Bus Driver - Temporary Continuous Recruitment

SUNY Cortland; City of Cortland (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement program options

Paid family leave

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

SUNY Cortland is seeking a Bus Driver for temporary continuous recruitment. You will perform bus driving responsibilities for the campus community, including weekdays and weekends based on availability. This role offers predictable salary progressions and many benefits like health, dental, and retirement options.

The ideal candidate will have a valid New York State CDL Class B driver’s license. Responsibilities also include keeping trip records and supervising passenger loading.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate vehicles safely and effectively.
• Ability to perform routine maintenance.
• Possession of a valid New York State CDL Class B driver’s license with passenger endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Drive a full‑size 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.

Skills

Vehicle operation skills

Knowledge of traffic laws

Routine vehicle maintenance skills

Job description

Bus Driver - Temporary Continuous Recruitment

Perform bus driving responsibilities for the campus community. Days of work could include weekdays or weekends, depending on driver availability. Additional shifts may frequently be available based on campus transportation needs.

Benefits

• Predictable salary progressions, many offer permanency.
• Generous benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement program options, paid family leave, parental leave, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, long-term disability and tuition reimbursement.
• Work‑life balance and well‑being: free use of the Student Life Center and membership options for families, alternate work schedules with supervisor approval.
• Professional development opportunities through training, continuing education, tuition reimbursement and conference travel, based on funding.
• Location in Cortland County offers easy access to arts, entertainment, outdoor recreation.

Major Responsibilities

• Drive a full‑size 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 fluid levels for radiators, batteries, and crankcases.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to operate vehicles safely and effectively and be aware of vehicle and traffic laws.
• 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) required by the application deadline.

Successful candidates will be subject to the provisions of the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act (OTETA), which requires pre‑employment and random drug and alcohol testing.

EEO Statement

The State University of New York at Cortland is an affirmative action/EEO/ADA 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.