University Driver - Temporary (EASTERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY)

State-of-Connecticut---State-Colleges-&-Universities---Board-of-Regent; Windham (CT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Eastern Connecticut State University in Willimantic, CT, seeks two University Driver positions to transport passengers on campus and on local trips. Roles are part-time and temporary during academic semesters, with both first and second shifts; a CDL with passenger endorsement is required.

You will follow schedules, inspect vehicles, maintain records, and ensure safe operation on campus routes; preference may be given to current CT state employees.

Qualifications

• One year of experience driving public service vehicles, transit buses or over-the-road coaches.
• Valid Connecticut Class D driver license with F (Public Passenger) endorsement.
• Incumbents may be required to possess appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications.
• Adequate physical strength, stamina and visual/auditory acuity; a physical may be required.

Responsibilities

• Drives university vehicles including transit buses and vans to transport passengers on time schedules.
• Makes daily trips and picks up passengers at designated areas.
• Inspects vehicle before departure and keeps basic records.
• Assists with baggage and ensures passenger safety and comfort.
• Performs routine maintenance tasks and may perform minor repairs as needed.

Skills

Traffic & vehicle laws knowledge

Route planning

Vehicle operation

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Communication

Tools

Vehicle inspection procedures

Job description

Introduction

Eastern Connecticut State University (ECSU) is one of the State of Connecticut institutions of higher learning and the state's designated public liberal arts university. Our mission is to provide high quality undergraduate and select graduate programs to a diverse population of talented students.

We are recruiting for two (2) University Driver positions to work on our beautiful campus located in Willimantic, CT. University shuttles operate 7 days per week, both first and second shift.

Position Highlights

• Part-time, temporary during the academic semesters.
• First shift and second shift schedules.
• Valid CDL license with passenger endorsement required.
• Individuals in this role must have considerable experience with traffic and motor vehicle laws/ regulations, strong experience communicating, following directions and planning effective and practical routes to specified destinations/prescribed routes.

Discover the opportunity to:

• Engage in a rewarding career.
• Make a difference in the public sector.
• Work together in a collaborative team environment.

NOTE

Preference may be given to current BOR/CSCU employees and/or current State of CT employees.

Purpose of Job Class (Nature of Work)

At the University of Connecticut and Connecticut State College and Universities this class is accountable for driving vehicles to transport passengers to local or distant points according to a time schedule.

Examples of Duties

• Drives college or university vehicles, including but not limited to transit buses, over-the-road coaches, service plate vehicles, vans, passenger cars and other motorized conveyances;
• Makes daily or overnight trips;
• Picks up passengers at specified areas and transports to destination;
• Debarks passengers and assists with baggage;
• Regulates heating, lighting, and ventilating system for passenger comfort;
• Complies with local traffic regulations and reports delays or accidents;
• Inspects vehicle being used and checks gas, oil, and water before departure;
• Keeps records;
• May make minor repairs and change tires;
• May perform automotive maintenance work as assigned;
• Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skill and Ability

• Considerable knowledge of traffic and motor vehicle laws and regulations;
• Knowledge of the standard tools, materials, methods and practices of automotive and equipment mechanics;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Oral and written communication skills;
• Operate a bus and other transit vehicles;
• Follow directions;
• Plan effective and practical routes to specified destinations and/or follow prescribed routes.

Minimum Qualifications - General Experience

• One (1) year of experience driving public service vehicles, transit buses or over-the-road coaches.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference will be given to individuals with a valid Connecticut Class D driver license with F (Public Passenger) endorsement.

Special Requirements

• Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications.

Physical Requirements

• Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties.
• A physical examination may be required.

Working Conditions

• Incumbents in this class may be required to lift moderate to heavy weights; may be exposed to hazardous road conditions.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Acknowledgement

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.