What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vehicle/Equipment Operator position at Inside Higher Ed?
Department
Transportation-225701
Career Area
Parking and Transportation
Is this an internal only recruitment?:
No
Posting Open Date
03/02/2026
Application Deadline
04/16/2026
Position Type
Permanent Staff (SHRA)
Position Title
Vehicle/Equipment Operator - Journey
Salary Grade Equivalent
NC05 / GN06
Working Title
Vehicle/Equipment Operator
Position Number
00036390
Vacancy ID
P020841
Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited
Full-Time Permanent
Hours Per Week
40
Work Schedule
10PM – 6AM.
Work Location:
Chapel Hill, NC
Position Location:
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
$43,571
Pay Band Information
To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet.
Be a Tar Heel!:
A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events.UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.
Primary Purpose Of Organizational Unit
The UNC Chapel Hill Department of Transportation and Parking is an essential part of UNC Chapel Hill and is responsible for coordinating all traffic, parking and transportation services for UNC Chapel Hill’s campus. The department strives to provide a high level of service to students, employees and visitors who work, live, and visit the University and UNC Health Care System. Transportation & Parking (T&P), partners with stakeholders and customers to manage this key University infrastructure system effectively and efficiently balancing limited resources and the diverse needs of the campus community. The department manages 10 parking decks and 160 surface parking areas with approximately 23,000 parking spaces providing employee, student, patient/visitor, and event access to the UNC campus. The University and UNC HealthCare System rely on a multi-modal transportation system that is heavily dependent upon local and regional transportation to provide access to the campus and hospitals. UNC partners with local and regional transit agencies to provide fare free at boarding local transit and subsidized regional transit opportunities for employees and students. T&P services and partners include Chapel Hill Transit, Triangle Transit Authority, Piedmont Area Rapid Transit, and Chatham Transit Network in addition to the UNC P2P Express and P2P On-Demand services. T&P also offers a UNC Commuter Alternative Program(CAP) that incentivizes commuting opportunities including off-campus park & ride with frequent transit, carpool, vanpool, and car rental options. T&P plans, manages, and implements traffic, transit, and parking services on a daily basis and during major campus events such as large-scale athletic events, performing arts, Commencement, and VIP visits occurring at UNC.
Position Summary
The purpose of this position is to provide safe and reliable Point to Point (P2P) on-demand and shuttle transportation services to the campus community. This position drives or dispatches for the P2P transportation system operating all sizes of fleet vehicles and the transit dispatching software system. This position drives and or dispatches at varying day and nighttime shifts to ensure transportation services are available for students, staff, and faculty. This position must maintain a valid State of North Carolina Commercial Driver’s License with a passenger (P) and air brake (B) endorsement. This position is required to assist passengers with wheelchair access and mobility device access to P2P vehicles.
P2P services provided by this position include transportation for ADA, After-Dark, Emergency Ride Back, Campus Health, and special circumstances as identified to support the campus operational needs including services to support campus emergency operations. Additional services include fixed-route shuttle services serving UNC Campus and Franklin Street operating 24/7 excluding holidays and break periods.
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements
Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Requires appropriate licenses or certifications to operate assigned types of vehicles or equipment.
Management Preferences
Previous shuttle and dispatch experience preferred.
Familiarity with UNC campus and have a NC CDL Class B driver’s license with passenger endorsement for at least 2 years.
Required Licenses/Certifications
This position must maintain a valid State of North Carolina Commercial Driver’s License with a passenger (P) and air brake (B) endorsement.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Must be able to operate a lift-equipped van for an 8-hour period and must be able to operate 25ft. and 40ft. buses for an 8-hour period with or without accommodations.
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Position/Schedule Requirements
Evening work, Evening work occasionally, Night work, Overtime, Overtime occasionally, Shift work, Shift work occasionally, Valid NC Driver’s License, Weekend work, Weekend work occasionally
Transportation-225701
Career Area
Parking and Transportation
Is this an internal only recruitment?:
No
Posting Open Date
03/02/2026
Application Deadline
04/16/2026
Position Type
Permanent Staff (SHRA)
Position Title
Vehicle/Equipment Operator - Journey
Salary Grade Equivalent
NC05 / GN06
Working Title
Vehicle/Equipment Operator
Position Number
00036390
Vacancy ID
P020841
Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited
Full-Time Permanent
Hours Per Week
40
Work Schedule
10PM – 6AM.
Work Location:
Chapel Hill, NC
Position Location:
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
$43,571
Pay Band Information
To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet.
Be a Tar Heel!:
A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events.UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.
Primary Purpose Of Organizational Unit
The UNC Chapel Hill Department of Transportation and Parking is an essential part of UNC Chapel Hill and is responsible for coordinating all traffic, parking and transportation services for UNC Chapel Hill’s campus. The department strives to provide a high level of service to students, employees and visitors who work, live, and visit the University and UNC Health Care System. Transportation & Parking (T&P), partners with stakeholders and customers to manage this key University infrastructure system effectively and efficiently balancing limited resources and the diverse needs of the campus community. The department manages 10 parking decks and 160 surface parking areas with approximately 23,000 parking spaces providing employee, student, patient/visitor, and event access to the UNC campus. The University and UNC HealthCare System rely on a multi-modal transportation system that is heavily dependent upon local and regional transportation to provide access to the campus and hospitals. UNC partners with local and regional transit agencies to provide fare free at boarding local transit and subsidized regional transit opportunities for employees and students. T&P services and partners include Chapel Hill Transit, Triangle Transit Authority, Piedmont Area Rapid Transit, and Chatham Transit Network in addition to the UNC P2P Express and P2P On-Demand services. T&P also offers a UNC Commuter Alternative Program(CAP) that incentivizes commuting opportunities including off-campus park & ride with frequent transit, carpool, vanpool, and car rental options. T&P plans, manages, and implements traffic, transit, and parking services on a daily basis and during major campus events such as large-scale athletic events, performing arts, Commencement, and VIP visits occurring at UNC.
Position Summary
The purpose of this position is to provide safe and reliable Point to Point (P2P) on-demand and shuttle transportation services to the campus community. This position drives or dispatches for the P2P transportation system operating all sizes of fleet vehicles and the transit dispatching software system. This position drives and or dispatches at varying day and nighttime shifts to ensure transportation services are available for students, staff, and faculty. This position must maintain a valid State of North Carolina Commercial Driver’s License with a passenger (P) and air brake (B) endorsement. This position is required to assist passengers with wheelchair access and mobility device access to P2P vehicles.
P2P services provided by this position include transportation for ADA, After-Dark, Emergency Ride Back, Campus Health, and special circumstances as identified to support the campus operational needs including services to support campus emergency operations. Additional services include fixed-route shuttle services serving UNC Campus and Franklin Street operating 24/7 excluding holidays and break periods.
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements
Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Requires appropriate licenses or certifications to operate assigned types of vehicles or equipment.
Management Preferences
Previous shuttle and dispatch experience preferred.
Familiarity with UNC campus and have a NC CDL Class B driver’s license with passenger endorsement for at least 2 years.
Required Licenses/Certifications
This position must maintain a valid State of North Carolina Commercial Driver’s License with a passenger (P) and air brake (B) endorsement.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Must be able to operate a lift-equipped van for an 8-hour period and must be able to operate 25ft. and 40ft. buses for an 8-hour period with or without accommodations.
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Position/Schedule Requirements
Evening work, Evening work occasionally, Night work, Overtime, Overtime occasionally, Shift work, Shift work occasionally, Valid NC Driver’s License, Weekend work, Weekend work occasionally
Salary : $43,571