--- title: Bus Driver at Rice University in Houston, TX description: Rice University is hiring for the Bus Driver role in Houston, TX. Pays $18.2 per hour. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/bus-driver-at-rice-university-01a192c6-84df-7a78-adc6-6d8b998be80c date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Rice University as Bus Driver in Houston, TX. Pays $18.2 per hour. Full-time, on-site role. See the full description and apply. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/ry6zp9.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Rice University | | **Location** | Houston, TX | | **Salary** | $18.2/hr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 30, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** Rice University sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 69 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Rice University. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $37,000 – $49,000 a year (median $42,000). ## Description **Position Summary:** The Bus Driver is responsible for the safe operation of Rice University buses and for providing excellent transportation and customer service to the Rice community and visitors. The driver must serve as an ambassador to the Rice community and remain tactful at all times. The driver will provide detailed information to passengers on campus events, parking, building locations, and METRO information as needed. They must stay informed about all university policies and regulations, as well as state and federal transportation and traffic rules. **Special Instructions to Applicants:** All interested applicants should attach a resume in the Supporting Documents section of the application, preferably in a PDF format to avoid any formatting issues. **Workplace Requirements:** **On-campus position:** This position is exclusively on-site, requiring all duties to be performed in person. Per [Rice policy 440](https://policy.rice.edu/440), work arrangements may be subject to change. This role is classified as an essential position, requiring on-site presence to effectively carry out its vital functions. **Hourly Hiring Rate:** $18.20. **Non-Exempt (hourly) positions under* [*FLSA*](https://knowledgecafe.rice.edu/fair-labor-standards-act-flsa) *are eligible for overtime.* **Minimum Requirements:** - High school diploma or equivalent - Six months of related bus driving experience - Must possess and maintain a Texas Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License with passenger endorsement, with no more than three (3) moving violations or at-fault accidents in the past three years, and no convictions or deferred dispositions for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) or Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) within the past 10 years - Ability to clean and sweep buses **Preferences:** - School bus driving skills and experience interacting with students, staff, and visitors regularly - Excellent customer service skills and ability to communicate effectively with customers - Ability to represent the university professionally - Basic computer knowledge - Commercial bus driving skills - Ability to work with diverse individuals and provide relevant information - Ability to operate electronically equipped vehicles **Essential Functions:** - Transport university community members and guests - Follow safety rules and comply with traffic regulations to operate vehicles in a safe and courteous manner - Provide embarking and disembarking assistance to passengers as needed - Maintain order among passengers during trips to ensure safety - Provide detailed information to passengers about campus events, parking, buildings, and METRO information as needed - Check the condition of a vehicle’s tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights, oil, fuel, water, and safety equipment to ensure everything is in working order - Report any bus malfunctions or needed repairs - Maintain knowledge of first-aid procedures - Prepare and submit reports that may include the number of passengers or trips, hours worked, mileage, and fuel consumption - Perform all other duties as assigned **Rice University HR | Benefits:**  **Rice Mission and Values:** [Mission and Values | Rice University](https://www.rice.edu/mission-values) Rice University is committed to ensuring Equal Employment Opportunity and welcoming the fullness of diversity into our candidate pools. Rice considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. Rice also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. If an applicant requires a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please get in touch with Rice University’s Human Resources Office via email at for support. If you have any additional questions, please email us at . 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