Transit Vehicle Equipment Operator

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East Carolina University (ECU) is consistently ranked among the nation's top public universities for its commitment to research, innovation, social mobility, and public service. Classified as a R1 institution by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education, ECU is among the top 5% of research universities in the United States, an elite designation reflecting the highest levels of research activity, funding, and doctoral output.

Founded in 1907, ECU is a public, four-year university located in Greenville, N.C., which is widely regarded as the cultural, educational, economic, and medical hub of eastern North Carolina. Through education, research, healthcare, community engagement, athletics, cultural enrichment, and service, ECU enhances the quality of life for its students, the state and communities around the world. It is a great place to work, teach, and learn.

ECU's commitment to impactful scholarship is further demonstrated through its repeated Carnegie Community Engagement Classification (2010, 2015, 2024), as well as its 2024 designation as a Carnegie Leadership for Public Purpose institution. These distinctions recognize the university's leadership in translating research into meaningful community partnerships and measurable societal benefits.

The university supports its workforce through a wide range of professional development opportunities designed to foster career growth and skill advancement. Eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive benefits package that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

The Administration & Finance Division encompasses a broad range of operational, financial, technological, safety, administrative and people-focused units that support the daily functions and long-term success of the University.

Campus Safety and Auxiliary Services provides essential services supporting the safety, well-being, and daily needs of students, faculty, and staff. The department collaborates with the university community to provide safety and security, environmental health, emergency management, parking and transportation, print services, and bookstore services while using innovative technologies and efficient solutions to support student success and university operations.

Transit provides safe, reliable, and accessible transportation services that support the university's academic, athletic, and administrative operations. The department manages fixed-route services, ADA-compliant paratransit through Pirate Access, and regional charter operations. Transit promotes operational efficiency and risk mitigation through adherence to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements, comprehensive vehicle maintenance, safety oversight, and ongoing employee training. Through effective scheduling and data-informed operations, Transit responds to the evolving transportation needs of the university community while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, accessibility, and regulatory compliance.

This position is responsible for operating heavy passenger transit buses in support of established fixed-route services, ECU On-Demand, and Pirate Access (ADA) operations, while supporting the Transit dispatch center through the use of Computer Aided Dispatch and Automatic Vehicle Location (CAD/AVL) systems. Reporting to the Operations, Planning, and Compliance Manager, this position ensures the safe and efficient transportation of the university community while adhering to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) standards and supporting the stewardship of university assets and mitigation of institutional risk.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Requires appropriate licenses or certifications to operate assigned types of vehicles or equipment.

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications.

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.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. If highest degree earned is from an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, final candidates are required to have their degree validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S.

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.