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Job #
042603
Department Code
35006-7100
Department
Parking and Transportation Services
Job Title
Temporary Van Driver
Location
Syracuse, NY
Campus
Syracuse, NY
Commitment to On-Campus Experience
Syracuse University is committed to delivering an exceptional student experience through vibrant, engaged campus communities. This position is based at the above campus location and requires regular in-person presence to support our students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to our thriving academic environment. Syracuse University values the collaboration, mentorship, and spontaneous connections that happen when our community works together on campus. Remote work arrangements are limited in accordance with University policy.
Pay Range
$21.92 - $23.07 Per Hour
Pay Determination
Pay rates at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate’s education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university’s strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses.
Staff Level
00
FLSA Status
Non-exempt
Hours
7:00pm-3:30am
Days off may vary
Hours may vary based on operational needs.
Days off may vary
Hours may vary based on operational needs.
Job Type
Part-time
Unionized Position Code
Not Applicable
Job Description
Parking and Transportation Services at Syracuse University is actively seeking a Van Driver to fill a part-time position. Shifts vary and may include daytime, evening, overnight and weekend requirements.
The University seeks safe, friendly van drivers to help transport students and staff members throughout the Syracuse University campus and off campus locations.
The University seeks safe, friendly van drivers to help transport students and staff members throughout the Syracuse University campus and off campus locations.
Education and Experience
- An active Class D license with a safe driving record is required.
- One plus years of passenger driving experience is preferred.
- Must pass a DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate.
- Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a thorough background check, which includes a driver’s record and a criminal records check.
- Pre-employment and continued random drug screening will be required.
Skills and Knowledge
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Be able to utilize two-way radio communications.
- Basic computer skills preferred such as email and Excel.
- Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a thorough background check, which. includes employment history, and a criminal record check.
- Pre-employment and continued random drug screening will be required.
- Ability to work various events during evenings, weekends and holidays.
- Must complete any recertification requirements in a timely manner.
Responsibilities
- Drive and operate a shuttle van to transport passengers around campus and throughout the City of Syracuse in a safe and courteous manner.
- Operate vehicle while adhering to university policies and procedures.
- Conduct vehicle inspections as required by department policy and DOT regulations.
- Operate vehicle communication systems within guidelines of university policies.
- Clean and fuel van as part of daily duties, and as directed by supervisor.
- Maintain scheduled route to established time and mileage. Immediately notify manager or supervisor of changes/delays.
- Record and report incidents/problems through appropriate procedures established by the department, including accidents and mechanical concerns.
- Report all accidents immediately to the supervisor on duty.
- Provide information to students, faculty, and staff members regarding the shuttle service program.
- Attend all required University, federal and state regulatory in-service training and meetings.
Physical Requirements
- 20/20 or better vision with or without corrective lenses.
- Able to read and follow maps/directions.
- Sit for extended periods of time.
- Able to climb in and out of shuttle and safely operate/park vehicle.
- Able to assist physically challenged riders on and off vans.
- Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
Tools/Equipment
- Two-Way radio.
Application Instructions
About Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a private research university, with over 14,000 full-time undergraduate and over 4,000 full¬time graduate students representing the 50 states and 124 foreign countries. Founded in 1870, it is home to 11 schools and colleges offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees in Architecture, Arts and Sciences, Education, Engineering and Computer Science, Human Services and Health Professions, Information Studies, Law, Management, Citizenship and Public Affairs, Public Communications, and Visual and Performing Arts. Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000 and offers many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, a symphony orchestra, professional regional theater, and numerous malls and movie theaters. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites and wineries along the Finger Lakes to biking trails along the Erie Canal. According to the latest edition of the Places Rated Almanac, Syracuse ranks in the top 10% of Best Places to Live.
EEOC
Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.
Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans
Syracuse University has a long history of veteran support through education, transition, and hiring. Syracuse University was ranked #1 in New York State and 17th in the nation at the end of 1947 in veteran enrollment as a result of participating in the Serviceman’s Readjustment Act of 1944 – the original GI Bill. Today, SU is strongly committed to the Yellow Ribbon Program which is a provision of the Post 9/11 GI Bill to assist in tuition educational benefits and other support. In addition, SU provides a career path for veterans to become Syracuse University employees.
About Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.
The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University’s 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.
The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University’s 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.
About the Syracuse area
Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.
EEO Statement
Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.
Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans
Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.
Commitment to a Respectful and Welcoming Community
Syracuse University fosters a welcoming learning environment where students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all aspects of campus life reflect a broad range of perspectives and experiences. The University community values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to engage with and appreciate the richness of backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences that shape our society. To achieve this, we strive to cultivate a community that respects and encourages open dialogue, understanding, and mutual respect.
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