Mobile STEM CDL Driver (Part-Time)
- Employer
- Angelo State University
- Location
- San Angelo, TX
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Mobile STEM CDL Driver (Part-Time)
Position Number:977237
Department:College of Science & Engineering
Salary:$24,700
Remote:No
Job Summary:Angelo State University is seeking a CDL Driver for our STEM Innovation Lab. The ASU STEM Innovation Lab is a high-tech mobile platform bringing immersive science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) experiences directly to rural and underserved communities across West Texas.
Essential Duties:- Safely operates university-owned, leased, or rented buses and passenger vehicles in accordance with applicable federal and state laws and university policies.
- Transports authorized passengers to local and distant destinations according to approved schedules and itineraries.
- Conducts and documents required pre-trip and post-trip inspections, including inspections of tires, lights, brakes, emergency equipment, fluid levels, safety systems, and the general condition of the vehicle.
- Completes driver logs, mileage records, inspection reports, fuel records, passenger documentation, and other required travel records accurately and promptly.
- Ensures that passengers follow applicable safety requirements and that vehicle capacity and safety limitations are not exceeded.
- Maintains passenger comfort systems, including climate controls and interior lighting, as applicable.
- Safely loads and unloads passengers and assists passengers with boarding and exiting when appropriate.
- Secures the vehicle whenever it is unattended and checks the passenger compartment at the conclusion of each trip.
- Immediately reports mechanical concerns, unsafe conditions, delays, traffic citations, collisions, injuries, and other incidents to the appropriate university representative.
- Follows university procedures for accidents, emergencies, roadside breakdowns, severe weather, and other unexpected events.
- Maintains professional conduct and provides courteous service when interacting with students, employees, minors, guests, and members of the public.
- Complies with all applicable U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Department of Transportation, TTU System, and Angelo State University requirements.
- Participates in required university driver training, safety training, drug and alcohol testing, medical certification, and driver-approval processes.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Knowledge of safe commercial vehicle and passenger transportation practices.
- Knowledge of applicable traffic laws, commercial driver requirements, passenger-carrier safety requirements, and vehicle inspection procedures.
- Ability to safely operate the class and type of vehicle assigned by the university.
- Ability to complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections and recognize conditions that may make a vehicle unsafe to operate.
- Ability to read and follow maps, electronic navigation systems, schedules, itineraries, and written instructions.
- Ability to maintain accurate driving, inspection, mileage, fuel, and travel records.
- Ability to respond appropriately to emergencies, vehicle malfunctions, adverse road conditions, and schedule changes.
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with passengers, university employees, law enforcement personnel, emergency responders, and members of the public.
- Ability to work independently while maintaining communication with the supervising department.
- Ability to work irregular schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays, early mornings, overnight trips, and extended travel.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise appropriate judgment when transporting students, minors, employees, or other university participants.
- Ability to comply with ASU driver approval, insurance, safety, and risk-management requirements.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to sit for extended periods while operating a vehicle.
- Ability to safely enter and exit buses multiple times during shifts.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis.
- Ability to work outdoors in varied weather conditions.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 20 years of age.
- At least two years of licensed driving experience.
- Current and valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) of the class required for the vehicle being operated.
- Must not have a license restriction that prevents operation of the assigned university vehicle.
- Must possess and maintain any medical certification required for the assigned commercial driving duties.
- Must meet Angelo State University driver-approval requirements and receive approval from the university’s insurance carrier and Office of Environmental Health, Safety and Risk Management before operating a university vehicle.
- Must have an acceptable motor vehicle record.
- Must successfully complete all required criminal history, driving record, employment, and other applicable background checks.
- Must satisfy all applicable U.S. Department of Transportation and FMCSA drug and alcohol testing requirements, including pre-employment testing.
- Must authorize and successfully complete the required FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse query before performing safety-sensitive CDL duties.
- Must remain eligible under applicable CDL, DOT, FMCSA, Texas DPS, TTU System, and university requirements throughout employment.
- Must be able and willing to work irregular hours and travel locally or overnight as required.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
ASU currently requires all employees who operate university-owned, leased, or rented vehicles to complete its driver-approval process. ASU also states that drivers operating vehicles holding more than 15 passengers must possess a valid Texas CDL with the appropriate endorsements. (Angelo State University) Federal guidance similarly requires a CDL with a passenger endorsement for vehicles designed to transport 16 or more people, including the driver. (FMCSA)Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous bus driving experience in higher education, public transit, school transportation, charter service, or commercial transportation.
- Current Department of Transportation (DOT) medical certification.
- Experience transporting large groups and operating motor coaches or commercial passenger buses.
- Knowledge of vehicle inspection procedures and defensive driving practices.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Angelo State University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to employment opportunities for qualified individuals with disabilities. We are committed to ensuring that a qualified individual with a disability has the same rights and privileges in employment as non-disabled employees. If an accommodation is requested for the job application process, please contact our office at (325) 942-2168 or email us at hr@angelo.edu.
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Open Date:07/27/2026
Desired Start Date:09/01/2026
Open Until Filled:Yes
Organization
About Angelo State University
Located in the heart of Texas, Angelo State University is a dynamic institution of higher education and the second-largest campus in the Texas Tech University System. A regional comprehensive institution granting bachelor’s and master’s degrees and four doctorates, Angelo State has been recognized annually by The Princeton Review as one of the nation’s “Best Colleges” since 2010 and by the Chronicle of Higher Education one of the “Great Colleges to Work For” since 2015. Serving more than 12,000 students, ASU offers more than 100 majors and concentrations through our six colleges.
As more than half of ASU’s graduates each year are first-generation college students, they bring the motivation and work ethic that complement the commitment of ASU’s faculty to teaching and scholarship. ASU’s community of professionals is dedicated to preparing students to strive for success in their careers, to contribute to the growth of their communities, whether local or global, and to pursue the common good of society.
ASU’s 19:1 student-to-faculty ratio provides for personalized learning and results in accomplished graduates. The success of ASU alumni in graduate and professional school is superb and best exemplified by the average acceptance rate of 80 percent for medical school, compared to the national average of 45 percent.
Angelo State is an NCAA Division II and Lone Star Conference member with highly competitive men’s and women’s athletics teams in 15 sports. The ASU Rams baseball team won the 2023 NCAA Division II National Championship, the fifth national title in school history.
Location
San Angelo is at the center of a thriving community of 100,000 people in west-central Texas. It straddles the boundary between the Texas Hill Country and West Texas and offers the amenities of both, including rivers, lakes and boundless skies with dramatic sunsets. Situated on the banks of the Concho River, San Angelo has been named an “Outstanding Main Street City” by the National Main Street Center and one of the nation’s “Best Small Places for Businesses and Careers” by Forbes magazine.
The city has commuter air service from American Airlines and is within comfortable driving distance of Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio and Lubbock. San Angelo offers the amenities of big city living with the slower pace, affordable cost of living and friendliness of a small town. With a host of shopping outlets, restaurants, arts, cultural events, movies, and outdoor recreation and family-oriented events, San Angelo has something for all tastes and interests.
History
The institution was founded in 1928 as San Angelo Junior College and then changed the name to San Angelo College in 1932. The campus was moved from its original downtown location to its current site in 1948. By an act of the 58th Session of the Texas Legislature, the institution was designated as Angelo State College in 1965, the year it became a four-year, state-supported institution. The name was changed to Angelo State University in 1969. On Sept. 1, 2007, Angelo State University became a member of the Texas Tech University System.
Academics
Angelo State offers on-campus and online courses through six colleges: Arts and Humanities; Business; Education; Health and Human Services; Science and Engineering; and Graduate Studies and Research. The university is recognized for its strong undergraduate programs overall, and its computer science and commercial aviation programs recently earned prestigious certifications from the National Security Agency and Federal Aviation Administration, respectively. ASU also features a vibrant Honors Program, support programs for first-generation and former foster care students, and a thriving Center for International Studies.
The university is also known for incorporating faculty-mentored research into many undergraduate offerings. Students from academic departments across campus annually present their research projects at ASU’s Student Research Symposium, and many of them also travel to present their findings at professional conferences at the regional and national levels.
Additionally, competitive student academic teams regularly win top awards in such fields as animal science and agriculture, civil and mechanical engineering, political science, business management and artificial intelligence.
Campus
Angelo State University’s campus is situated on 274 acres in the center of San Angelo and is lined with native live oak and pecan trees. In addition to being one of the prettiest campuses in the region, it is one of the safest in Texas and features ultramodern facilities with state-of-the-art technology support. ASU is home to one of only two State of Texas Data Centers, which provide sophisticated computer processing and disaster recovery services for agencies and universities, and to the state’s first Regional Security Operations Center that provides cybersecurity services for municipal and state agencies and private entities.
The university’s newest facility, The Nexus at Angelo State, will further enhance ASU’s research, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence infrastructure. It will consolidate our Research and Innovation Hub, Kay Bailey Hutchison Institute, AI Center of Excellence and Regional Security Operations Center into one central location.
Additionally, the university operates the 6,000-acre ASU Ranch with a Management, Instruction and Research Center that includes state-of-the-art instructional and lab facilities for meat production, food safety, animal science, ag education and agribusiness.
Working at Angelo State University
Community and Ram Family are terms often used to describe Angelo State University. These apply directly to the work culture, where fundamental traits such as a strong work ethic, communication, caring, loyalty, teamwork and integrity permeate the organization of approximately 1,100 employees. While traditions exist at ASU, so does vision, vision to improve programs and to adapt to society's needs.
Angelo State University offers comprehensive benefits, retirement and work/life programs designed to meet the needs of employees and their families. Employee amenities include fitness and dining facilities, tuition reimbursement for staff members, dependent scholarships and free internet access service.
Angelo State University offers job opportunities in teaching, information technology, athletics, student programs and administrative support, to name a few. The university’s employee community is dedicated to preparing and supporting students to discover the potential in their lives and their communities. ASU invites interested individuals to search for job opportunities at angelo.edu.
Angelo State University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to build a workforce representative of its community.
- Telephone
- 325-942-2168
- Location
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2601 W. Avenue N
San Angelo
Texas
76909
United States
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