"Temporary Shuttle Bus Driver"

Temporary Shuttle Bus Driver

Job #: 042381

Location: Syracuse, NY

Pay Range: $19.00 Per Hour

Hours: Hours may vary based on operational needs.

Job Description:

Syracuse University is looking for safe, friendly drivers to help passengers move throughout the campus and University area. Shifts vary and may include daytime, evening, overnight and weekend requirements. Drivers must possess valid CDL B with P and S endorsements.

Education and Experience:

• Excellent customer and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) equipment including ramps, lifts, straps and harnesses.
• Possess and able to maintain a valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL) B in good standing with P and S endorsements.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Drivers must possess valid CDL B with P and S endorsements.
• Ability to obtain and maintain 19-A certification.
• Ability to maintain valid drivers license, physical exam certification and appropriate endorsements.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience driving vehicles with a CDL requirement.
• Successful completion of a thorough background check (post offer), which includes a drivers record and a criminal conviction history.
• Candidates must submit to drug screening as a condition of initial hire and will be subject to random, incident, and reasonable suspicion drug testing throughout employment.

Responsibilities:

• Drive a shuttle, bus or van and transport passengers around campus and throughout the City of Syracuse in a safe and courteous manner, adhering to set policies, procedures and schedules.
• Provide direction to students, faculty, and staff members regarding the Shuttle service program.
• Operate vehicle communication systems within guidelines set by the University.
• Maintain scheduled route to established time and mileage. Immediately notify supervisor of changes/delays.
• Clean and fuel shuttle, bus or van as part of daily duties as directed by supervisor and in accordance with University policy.
• Conduct vehicle inspections as required by 19-A and DOT regulations.
• Record and report incidents/problems through appropriate procedures established by the department.
• Notify supervisors and DPS of any incidents, accidents, mechanical concerns.
• Attend all training and meetings, as well as maintain CDL and all applicable certifications and endorsements (includes regular physicals, re-certification training and examinations).
• Other duties as assigned.

About Syracuse University:

Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and nearly 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors and 100 minors offered through 13 schools and colleges; nearly 15,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit www.syracuse.edu.

To apply, visit https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/111483