Bus Driver

Bus Driver

Position Details

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 - $40,391

Salary Determination - Starting salary rates are based on multiples factors which may include the position's major responsibilities, the applicant's background including education, work experience, and key competencies, the university's strategic priorities, internal peer equity and external market analyses, applicable federal, state, and local laws and negotiated labor contracts.

Position Effort - Full-Time

Is this a temporary position? - No

Position Summary - Perform bus driving responsibilities for the campus community. This position works Monday Friday 7:00AM 3:30PM 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.

What makes SUNY Cortland a great place to work? - Our positions provide predictable salary progressions, and many offer permanency. Generous benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, various retirement program options, paid family leave and/or parental leaves, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, long term disability and tuition reimbursement. SUNY Cortland prioritizes work-life balance and well-being in all forms. The university's state-of-the-art Student Life Center is free for employees to use, with membership options for families. SUNY Cortland's Child Care Center welcomes the children of employees and community members, as space allows. Alternate work schedules are available with a supervisor's approval. Professional development opportunities exist through training, continuing education programs, tuition reimbursement and conference travel, based on funding. Cortland County and surrounding areas offer easy access to arts, entertainment, outdoor recreation and much more.

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 - 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. 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. NYSDOT physical also required.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

About the University - A top public university of approximately 6,600 students located in the geographic center of New York State, SUNY Cortland provides accessible, affordable education to students from across the U.S. body. One of 13 comprehensive universities in the State University of New York system, SUNY Cortland prides itself on its rigorous undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts, sciences, education, and professional studies. For more than 150 years, SUNY Cortland has provided unmistakable value for students seeking a well-rounded academic, athletic, and social experience. The University ranks among the top campuses in the nation on Money magazine's "Best Colleges for Your Money List," fields a powerhouse Division III athletics program and boasts an impressive network of alumni making a difference in education, business, government, fitness, medicine and many other fields.

EEO Statement - The State University of New York at 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 - S25066

Review Start Date

Open Until Filled

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Special Instructions

Special Instructions to Applicant

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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