Federal Study; On-Campus - Transit Vehicle Operators

Federal Work Study (On-Campus - Transit Vehicle Operators)

Position Title Federal Work Study (On-Campus - Transit Vehicle Operators)

Posting Number

Posting Number 07401

Position Number

Position Number 07401

Student Job Category

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 15

Job Description

ECU Department of Transit is currently seeking several 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 and van 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 15-20 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.

• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Must be age 18 or older.
• Must have held a valid NC 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.
  • Driver’s License must NOT be a full provisional license.
• Must have a clean driving history including:
  • No more than 3 active points on Motor Vehicle Record.
  • No moving violations or at‑fault accidents within the last year.
  • No suspensions, or convictions of reckless driving, or driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other controlled substances (DWI / DUI) on record.
  • No convictions of any crime involving the illegal use, possession, sale, manufacture, distribution, or transportation of a controlled substance, drug, narcotic, or alcoholic beverage.
• 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.

Please upload your resume and Federal Work Study Authorization form.

To be ELIGIBLE for FEDERAL WORK STUDY POSITIONS , students MUST QUALIFY and RECEIVE an AWARD from the ECU Financial Aid Office (Old Cafeteria Complex, 252‑328‑6610.)

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