Vehicle/Equipment Operator

Inside Higher Ed; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A university transportation department is seeking a part-time Vehicle/Equipment Operator to drive the Point to Point Campus Shuttle. This role involves ensuring that transportation services are available to students, staff, and faculty around campus. Candidates must have a valid NC Driver’s License and are preferred to have shuttle and dispatch experience. The position requires communication skills on a two-way radio and operates on a part-time schedule over weekends.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated possession of competencies necessary to perform the work.
• Requires appropriate licenses or certifications to operate assigned types of vehicles or equipment.

Responsibilities

• Drive the Point to Point Campus Shuttle for students, staff, and faculty.
• Ensure transportation services are available for the University community.
• Communicate on a two-way radio.

Skills

Valid NC Driver’s License

Previous shuttle and dispatch experience

Familiarity with UNC campus

NC CDL Class B driver’s license with passenger endorsement

Job description

Job Details

• Position Title: Vehicle/Equipment Operator
• Position Number: 20023699, 200007188, 200007186, 20000538
• Vacancy ID: S026588
• Department: Transportation - 225701
• Career Area: Parking and Transportation
• Posting Open Date: 12/17/2025
• Application Deadline: 01/04/2026
• Position Type: Temporary Staff (SHRA)
• Full-time/Part-time: Part-Time Temporary
• Hours Per Week: 30
• Work Schedule: Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM – 3:30 AM
• Hiring Range: $20.00 per hour
• Estimated Duration Of Appointment: 6 months not to exceed 11 months

Organizational Unit

The UNC Chapel Hill Department of Transportation and Parking is an essential part of UNC Chapel Hill and is responsible for coordinating all traffic, parking and transportation services for UNC Chapel Hill’s campus. The department strives to provide a high level of service to students, employees and visitors who work, live, and visit the University and UNC Health Care System. Transportation & Parking (T&P), partners with stakeholders and customers to manage this key University infrastructure system effectively and efficiently balancing limited resources and the diverse needs of the campus community. The department manages 10 parking decks and 160 surface parking areas with approximately 23,000 parking spaces. UNC partners with local and regional transit agencies to provide fare‑free at boarding local transit and subsidized regional transit opportunities for employees and students. T&P also offers a UNC Commuter Alternative Program (CAP) that incentivizes commuting opportunities including off‑campus park & ride with frequent transit, Zip Ride, Zim Ride, and van pool subsidy.

Position Summary

The Point to Point Campus Shuttle provided by the Transportation and Parking department transports students, staff, and faculty around campus. This position drives to ensure transportation services are available for the University community and requires ability to communicate on a two‑way radio.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work, and requires appropriate licenses or certifications to operate assigned types of vehicles or equipment.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• Valid NC Driver’s License.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• Previous shuttle and dispatch experience.
• Familiarity with UNC campus.
• NC CDL Class B driver’s license with passenger endorsement preferred.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.