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Shuttle Bus Driver

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job # 040662
Department Code 35006-7100
Department Parking and Transportation Services
Job Title Shuttle Bus Driver
Location Syracuse, NY
Pay Range $24.15 per hour
Pay Determination
Pay rates at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate’s education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university’s strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses.
Staff Level 00
FLSA Status Non-exempt
Hours
Hours may vary based on operational needs.
Job Type Full-time
Campus Syracuse, NY
Unionized Position Code UT
Job Description
Syracuse University is actively hiring shuttle bus drivers to fill several full time and part time positions. Shifts vary and may include daytime, evening, overnight and weekend requirements. Syracuse University is looking for safe, friendly drivers to help passengers move throughout the Syracuse University campus. Drivers must possess valid CDL B with P and S endorsements .
Qualifications
  • Possess and able to maintain a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) B in good standing with P and S endorsements
  • Must meet 19-A qualifications.
  • Must submit and pass a DOT physical examination.
  • Have at least 3 years of driving experience.
  • Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a thorough background check, which includes employment history, and a criminal records check.
  • Pre-employment and continued random drug screening will be required.
Job Specific Qualifications
  • Have excellent customer and communication skills.
  • Be able to utilize two-way radio communications.
  • Have basic computer skills.
  • Schedule flexibility and ability to work various events during evenings, weekends and holidays.
  • Must complete recertification requirements in a timely manner.
  • Comply with all applicable federal and state regulations regarding operation of commercial vehicles.
Responsibilities
  • Drive and operate a shuttle, bus, or van to transport passengers around campus and throughout the City of Syracuse in a safe and courteous manner.
  • Operating vehicle while adhering to University policies and procedures.
  • Conduct vehicle inspections as required by department policy and DOT regulations.
  • Operate vehicle communication systems within guidelines of University policies.
  • Clean and fuel shuttle, bus, or van as part of daily duties, and as directed by supervisor.
  • Maintain scheduled route to established time and mileage. Immediately notify supervisor of changes/delays.
  • Record and report incidents/problems through appropriate procedures established by the department, including accidents and mechanical concerns.
  • Provide information to students, faculty, and staff members regarding the shuttle service program.
  • Attend all required University, federal and state regulatory in-service training and meetings.
  • Maintain CDL, all applicable certifications and endorsements (includes regular physicals, recertification training and examinations).
  • Other duties as assigned
Physical Requirements
Physical Requirements Include Ability to:
  • Sit for extended periods of time
  • Lift, push, pull, and carry tools, objects, or equipment above shoulder level without assistance
  • Move up and down stairs easily
  • Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping
Tools/Equipment
Application Instructions
In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.
About Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University’s 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.
About the Syracuse area
Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.
EEO Statement
Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.
Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans
Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.
Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Campus Community
Syracuse University maintains an inclusive learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and international worldview. The University community recognizes and values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in an inherently diverse country and world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. To do so, we commit ourselves to promoting a community that celebrates and models the principles of diversity and inclusivity.
Quick Link https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/103693
Job Posting Date 02/19/2024
Application Deadline
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Job Category Union/Bargaining Unit
Message to Applicants

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume/CV
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents
  1. Other Document

Supplemental Questions

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  1. * How did you first find out about this position?
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    • SUNY EOC (Equal Opportunity Center)
    • Women’s Opportunity Center
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    • Syracuse Northeast Community Center
    • Interfaith Works
    • JobPlus
    • Syracuse.com
    • Chronicle of Higher Education
    • HigherEdJobs.com
    • HERC (HERC Higher Ed Recruitment Consortium)
    • InsideHigherEd.com
    • Indeed.com
    • DiverseEducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education website)
    • LinkedIn Job Posting
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  2. If "other", please describe how you first found out about this position.

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