Student Employment - ECU Transit Vehicle Operators

Student Employment - ECU Transit Vehicle Operators

Position Title Student Employment - ECU Transit Vehicle Operators

Posting Number 06728

Position Number 06728

Student Job Category Student - Hourly Job

Number of Vacancies 100

Job Description

ECU Department of Transit is currently seeking Transit 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 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 age 18 or older.
• Must have held a valid North Carolina Driver’s License, Class C or higher 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 (Bus Operator applicants only).
• Must be able to obtain a Class B Commercial Learner’s Permit (Bus Operator applicants only).
  • Fees associated are reimbursed after completion of the training program.
• Must have availability to work for at least one year (Bus Operator applicants only).

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  (Voice/TTY) or ADA
-Coordinator
.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you legally licensed and able to drive in the state of North Carolina? If so, approximately how long have you held that license

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Which state issued your drivers license?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Driver's License Number

  (Open Ended Question)

• * License classification

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Do you have any tickets on your driving record? If so, how many?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Are you able to drive during summer school?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Are you available to work during home football games?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * What is your expected year to graduate?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * What is your Grade Point Average (GPA)?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
  • 0-1
  • 2-3
  • 4-5
  • 6-7
  • 8+
• * Are you an enrolled ECU student?
  • Yes
  • No
• * What is your ECU Student email address?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Which Transit position are you interested in?
  • Bus Operator
  • Van Operator
• * Do you have another position at ECU? If yes, where?

  (Open Ended Question)