Self-Help - ECU Transit Vehicle Operators

East Carolina University

United States, North Carolina, Greenville

Mar 10, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Advertising Department	TRANSIT
Academic Term/Year	FALL 2024/SPRING 2025
Position Title	Self-Help - ECU Transit Vehicle Operators
Posting Number	06298
Position Number	06298
Student Job Category	Student - Self-Help Campus Job
Number of Vacancies	100
Job Description	ECU Department of Transit is currently seeking Vehicle Operators to perform the following duties: Complete a training course involving, but not limited to, online training, classroom training, written work, quizzes/tests, and behind-the-wheel training. Familiarize self with system and safety features; geography and roadways of assigned routes and service areas; traffic rules, regulations, and laws. Operate a transit vehicle to pick up, transport, and discharge passengers while adhering to the route schedule and maintaining a pleasant and courteous manner. Provide information on bus services to customers, including bus schedules, routes, and local information. Receive and transmit two-way radio communications regarding accidents, incidents, emergencies, criminal activities, or any other authorized ECU Transit business while utilizing judgment and discretion to ensure customer and individual safety. Perform vehicle operations at variable times of day and night. May work outside regular business hours as required by service demands. Operate a wheelchair lift, secure passengers' mobility devices, and assist passengers with disabilities with boarding, riding, and alighting in a safe manner including pushing a manual wheelchair up a steep ramp if necessary. Write reports and complete forms as required. May prepare detailed written reports concerning accidents/incidents, breakdowns, and mechanical defects as required at the end of a shift. Complete ongoing training courses for professional development provided by ECU Transit during the duration of employment. Work at least 18-20 hours per week, depending on service demands. Work is primarily between 06:00 am to 01:00 am for both bus and On-Demand operators including some nights, weekends, holidays, and special events. Please view our webpage concerning employment at ECU Transit: https://transit.ecu.edu/i-want-to/apply-for-employment/
Preferred (Majors, Experience, GPA, etc.)	Must be age 18 or older. Must have held a valid North Carolina Driver's License for a minimum of one year. Applicants with out-of-state licenses must have the ability to switch to a North Carolina Driver's License. Must have a clean driving history, with no suspensions and 3 points or less on Motor Vehicle Record and no moving violations within the last 12 months. Must have a minimum 2.3 GPA. Must have no drug or alcohol-related violations with the university within the last two years. Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and continue to pass random drug and/or alcohol testing throughout the duration of employment for bus operators. Must be able to obtain a CDL Medical Card and Commercial Learner's Permit for bus operators. Fees associated are reimbursed after completion of the training program Must have availability to work for at least one year (Bus Operator applicants only).
Special Instructions to Applicant	Please upload your resume online.
Quick Link for Direct Access	https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/72335
Open Date	11/26/2024
Close Date	05/15/2025
Open Until Filled	No
Nondiscrimination Statement	East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability. Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act ( ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/ TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.