Van Driver - On Call

The Trustees of Union College in the Town of Schenectady in the State of New York; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time

Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Employee Scholarships for Professional Development

Tuition Assistance Program

Job summary

An educational institution is seeking a Van Driver (On Call) to provide transportation for students and staff in Schenectady, NY. The role requires a valid NYS Driver's License, strong communication skills, and a commitment to safety procedures, making it ideal for responsible individuals with driving experience. The position offers flexible scheduling, competitive pay of $15.00 per hour, and exceptional benefits including generous paid time off and healthcare options.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of transportation driving experience.
• Valid NYS Driver’s License with a clean driving record.
• Strong communication skills and ability to exercise exceptional judgment.

Responsibilities

• Provides transportation of Union College students to and from College approved locations following safety protocols.
• Conducts pre-trip inspections and ensures compliance with safety procedures.
• Reports incidents and maintains scheduled trip information.

Skills

Communication Skills

Judgment

Professionalism

Safety Procedures

Job description

Provides transportation of Union College students, staff and community members to and from College approved locations following safety protocols - No CDL required for this position.

Work Days:Varies – On Call
Shift Start/End Time:Varies – On Call
Hours Per Week: Varies
Weeks Per Year: Varies

Van Driver - On Call

Pay Status and Classification:Temporary, non-exempt.

Supervisor:Transportation Manager

Position Purpose:Provides transportation of Union College students, staff and community members to and from College approved locations following safety protocols.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Safety Compliance:Conducts pre-trip inspections of equipment before each designated route. Reports concerns regarding vehicle safety, road hazards, and safety for the community being served i.e. road hazards, sick or intoxicated students to the immediate supervisor from Campus Safety. Complies with random drug and alcohol testing requirements.

• Trip Management and Reporting:Provides trip information to the dispatcher before each trip. Maintains scheduled times and locations for the 'Trolley Service.' Reports all incidents, whether minor or major, to the immediate supervisor from Campus Safety.

Qualifications:

• Two or more years of transportation driving experience.

• Valid NYS Driver’s License with a clean driving record.

• Strong communication skills and ability to exercise exceptional judgment and demonstrate outstanding professionalism in a range of situations.

• Demonstrated commitment to following safety procedures.

• Physical requirements: Must be able to sit for extended periods while operating a vehicle. Ability to lift, carry, and move objects up to 25 pounds as needed. Ability to enter and exit the vehicle frequently and assist passengers as necessary.

• Able to foster and enhance a thriving, culturally diverse, and inclusive learning community, while promoting a sense of belonging among students, alumni, faculty, and staff colleagues.

• Able to anticipate, deliver on, and exceed the expectations of constituencies served e.g., students, faculty, alumni, supervises, and colleagues.

Compensation

The expected rate for this position is $15.00 per hour. Except for roles with a set rate of pay, the wage/salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The stated hiring rate/range represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate/range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Location: Schenectady, NY

We know some job seekers may not apply for career opportunities unless they meet every qualification in the position description including the preferred qualifications. We are most interested in hiring the best staff and faculty colleagues, and recognize that a successful candidate may come from a less traditional career path. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our preferred qualifications.

We offer exceptional benefits including:

• Generous Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time

• Winter Recess Break in Addition to Paid Holidays

• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance(Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts)

• Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs

• Employee Scholarships toward Certifications, Seminars, Training and Professional Development

• Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan

• Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability

• Tuition Assistance Program for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents

Background Checks: In accordance with our background check policy , finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education, employment, and criminal convictions.

E-Verify Participation:Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar) .