Transportation Driver 2025-2026

North Carolina Central University; North Carolina; On-site; USD 24,796 - 31,684; Part time

Job summary

A regional university in North Carolina is seeking a Transportation Driver for the 2025-2026 academic year. The role involves driving across campus, assisting with passenger needs, and conducting safety inspections of the vehicles. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and have two years of driving experience. This part-time, temporary position offers a flexible schedule to accommodate student needs.

Qualifications

• Two years driving experience.
• Valid North Carolina driver's license.
• Current DOT medical card or ability to obtain one.
• Ability to conduct vehicle inspections.
• Ability to assist customers with mobility impairments.

Responsibilities

• Drive multiple routes based on student demand.
• Conduct vehicle inspections to ensure safety.
• Promote positive passenger relations.

Skills

Driving experience

Ability to read, write, and communicate in English

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Customer service skills

Job description

Position required to work during periods of adverse weather or other emergencies.

Position required to work during periods of adverse weather or other emergencies Yes.

Valid Driver’s Licence.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Two years driving experience. Valid North Carolina driver's license. Current DOT medical card or the ability to obtain and maintain valid DOT medical card. Ability to read, write, and communicate in English, read maps, and maintain expense and mileage records. Complete vehicle pre-trip and post-trip inspection reports. Complete incident reports when necessary. Load and unload luggage and assist with passenger boarding. Maintain professional manner, appearance and positive attitude possessing good organizational skills and time management skills.

Department Hiring Range

$18.00 - $23.00

Position Overview

As a driver at North Carolina Central University (NCCU) Transportation & Parking, you will be driving multiple routes based on student demand across the campus. Drivers will be required to drive over-the-road buses for various events and activities. Bus drivers will gain an understanding of the entire campus to answer student, faculty & staff questions. It is also the responsibility of the driver to conduct vehicle inspections and ensure the safety of our students, faculty & staff, promote positive passenger relations by acting in a considerate, courteous manner. Attend training and have the ability to satisfactorily complete training courses. Drivers will use various equipment requiring a moderate degree of dexterity and assist customers regularly with mobility impairments including but not limited to pushing wheelchairs, lifting light or heavy objects.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The Division of Student Affairs fosters student growth and development. The Division of Student Affairs aids, directs, and informs students about services and programs that will expand students’ educational experiences and prepare them for diverse lives in local and global communities. The Division of Student Affairs is responsible for many of the outside-the-classroom/off-campus aspects of student life at NCCU, including Residential Life, Student Health Services, Counseling Services, Student Conduct and Community Standards, Student Accessibility Services, Career Services, Spiritual Dialogue and Development, Campus Recreation and Wellness, Student Engagement and Leadership, Student Union, New Student and Family Programs, Diversity and Inclusion, the Centennial Scholars, the Annie Day Scholars Program, the Women’s Center, the Men’s Achievement Center, Student Life Assessment, Transportation, Student Affairs Advancement, Marketing and Communications, and Technology.

Work Hours

Varies.

Equal Opportunity Employer

North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

Campus Security Authority Designated Position

No.

Position Information

Working Title: Transportation Driver 2025-2026

Competency Level: N/A

Position Number: SH4018

Salary Grade Equivalent

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Appointment Type: Temporary - Part Time

FTE: 0.917 (40 hours/week, 11 months)

Posting Number: 03151P

Open Date: 07/07/2025

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Other Document
• List of References