Motor Vehicle Operator - Multiple Positions

SUNY Downstate; New York (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Location Pay

Job summary

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University seeks a full-time Motor Vehicle Operator to support the Department of University Police and Public Safety in Brooklyn, NY. You will drive various vehicles to transport people, materials, and equipment on and off State property, including snow plowing when needed.

Qualified candidates must hold a valid NYS driver’s license and a CDL Class B or C with a passenger endorsement for 16–24 passengers.

Qualifications

• Valid New York State Driver’s License appropriate for vehicle type.
• CDL Class B or C with passenger endorsement required (16–24 passengers).
• 55 B/C program eligibility may be considered with eligibility letter.

Responsibilities

• Drives a variety of motor vehicles on- and off State property to transport people, material, and equipment.
• Post manifests and records of goods and people transported.
• Perform routine maintenance: oil, spark plugs, tires, washes vehicles.

Skills

Valid NY Driver's License

CDL Class B or C with passenger end.

55 B/C eligibility

Job description

Motor Vehicle Operator - Multiple Positions

Brooklyn, NY, United States

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About Us

Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare?SUNY Downstate Health Sciences Universityis one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors.

Job Description

The Department of University Police and Public Safety at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time Motor Vehicle Operator.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Motor Vehicle Operators drive any of a variety of motor vehicles including automobiles, buses, trucks, and ambulances in order to transport people, material, and equipment. Incumbents may post manifests and other records of goods and people transported in order to document their safe delivery.

Illustrative Duties

Drives a variety of motor vehicles both on and off State property in order to transport people, material, and equipment as required, and plow snow from roadways and parking lots.

• May map routes, itineraries, and points of call.
• Moves or carries cargo onto, into, off of, or out of the vehicle operated.
• Moves or carries cargo from the vehicle to the delivery or storage point.
• Posts manifests, inventories, and other records of goods and people transported.

Tends to the routine maintenance of vehicles operated in order to ensure that cargo is moved as required.

• Changes oil and spark plugs.
• Changes tires and washes vehicles.
• Pumps gas and adds water to radiator, oil to crankcase, and air to the tires.

May operate and maintain motorized equipment in support of maintenance, grounds or building trades crews.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Non-Competitive: Candidates must possess a valid New York State Driver’s License appropriate for the type of motor vehicle to be operated.
  • Possession of a valid New York State CDL Class B or C with a passenger endorsement authorizing the transportation of 16–24 passengers will be required.

55 B/C Qualifications

• Individuals certified eligible for the 55 B/C program under the Governor's Program to Hire Persons/Veterans with Disabilities pursuant to Section 55 B/C of the Civil Service Law will also be considered. To be considered, you must provide a copy of your letter of eligibility with your response.
• It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact Human Resources [e-mail].

Job Info

• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Variable
• Posting Date 07/13/2026, 06:00 AM
• Job Identification 497065
• Grade SG007 - 03
• Days of Week Variable
• Shift Start Time Variable
• Shift End Time Variable
• Union Name CSEA
• Minimum Base Salary 38,235
• Maximum Base Salary 47,237
• Additional Compensation 1 Location Pay
• Additional Compensation 1 Amount 4,000
• Other Job Title Motor Vehicle Operator - Multiple Positions