to the university community and its visitors.
• Maintains DOT approved logbook hours of work performed; makes timely reports of accidents, incidents, and unusual occurrences.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular attendance.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

High school diploma or GED.

Experience:

Two (2) years paid experience related to duties and responsibilities specified.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures;
• Knowledge of basic vehicle inspection and maintenance including tire pressure, checking oil and water levels;
• Ability to safely and efficiently operate a loaded passenger bus;
• Ability to adapt to changing work priorities and meet deadlines;
• Ability to work as a team or independently.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical requirements must be in compliance with all provisions of DOT Regulation 49 CFR Parts 40 and 382.

• Lifting 0 to 50 pounds….…….Frequently
• Lifting greater than fifty (50) pounds.…….Occasionally
• Sitting……………………..……Frequently
• Driving long hours…………….Frequently
• Standing………………………..Frequently
• Walking………………….………Frequently
• Bending………………………..…Frequently
• Squatting……………………..….Frequently
• Climbing ………………….……Frequently
• Kneeling ……………………….

Frequently

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
• Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.