CART Driver

Posted: Friday, 25 July 2025
Valid Thru: Sunday, 24 August 2025
Index Requested on: 07/26/2025 01:30:29
Indexed on: 07/26/2025 01:30:29

Location: Norman, OK, 73019, US

Industry: Education
Occupational Category: 49-0000.00 - Installation, Maintenance, and Repair
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

University of Oklahoma is hiring!

Description:

Responsible for providing bus service around the University of Oklahoma Norman Campus, city of Norman, and possible trips to OKC. Performs tasks requiring good organizational skills. Performs other related duties as assigned.

  • Operates vehicle while following scheduled routes and maintains a time schedule complying with traffic regulations in order to safely and efficiently transport employees, students, and visitors around the campus.
  • Inspects transit vehicle, to include but not limited to gas, oil, water levels, brakes, windshield wipers, lights and safety equipment, to ensure everything is in working order, properly equipped, maintained, and clean.
  • Assists in the loading/unloading of the transit passengers and equipment, assists passengers with boarding and exiting vehicle, seatbelts, tie downs, and cautions departing passengers of approaching vehicles.
  • Completes necessary internal, compliance, and accident report forms.
  • Maintains and reports ridership data for the respective route or routes and distributes to management.
  • Disseminates routine transit/transportation information.
  • Uses established safety practices to protect health and safety of passengers, personnel and property.
  • Performs other duties as needed in order to successfully fulfill the functions of the position.

Responsibilities:

Please review the job description.

Educational requirements:

  • high school

Desired Skills:

Required Education and Experience: High School diploma or GED, AND:

  • 24 months experience driving heavy transit vehicles, performing delivery services, or closely related service.

Skills:

  • Ability to maneuver, navigate, and drive a passenger vehicle.
  • Good customer service skills with sensitivity to customer needs.
  • Good driving record.

Certifications:

  • Valid Oklahoma Driver's License.
  • Valid Oklahoma State Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
  • Air Brake & Passenger Endorsement or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
  • Ability to obtain Department of Transportation (DOT) medical Examiner's Certificate.

Advertised Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to physically push a manual wheelchair up an incline/ramp when required.
  • Ability to manually deploy mechanical lift or ramp for passengers with special needs when necessary.
  • Ability to sit for extended periods of time & drive with limited rest breaks.

Departmental Preferences:

  • Previous driving experience with a public transportation system.

Supervision: No Supervisory Duties

Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visit https: //hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing.

Why You Belong at the University of Oklahoma: The University of Oklahoma values our community's unique talents, perspectives, and experiences. At OU, we aspire to harness our innovation, creativity, and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere. You Belong Here!

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, gender identity/expression (consistent with applicable law), age (40 or older), religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admissions, employment, housing, financial aid, and educational services.

Benefits:

Please see the job description for benefits.

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