Bus Driver

Position Details

Position Information

Budget Title
BUS DRIVER

Campus Title
Bus Driver

School/Division
Finance and Management, Division of

Department
Transportation Services

Staff Sub-Type
Staff & Administration

Salary Level
SG008

Salary Range

Position Effort
Full-Time

If Part-Time, enter FTE:

Is this a temporary position?
No

If Temporary, enter End Date:

Position Summary

Perform bus driving responsibilities for the campus community. This position works Monday-Friday from 3pm-11:30pm with Saturday and Sunday pass days. Additional shifts may frequently be available based on campus transportation needs.
When this position is not in a specific driving assignment they may be detailing fleet vehicles, or seasonally may be assigned to temporarily work in another FOS department. Typical periods of reassignment include summer intersession, winter intersession, and Fall and Spring breaks. Reassignments may include Maintenance, Central Receiving, Custodial or Grounds.

Major Responsibilities

Drive a full sized passenger bus over the road and on state facility grounds. Keep written records of trips, mileage and stop-overs. Supervise loading and unloading of passengers and personal property. Perform preventative vehicle maintenance such as the monitoring of gauges, checking tire pressures, and maintaining the appropriate fluid levels for radiators, batteries and crankcases.

Functional and Supervisory Relationships

Required Qualifications

To have the ability to operate vehicles safely and effectively and to be aware of both vehicle and traffic laws as they apply to the safe and legal operation of vehicles assigned. The ability to perform routine maintenance and maintain a good working knowledge of automotive repair and maintenance procedures. Possession of a valid New York State CDL -Class B driver’s license with passenger endorsement (without restrictions) is required by that date. The successful candidates will be subject to the provisions of the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act ( OTETA ) which requires pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing. DOT physical also required.

Preferred Qualifications

EEO Statement

The State University of New York Cortland is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act (AA/ EEO / ADA ) employer. The university actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the university.

Job Close Date

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
S22070

Review Start Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://jobs.cortland.edu/postings/6915

Special Instructions

Special Instructions to Applicant

Special Instructions to Applicant

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you possess a valid Class A or B CDL drivers' license with passenger endorsement?
   • Yes
   • NO
2. * If selected as a successful applicant for a bus driver position with SUNY Cortland are you willing to submit to a pre-employment physical and pre-employment drug screen?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * If selected for a bus driver position, are you willing to submit to random drug and/or alcohol testing during the course of your employment as required by OTETA?
   • Yes
   • No

Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents Optional Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae or Resume
2. Cover Letter