Bus Driver

Job no: 504048
Work type: Nonexempt Staff Full-time
Location: Bethlehem
Categories: Transportation

Lehigh University's Transportation Services team keeps campus moving — literally. If you take pride in safe driving, reliable service, and making people's days a little easier, this full-time Bus Driver role puts you at the center of a university community that values every member of its staff.

Position Number: S79050

This position is a Grade: 7 - 37.5 with an approximate salary range of $37,190-$44,640 and is subject to change based on experience, skills and qualifications.

What You'll Be Doing

• Operating university buses and vans to transport students, faculty, staff, and visitors over scheduled campus and local routes
• Following assigned time schedules to ensure reliable, on-time service across Lehigh's Bethlehem campus and designated off-campus destinations
• Conducting pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections and reporting mechanical issues promptly
• Providing courteous, attentive service to all passengers while maintaining a safe vehicle environment

What You'll Bring

• High School Diploma or GED
• One to three years of related experience
• A valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B with Air Brake endorsement, as required for Lehigh University transportation operations
• A clean driving record with demonstrated experience operating buses, vans, or other passenger vehicles
• Ability to adhere to set route schedules and adapt to changing conditions or passenger needs
• Strong situational awareness and a consistent commitment to road and passenger safety
• Reliable, punctual, and comfortable working a full-time shift schedule including early mornings or evenings as rostered
• Basic written communication skills for completing vehicle logs and incident reports

Why Lehigh

Lehigh University has been a cornerstone of the Bethlehem community for over 150 years, and its staff are a genuine part of that story. As a full-time nonexempt employee, you'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes health coverage, a robust retirement plan, generous paid time off, and tuition benefits for you and eligible family members, a meaningful advantage at one of Pennsylvania's leading research universities. Lehigh University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. We are committed to a culturally and intellectually diverse community and we seek qualified candidates to contribute to the university’s mission.

Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing an accommodation for any part of the interview or hiring process may contact Lehigh's Accommodations Specialist.

Successful completion of standard background checks including but not limited to: social security verification, education verification, national criminal background checks, motor vehicle checks, PATCH, FBI fingerprinting, Child Abuse Clearance and credit history based upon the requirements of the position.

Only complete applications will be considered therefore please complete the application in its entirety. Once the posting is removed from the website applications may no longer be allowed to be completed.

Advertised: September 22, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled