What are the responsibilities and job description for the University Vehicle Driver position at NU USA Northeastern University?
About the Opportunity The University Vehicle Driver is responsible for the safe and timely transportation of students, staff, and/or equipment to and from university-sponsored activities, events, and programs. This role requires a commitment to safety, customer service, and adherence to university and state transportation policies. Key Responsibilities: Safely operate university-owned vehicles (vans or cars) for scheduled trips, events, and programs. Ensure compliance with all traffic laws, university transportation guidelines, and safety protocols. Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections; report maintenance issues promptly. Maintain accurate trip logs, mileage reports, and fuel usage records. Provide courteous, professional service to students, staff, and visitors. Follow emergency procedures in case of accidents, breakdowns, or medical incidents. Support departmental operations as assigned. Qualifications: Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (CDL may be required depending on vehicle type). Minimum age requirement is 21. Previous professional driving experience preferred. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and assist with loading/unloading when necessary. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Commitment to safety and reliability. Must pass background check and university driving clearance process. Willing to get CPR certified Work Schedule: Hours vary depending on university events, programs, and transportation needs. Evening, weekend, and occasional overnight availability is required. Compensation: $20-22 per hour. Position Type Temporary Additional Information Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer. Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Pay Rate: Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real-world experience with education, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create worldwide impact. Our global university system provides our community and academic, government, and industry partners with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally. The system—which includes 14 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, 300,000-plus alumni, and 3,000 partners worldwide—serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions. The university’s residential campuses for undergraduate and graduate degrees are located in Boston, London, and Oakland, California. Our research and graduate campuses are in the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant; Arlington, Virginia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Miami; Portland, Maine; Seattle; Silicon Valley, California; Toronto; and Vancouver. Northeastern’s personalized, experiential undergraduate and graduate programs lead to degrees through the doctorate in 10 colleges and schools across our campuses. Learning emphasizes the intersection of data, technology, and human literacies, uniquely preparing graduates for careers of the future and lives of fulfillment and accomplishment. Our research enterprise, with an R1 Carnegie classification, is solutions oriented and spans the world. Our faculty scholars and students work in teams that cross not just disciplines, but also sectors—aligned around solving today’s highly interconnected global challenges and focused on transformative impact for humankind.
Salary : $20 - $22