Position Details
Summary
| Operating Title |
Bus Driver |
| Long Classification Title |
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| Campus Location |
Durham |
| Department |
UNH Transportation Services Administration |
| Summary of Position |
Under the general supervision of a designated supervisor, provides safe, efficient, and on-time service through the operation of motor vehicles/transit buses as assigned. Must make simple and complex decisions regarding emergency, traffic, and customer services situations quickly. Ability to deal with stressful situations and drive safely despite distractions, including two-way radio conversations and passenger conversations/questions.
The hours for this position are Tuesday - Saturday, 4:30 pm - 1:00 am. |
| Acceptable minimum level of education |
HS or equivalent |
| Acceptable minimum years of experience |
2 years |
| Additional Job Information |
Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 4:30 pm - 1:00 am
UNH is a federal contractor within the meaning of the Executive Order on Ensuring Adequate
COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors. This position may require that you be vaccinated against
COVID-19 in the future, unless you apply for and receive a religious or medical exemption. You may not test out of this requirement. |
| Posting Number |
PS3831FY22 |
| Other minimum qualifications |
- Must be at least 18 years of age and hold a valid driver license for a minimum of 2 years.
- Must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL), minimum of a class B with air brake and passenger endorsements
- Must maintain a valid Department of Transportation (DOT) Medical Certificate
- Must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent
- Must pass drug and alcohol screening tests as mandated by Department of Transportation regulations, as well as a criminal background check
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English, and communicate and work effectively with the public
- Ability to perform basic arithmetic and write legibly on all required documents
- Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local laws governing the operation of motor vehicles (including buses carrying 14 - 60 passengers)
- Sufficient strength and physical dexterity to perform duties and responsibilities of this position.
- Must be reliable, dependable and maintain excellent attendance and punctuality
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| Additional Preferred Qualifications |
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| Salary Information |
Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off. |
| Quicklink for Posting |
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| Percent Time Information (FTE) |
.76 |
| Grade |
06 |
| EEO Statement |
The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status. |
| Institution Information |
The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction.
UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire's lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.
The
UNH Diversity Resource Guide with information and programming available in the seacoast area, New Hampshire, and the region can be found here: |
Posting Details
| Posting Date |
03/06/2023 |
| Open Until Filled |
No |
| Closing Date |
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| Posting Open to Internal Candidates Only? |
No |
| Interested Internal Candidates Exist? |
Yes |
| Job Category |
Hourly Staff (Non-Exempt) |
| Appointment Type |
Regular |
| If TERM position provide projected end date |
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| Equipment/Instruments |
Transit Bus
Two-way radio
Onboard computer |
| Drivers License and Physical Requirements. Please check all items that apply. |
Hold a commercial driver's license (CDL), Drive vehicles over 26,001 GVWR (Gross vehicle weight restrictions), Drive vehicles designed to transport more than 16 passengers, including the driver, Control the movement of motor vehicles requiring a commercial driver's license for operation, Valid Drivers License and Safe Driving Record |
Duties / Responsibilities
Job Duties
| Duty/Responsibility |
Operates buses to transport passengers over established routes according to set time schedules as assigned. Stops at designated points to load and/or unload passengers. Operates on-board computer for the destination signs and automatic stop announcements. Operates vehicles to transport groups (i.e. dignitaries) around campus as assigned. Maintains statistical data for passenger counts, mileage and monitor fare boxes as required. Notifies the dispatcher/supervisor of detours, collisions, or other incidents as needed. Complies with all
UNH policies, procedures, and performance expectations, as well as all Department of Transportation (
DOT) policies and procedures. Complies with all traffic laws and regulations. Meets and maintains UNH's personal driving record requirements. |
| Duty/Responsibility |
Completes a thorough vehicle pre and post-trip. Checks vehicle fluids (oil, coolant, fuel, etc) as required. Fills out and submits the Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (
DVIR) for every vehicle the driver drives. Notifies the dispatcher/supervisor of vehicle issues. Completes and submits written reports concerning accidents, incidents, and any other miscellaneous reports as required. |
| Duty/Responsibility |
Advises passengers of rules and regulations when necessary. Assists in the proper boarding and disembarking of passengers in wheelchairs and other mobility devices. Announces stops and conforms to all aspects of
ADA regulations, policies, and procedures. |
| Duty/Responsibility |
Provides input for route changes and altering of time schedules when requested. All other duties as assigned. |
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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Do you hold a valid driver's license?
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Do you have a valid commercial drivers license - minimum class B with air-brake and passenger endorsements?
Required Documents
- Resume/Vita
- Cover Letter
Optional Documents
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University System of New Hampshire
paid time off
August 07, 2023