"Departmental Assistant (Transportation)"

Job Details

Job no: 528269

Work type: Hourly

Location: UMass Amherst

Department: Transportation Services

Union: Non-Benefited

Categories: Transportation, Temporary Non-Benefited

About UMass Amherst

The flagship of the Commonwealth, the University of Massachusetts Amherst is a nationally ranked public land-grant research university that seeks to expand educational access, fuel innovation and creativity, and share and use its knowledge for the common good. Founded in 1863, UMass Amherst sits on nearly 1,450-acres in scenic Western Massachusetts and boasts state-of-the-art facilities for teaching, research, scholarship, and creative activity. The institution advances a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community where everyone feels connected and valued—and thrives, and offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees across 10 schools and colleges, and 100 undergraduate majors. We believe every member of our university community can contribute to our ongoing success by striving for the highest level of excellence as we seek breakthrough solutions to mounting environmental, social, economic, and technological challenges in our world.

Job Summary

To provide safe, excellent, and courteous bus service to the public.

Essential Functions

• Operate a 35- and 40-foot transit bus.
• Communicate clearly over a 2-way radio system.
• Follow detailed route schedules during driving shifts.
• Perform complete pre-trip vehicle inspection as per Federal and State Motor Carrier Safety Acts and fill in appropriate reports.
• Safely and efficiently transport passengers to and from their destination.
• Perform all necessary reporting requirements, as necessary.
• Adhere to all driving and work schedules, UMass Transit work rules and obey rules of the road.
• Attend driver’s safety meetings, passenger relations course, sensitivity training and read weekly newsletters and information boards.
• Perform all tasks as required by supervisor.

Other Functions

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

• Must be at least 18 years and hold a valid Massachusetts CDL license with passenger and air brake endorsements.
• Must be able to pass a medical exam and drug screen as per the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Act.
• Must be able to work under stressful conditions, demonstrate good judgement and possess mature and responsible attitudes.

Physical Demands/ Working Conditions

Operate a 35- and 40-foot transit bus.

Additional Details

• Safely operate 35-, 40- and 60-foot transit buses.
• UMass Transit routes, radio operation and driving techniques.
• Will acquire good passenger relations, conflict resolution techniques and safe driving techniques.

Supervision Received: Directly supervised by the Crew Services Coordinator.

Work Schedule

Schedule varies based on department needs. This is a temporary, non-benefited position.

Salary Information

$17.50 per hour.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Along with the application, please submit a resume. The University of Massachusetts Amherst welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws.

Advertised: Aug 28 2025 Eastern Daylight Time Applications close: Nov 28 2025 Eastern Standard Time