Transportation Driver Pool

University of North Carolina Charlotte

Charlotte (NC)

On-site

USD 22,041 - 27,552

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

The University of North Carolina Charlotte is hiring for the Transportation Driver Pool position in Charlotte, North Carolina. This part-time role offers a pay rate of $18.00 per hour and requires a valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) along with related experience.

The incumbent will provide transport services for scheduled and on-demand ADA requests and must ensure vehicle safety and passenger assistance. The position is essential for maintaining transportation operations and ensuring safety, with an expected assignment length of 23 months.

Qualifications

Must possess and maintain a valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) and Department of Transportation (DOT) Medical card.
Experience with driving in adverse weather conditions.
Ability to interact with technology programs associated with dispatch and service management.

Responsibilities

Provide scheduled and on-demand ADA transports.
Perform vehicle safety inspections and document defects.
Assist passengers with luggage and equipment during transport.

Skills

Vehicle safety inspections

Assisting passengers

Time management

Clean driving record

Education

High School

Commercial Driver's License

Valid State Driver's License

Job description

Transportation Driver Pool

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

*Temporary staff employees are ineligible to receive benefits (leave, health coverage, State service credit, etc.). They are, however, covered by Worker's Compensation provisions.

However, any non‑permanent employee hired to work 30 or more hours per week for three months or more (cumulative of all positions, and not designated as variable hour worker), must be offered the chance to enroll in the High Deductible Health Plan, within 30 days of their eligibility. Any non‑permanent employee hired to work less than 30 hours per week (cumulative of all positions or designated as variable hour worker – i.e. student workers) are measured during designated measurement periods. If they average 30 or more hours per week over a designated measurement period, they will be offered the chance to enroll in the High Deductible Health Plan and will be notified of instructions.

Special Notes Regarding Eligibility for the High Deductible Health Plan

Temporary hourly workers (eligibility based on FTE, duration of more than 30 days) FTE .75+ (cumulative of all jobs) or measured full‑time, offered the high deductible health insurance
Temporary salaried workers (regardless of the FTE, duration of more than 30 days) Reported as full‑time & offered the high deductible health insurance

https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefit-plans/health-insurance

Position Information

General Information

Position Number: STMP15
Working Title: Transportation Driver Pool
Division: Business Affairs
Department: Facilities Management (Adm)
Work Unit: Parking
Work Location: Parking and Transportation Services - 9643 Poplar Lane, Charlotte NC 28223
Vacancy Open To: All Candidates
Position Designation: Non‑Student Temporary
Employment Type: Permanent - Part‑time
Hours per week: 29 or Less
Work Schedule: Staff will be scheduled in accordance with employee availability and business needs. Temporary employees may be able to work a fixed, recurring schedule if available work permits; however, work shifts will primarily be as needed on weekdays with occasional, mandatory shifts outside of the traditional working hours, such as weekends, holidays, etc. This position is designated as mandatory. The incumbent is expected to use sound judgment with respect to maintaining personal safety given their individual circumstances, but also to make a substantial and good‑faith effort to reach the work site in a timely manner when adverse weather or other conditions affect normal campus operations.
Pay Rate: $18.00 per hour
Minimum Experience/Education:
- High School
- Commercial Driver's License
- Valid State Drivers License
Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:

Duties and Responsibilities

The incumbent will serve as part of the Transportation unit within the Parking and Transportation Services (PaTS) department. This position will help support transportation services with scheduled and on‑demand ADA transports, chartered transportation requests, and special events that may require the use of a commercial motor vehicle.
Perform vehicle safety inspections, document and report vehicle defects and needed repairs or maintenance, fuel and clean vehicles, assist passengers with luggage and equipment, transport passengers safely and timely as directed, complete and submit assignment paperwork, interact with technology programs associated with dispatch and service management, and other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director for Transportation or their designee.
The incumbent must possess and maintain a valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) and Department of Transportation (DOT) Medical card throughout their employment with the University.
Direct responsibility for the care, safety, and security of vulnerable populations.
Direct responsibility for the secure handling of sensitive and/or confidential information.
Direct responsibility for the daily or regular operation of State or University‑owned vehicles.

Necessary Licenses or Certifications