Casual Driver, Transportation Services

Position Title:

Casual Driver, Transportation Services

Position Type:

Part time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Categories:

Staff Non-exempt

Job Summary:

Casual drivers provide transportation for University employees, students, and visitors in support of university business and events, using university-owned vehicles such as sedans, minivans, and 12–15 passenger buses. Transportation Services drivers are responsible for safely operating these vehicles to transport university constituents around campus, to downtown Lewisburg, local hotels, airports, and other assigned destinations within a 300-mile, one-way radius of campus.

Job Duties:

Reporting Relationship:

Reports to the Transportation Coordinator

Work Schedule:

• Driver must have flexible availability during mornings, evenings and weekends

• This is a casual, non-benefits eligible position that will be scheduled to work on an as- needed basis.

What You Will Do:

• Operates a university-owned vehicle in a safe, reliable, professional manner, providing safe and efficient transportation to the university community and its visitors. 

• This position requires the ability to travel to large airports such as Newark, JFK, BWI (as examples) and in  large city environments.

• Provides information and other general assistance to the university community and its visitors.

• Maintains records of work performed.

• Makes timely reports of accidents, incidents, and unusual occurrences.

• Assist passengers in boarding, loading luggage and exiting vehicles if necessary.

• Attend meetings and training sessions scheduled by Transportation Services.

• The job description's listed responsibilities and tasks are not exhaustive, additional non-essential tasks and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

What You Will Bring:

Required:

• Driver must be 21 years or older.

• Demonstrate ability to safely and efficiently operate a loaded passenger bus (up to 15 passengers including driver).

• Candidates must pass a University Motor Vehicle Record Review (MVR) upon employment.

• Must have a minimum of 1 year driving experience with a vehicle that weighs over 10,000lbs, OR a bus equivalent vehicle that is at least 22 feet in length and 8 feet in width. 

• Must possess a valid United States driver’s license, valid for a minimum of 2 years.

Physical Requirements:

• Within 30 days of hire: candidates will be required to obtain a D.O.T medical card and pass Behind the Wheel training. 

• Must be able to lift items up to 50lbs. 

Additional Details:

• Each driver will be required to work all large university events as needed (i.e. Admissions Open Houses , Family Weekend, Reunion, Commencement),  as well as, additional driver requests while being  flexible/available to work all shifts - days, evenings, and weekends throughout the year.

• Each driver will be required to work at least one (1) shift for the on demand university shuttle per week during the academic year Monday-Friday.

Job Exempt:

No

Salary Range:

15.00-15.00

The offer rate will be based on a review of the candidate's credentials compared to the qualifications of the position, internal equity, and our overall compensation philosophy. 

This role is not budgeted for visa sponsorship at this time, all candidates must be authorized to work in the US at the time of submission of the application.

Benefits:

Eligible full- and part-time employees are compensated beyond base salary through our total rewards package that includes (but is not limited to):

• Flexible scheduling options determined by role; 
• Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options
• An outstanding 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan (no contribution requirement for non-exempt positions)
• Generous paid time off, including vacation and sick time, a community service day, and 19 paid holidays (including two full weeks off for Winter Break!)
• Full-time and part-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for themselves. Additionally, full-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for their spouse/spousal equivalent and are eligible for various tuition programs for their children. Credit for full-time benefits eligible employment at other institutions of higher education will be applied to waiting periods.
• A comprehensive employee wellness program including program incentives
• A myriad of other benefits, including parental leave, an employee assistance program, fitness center membership, and the power of your Bucknell ID card 

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Inclusive Excellence:
Bucknell is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community.  We endeavor to enhance our capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings.  We encourage all individuals to apply and do not discriminate in admissions, employment, educational programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.

E-Verify

Bucknell University participates with the United States Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) E-Verify program.  We will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

For additional information regarding Bucknell's E-Verify requirements, please contact the office of Talent, Culture & Human Resources (570) 577-1631 or email .