Motor Vehicle Operator, SG-( Bus Driver

Position: Motor Vehicle Operator, SG-7 ( Bus Driver) - College of Environmental Science and Forestry
Job Description:

LOCATION/UNIT:
Facilities

TITLE/SALARY GRADE:
Motor Vehicle Operators, SG-7

SALARY: : $38,235 non-negotiable (

NOTE:

current or reconstructed salary for state employees in accordance with NYS Audit and Control)

DURATION:
Permanent - Full time

POSITION

DESCRIPTION:

The selected candidates will drive a variety of motor vehicles, primarily a bus on and off State property. Driver will be responsible for the transportation of people or cargo, maintaining a log, pre and post trip inspections, vehicle cleanliness and basic maintenance. When no driving is available, drivers will help with other tasks as needed and assigned by the supervisor. Candidates must also pass a mandated per-employment drug screening test and DOT physical..

Motor Vehicle Operators are subject to random drug screening tests throughout their career and are required to abide by the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991 (OETETA). Participation in the License Event Notification System (LENS) is required.

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates must possess a New York State Driver's License appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated. Candidates will be required to possess a Class B CDL with passenger endorsement and air-brakes. Training will be available for candidate(s) to obtain their CDL. Candidates should also have basic vehicle repair and maintenance knowledge.

OPERATIONAL NEEDS:
This is a full-time position based on a 40 hour work week, 8 hours per day. Daily operating hours ( start and end) will be determined by management. Once determined, these hours are subject to change depending on operational needs with the potential for overtime and overnight trips.

Additional Information:

Approval must be granted by Civil Service prior to filling this position pending clearance of re-deployment roster, transfer list, preferred list, reemployment roster, or placement roster.

In accordance with the "Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act" institutions of higher education are required to prepare an annual report containing information on campus security policies and campus statistics. This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by SUNY-ESF;

and on property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning sexual assault, and other matters. You can obtain a printed copy of this report by contacting SUNY-ESF University Police at  or by accessing the following web site:https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..php

SUNY ESF is a Smoke and Tobacco Free campus and is dedicated to providing a healthy and safe environment for the entire campus. For more information you can visit our Tobacco and Smoke Free Policy at https://.php

SUNY-ESF is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Instructions:

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

For ESF-OSU internal applicants - complete the Facilities Internal Vacancy Application Form available in the Office of Human Resources at 216 Bray Hall

For all other applicants - Employment application is required to be submitted on-line.

Final date to receive applications:

For ESF-OSU internal applicants - November 21, 2025.

For External applicants - complete and submit application online http:// by November 21, 2025 to assure optimal consideration.