Temporary Transportation Driver

Wesleyan Assurance Society; Connecticut; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Wesleyan University in Middletown, CT is seeking a part-time Transportation Driver to provide evening campus safety shuttle transportation and daytime transport for student groups, faculty and guests. This on-campus position offers up to 20 hours per week for about eight months.

Shifts include nights and weekends with occasional daytime trips. Responsibilities include transporting as scheduled, refueling, and maintaining vehicle cleanliness, with pre-employment background checks as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, or an equivalent combination of education, experience and training.
• Valid CT driver's license (minimum 3 years) and clean driving record.
• Flexible to accommodate fluctuating schedules of student groups.
• At least 3 years of driving experience.
• Experience operating 12-passenger vans and 14-passenger mini coaches.

Responsibilities

• Transport students and faculty as scheduled.
• Drop off vehicles for regularly scheduled maintenance.
• Refuel and ensure cleanliness of vehicles at end of shift.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Driving experience

Valid CT license

Clean driving record

Flexibility

12-passenger vans

Student transport

Passenger endorsement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Reporting to Transportation and Fleet Operations Manager, the temporary Transportation Driver provides evening campus safety shuttle transportation as well as daytime transportation for student groups, faculty and guests of the university.
Responsibilities include:

• Transport students and faculty as scheduled.
• Drop off vehicles for regularly scheduled maintenance.
• Refuel and ensure cleanliness of vehicles at end of shift.
• Other duties as assigned.

This is an on-campus position working up to 20 hours per week for approximately eight (8) months. Most driving remains within the state of Connecticut.

Shifts Include

• Nights (630pm-1030pm or 1030-230a)
• Weekends and some holidays are required
• Occasional daytime shifts for field trips and special events

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, or an equivalent combination of education, experience and training.
• Must have a valid CT driver’s license (minimum 3 years) and clean driving record.
• Must be flexible to accommodate fluctuating schedules of student groups.
• At least 3 years of driving experience.
• Experience operating 12 passenger vans and 14 passenger mini coaches.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years of driving experience,
• Experience transporting students,
• Passenger endorsement.

Pay Rate: $17.00/hr.

Work Location: On Campus

All offers to external applicants are contingent on the candidate’s completion of a pre-employment background check screening to the satisfaction of Wesleyan University.

Wesleyan University, located in Middletown, Connecticut, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, political belief, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or non-position-related criminal record. We welcome applications from women and historically underrepresented minority groups. Inquiries regarding Title IX, Section 504 or any other non-discrimination policies should be directed toVice President for Equity and Inclusion, Title IX and ADA/504 Coordinator.

Wesleyan University complies with the Clery Act and maintains records of campus crime statistics and security policies. Copies of Wesleyan University’s Clery Act Report are available on request and online at https://www.wesleyan.edu/publicsafety/clery.html.

Experience is taken into consideration in the determination of salary offers. For more information visit https://www.wesleyan.edu/hr/handbook/compensation-practices/index.html

Wesleyan offers a broad range of employee benefits and development opportunities, including comprehensive group insurance plans, wellness programs and incentives, generous paid time off and retirement plans, flexible work schedules, employee and dependent tuition programs for those who qualify.

Detailed information on the benefits of working at Wesleyan is located at https://wesleyan.edu/hr/careers/prospective-resources.html.