Bus Driver

SUNY Cortland; City of Cortland (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Bus Driver in Cortland, NY. This role involves driving a full-sized passenger bus for the campus community from Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM with some weekend shifts as needed. Responsibilities include supervising passengers, maintaining written records, and performing minor vehicle maintenance. Applicants must hold a valid New York State Class B CDL with passenger endorsement and pass substance testing. The position offers a chance to contribute to campus operations.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate vehicles safely and effectively.
• Knowledge of traffic laws related to vehicle operation.
• Must possess a valid New York State CDL – Class B driver's license with passenger endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Drive a full sized passenger bus on road and campus grounds.
• Keep records of trips, mileage and stop-overs.
• Supervise loading and unloading of passengers.

Skills

Vehicle operation

Routine maintenance knowledge

Safety awareness

Job description

Position Summary

Perform bus driving responsibilities for the campus community. This position works Monday – Friday 7:00AM – 3:30PM with Saturday and Sunday pass days. Additional shifts may frequently be available based on campus transportation needs.

When this position is not in a specific driving assignment, they may be detailing fleet vehicles, or seasonally may be assigned to temporarily work in another FOS department. Typical periods of reassignment include summer intersession, winter intersession, and Fall and Spring breaks. Reassignments may include Maintenance, Central Receiving, Custodial or Grounds.

Major Responsibilities

• Drive a full sized passenger bus over the road and on state facility grounds.
• Keep written records of trips, mileage and stop-overs.
• Supervise loading and unloading of passengers and personal property.
• Perform preventative vehicle maintenance such as monitoring gauges, checking tire pressures, and maintaining appropriate fluid levels for radiators, batteries and crankcases.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to operate vehicles safely and effectively and to be aware of both vehicle and traffic laws as they apply to the safe and legal operation of vehicles assigned.
• Ability to perform routine maintenance and maintain a good working knowledge of automotive repair and maintenance procedures.
• Possession of a valid New York State CDL – Class B driver’s license with passenger endorsement (without restrictions).
• Subject to the provisions of the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act (OTETA) which requires pre‑employment and random drug and alcohol testing.
• NYSDOT physical also required.

EEO Statement

The State University of New York at Cortland is an affirmative action/equal employment opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act employer. The university actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the university.