Motor Vehicle Operator

Apply now Job No: 497210 Department: SECURITY & SAFETY Local Title: Motor Vehicle Operator Budget Title: Motor Vehicle Operator Work Type: Full Time Location: Brooklyn, NY Categories: Security & Police Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare? SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors. Bargaining Unit CSEA Job Summary The Department of University Police and Public Safety at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time Motor Vehicle Operator. Motor Vehicle Operators drive any of a variety of motor vehicles including automobiles, buses, trucks, and ambulances in order to transport people, material, and equipment. Incumbents may post manifests and other records of goods and people transported in order to document their safe delivery. Illustrative Duties Drives a variety of motor vehicles both on and off State property in order to transport people, material, and equipment as required, and plow snow from roadways and parking lots. May map routes, itineraries, and points of call. Moves or carries cargo onto, into, off of, or out of the vehicle operated. Moves or carries cargo from the vehicle to the delivery or storage point. Posts manifests, inventories, and other records of goods and people transported. Tends to the routine maintenance of vehicles operated in order to ensure that cargo is moved as required. Changes oil and spark plugs. Changes tires and washes vehicles. Pumps gas and adds water to radiator, oil to crankcase, and air to the tires. May operate and maintain motorized equipment in support of maintenance, grounds or building trades crews. Required Qualifications Non-Competitive Candidates must possess a valid New York State Driver’s License appropriate for the type of motor vehicle to be operated. Possession of a valid New York State CDL Class B or C with a passenger endorsement authorizing the transportation of 16–24 passengers will be required. Preferred Qualifications 55 B/C Qualifications Individuals certified eligible for the 55 B/C program under the Governor's Program to Hire Persons/Veterans with Disabilities pursuant to Section 55 B/C of the Civil Service Law will also be considered. To be considered, you must provide a copy of your letter of eligibility with your response. It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration. Work Schedule Salary Grade/Rank SG-7 Salary Range Hiring Rate $38,235 Base Salary plus $4,000 Location Pay Executive Order Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at View phone number on click.appcast.io or via email View email address on click.appcast.io . Equal Employment Opportunity Statement SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws. Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io Advertised: March 30, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time Applications close: Open until filled #J-18808-Ljbffr