Wage CDL Driver (Institutional Chauffeur)

JMU Careers; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join JMU as a part-time Wage CDL Driver (Institutional Chauffeur). Drive students, faculty, and staff in various vehicles, managing routes and ensuring excellent customer service. Work up to 29 hours weekly, with flexibility in scheduling, while being part of a supportive educational community.

Benefits

Tuition Waiver Program

Free access to the University Recreation Center

Voluntary benefits like Pet Insurance and Identity Theft Protection

12 holidays a year

Talent Development Trainings

Qualifications

• Good driving record and commercial driver’s license required.
• Ability to work flexible schedule with faculty and students.
• Experience in bus/coach operations and excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Driving JMU students, faculty, and staff using various vehicles.
• Managing trip logs and detailed reporting.
• Communicating effectively with passengers and staff.

Skills

Customer service

Planning

Communication

Flexibility

Multi-tasking

Job description

Working Title: Wage CDL Driver (Institutional Chauffeur)

State Role Title:Transportation Operator II

Position Type:Part-time - Wage / Part-time Salaried

Position Status: Part-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: Business Services

Department: 100232 - Transportation E&G

Pay Rate:Hourly

Specify Range or Amount: $19 per hour

Is this a JMU only position?No

Is this a grant-funded position?No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position?No

Beginning Review Date:03/14/2025

About JMU:

JMU is a publicly funded university with a beautiful campus and a supportive community that is committed to preparing students for the future. JMU offers several perks to all employees including:
• A Tuition Waiver Program that allows employees to have tuition waived for undergraduate and graduate level courses taken at JMU.
• Free Access to the University Recreation Center (UREC): Employees can enjoy facility access and program registration privileges at UREC and University Park. This includes the climbing wall, equipment centers, and group exercise studios.
• A variety of voluntary benefits such as Pet Insurance, Identity Theft and Legal Protection Plans, and several other supplemental benefits.
• Holiday Breaks: The university is granted 12 holidays a year.
• Talent Development Trainings: The Talent Development department offers a wide variety of personal and professional trainings, eligible for all employees to join.

Visit our Benefits site to learn more about the benefits that James Madison University offers to part-time employees!

General Information:

Become a valuable part of the JMU community! James Madison University is regarded as one of the finest regional universities in the nation and is located in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley. JMU offers great opportunities for personal growth and career development!

James Madison University’s Facilities Management is accepting applications for a wage CDL driver (Institutional Chauffeur).

Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties include driving JMU students, faculty and staff using various modes of transportation, such as buses, motor coaches, sedans, vans and SUV’s. Trips will involve weekdays, overnights and weekends.

Qualifications:

Required:
• Applicants must possess a good driving record, a commercial driver’s license with passenger endorsement to drive vehicles with 16 plus passengers and a current medical examiner’s certificate.
• Applicants must be able to work a flexible schedule and work well with faculty and students.
• Applicants must also possess working knowledge and experience:

oin bus/coach operations.
o general knowledge of coach and bus components.
o knowledge of trip routing, managing trip logs and detailed reporting.
o excellent customer service, planning and communication skills.
o ability to manage multiple tasks and schedules.

• Availability on weekdays and weekends including days, evenings and nights.

Additional Posting Information:

Conditions of Employment:

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check and an acceptable MVR.

This is a part-time wage position working up to an average of 29 hours per week over the course of a calendar year with no benefits.

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

EEO Statement:

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: [phone].

Reasonable Accommodation:

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at [phone] or [e-mail]. You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.