Bus Driver (Temporary Hourly) - Continuous Posting

University at Albany; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The University at Albany invites applications for a Temporary Bus Driver position within Parking & Mass Transit Services. The role is an hourly, temporary posting with evening hours from 2:45pm to 11:15pm, spanning nine months annually across the academic year.

Salary is $19.34 per hour, with the Grade listed as CSEA SG-8. Applicants must hold a valid NYS CDL with Passenger endorsement and may need an S endorsement depending on assignment.

Qualifications

• Possess and maintain a valid New York State commercial driver license (CDL).
• Appointees will be required to obtain and maintain a Passenger endorsement.
• May be required to obtain and maintain a School Bus endorsement depending on assignment.

Responsibilities

• Operate assigned buses safely and efficiently.
• Plan routes and estimate travel times between locations.
• Communicate clearly and effectively while on duty.

Skills

CDL

Passenger endorsement

S endorsement (optional)

Job description

Bus Driver (Temporary Hourly) - Continuous Posting

The University at Albany is a Carnegie-classified Research 1 institution driven by academic excellence, pioneering research and scientific discovery, and service to community. UAlbany's world-class faculty experts and approximately 17,500 students are creating new knowledge in fields such as artificial intelligence, semiconductor engineering, atmospheric and environmental sciences, cybersecurity, public health, public administration and social welfare while deepening our understanding of our world through scholarship and creative activity in the social sciences and humanities. As one of the most diverse public research institutions in the nation, the University is a national leader in public engagement, educational equity and social mobility. For over 180 years, UAlbany has molded bright, curious and engaged students and launched them toward success. Located in Albany, New York, New York State's capital, the University is convenient to Boston, New York City, and the Adirondacks

Job Description:

Vacancy:Temporary Bus Driver

Apply by:Continuous

Title:Bus Driver

Location:Parking & Mass Transit Services

Salary:$19.34 hourly

Grade:CSEA SG-8

Hours:

F/T: Evenings: 2:45pm-11:15pm: 9 months annually from mid-August to mid-December then mid-January to mid-May

Duration:Temporary

Requirements:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Possess and maintain a valid Class A or B New York State commercial driver license (CDL). Appointees will also be required to obtain and maintain a "P" (passenger) endorsement and may also be required to obtain and maintain an "S" (school bus) endorsement based on assignment

OPERATING NEEDS:

• Working knowledge of the Vehicle and Traffic Law as it applies to the safe and legal operation of vehicles operated.
• Working knowledge of simple automotive repair and maintenance procedures.
• Working knowledge of routes to specific locations normally visited.
• Ability to operate assigned vehicles safely and effectively under various road conditions.
• Ability to plan routes to specific locations and to properly estimate time required to reach the locations.
• Ability to communicate orally for the purpose of exchanging information.

Appointment will be contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment testing for controlled substance use as mandated by the Federal Highway Administration Omnibus Transportation Act of 1991 (OTETA). Employment cannot commence until notification for successful completion of this pre-employment testing is received. Please note that in addition to the initial testing required by OTETA, the Act further requires that the University conduct pre-assignment (promotion), reasonable suspicion, post-accident, random, follow-up and return to duty drug and alcohol testing throughout the period of employment.

Additional Information:

Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community

Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging relative to their role

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements.

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, without exception, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University's crime statistics for the past three years; and disclosures regarding the University's current campus security policies. The University at Albany's Annual Security Report is available in portable document format [PDF] by clicking this link http://police.albany.edu/ASR.shtml

Pursuant to NYS Labor Law 194-A, no State entity, as defined by the Law, is permitted to rely on, orally or in writing seek, request, or require in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current wage, or salary history as a condition to be interviewed, or as a condition of continuing to be considered for an offer of employment until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation, and for the purpose of verifying information, may such requests be made. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at [phone] or via email at [e-mail].

THE UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY IS AN EO/AA/IRCA/ADA EMPLOYER

This posting will remain open until the positions are filled.