What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Driver Pool position at University of North Carolina Charlotte?
Transportation Driver Pool
Applicant Documents
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
*Temporary staff employees are ineligible to receive benefits (leave, health coverage, State service credit, etc.). They are, however, covered by Worker's Compensation provisions.
However, any non-permanent employee hired to work 30 or more hours per week for three months or more (cumulative of all positions, and not designated as variable hour worker), must be offered the chance to enroll in the High Deductible Health Plan, within 30 days of their eligibility. Any non-permanent employee hired to work less than 30 hours per week (cumulative of all positions or designated as variable hour worker - i.e. student workers) are measured during designated measurement periods. If they average 30 or more hours per week over a designated measurement period, they will be offered the chance to enroll in the High Deductible Health Plan and will be notified of instructions.
*Special Notes Regarding Eligibility for the High Deductible Health Plan
- Temporary hourly workers (eligibility based on FTE, duration of more than 30 days) FTE .75 (cumulative of all jobs) or measured full-time, offered the high deductible health insurance
- Temporary salaried workers (regardless of the FTE, duration of more than 30 days) Reported as full-time & offered the high deductible health insurance
https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefit-plans/health-insurance
Position Information
Posting Specific Questions
General Information
| Position Number | STMP15 |
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| Working Title | Transportation Driver Pool |
| Division | Business Affairs |
| Department | Facilities Management (Adm) |
| Work Unit | Parking & Transportation Services |
| Work Location | Parking and Transportation Services - 9643 Poplar Lane, Charlotte NC 28223 |
| Vacancy Open To | All Candidates |
| Position Designation | Non-Student Temporary |
| Employment Type | Temporary - Full-time |
| Hours per week | 29 or Less |
| Work Schedule | Staff will be scheduled in accordance with employee availability and business needs. Temporary employees may be able to work a fixed, recurring schedule if available work permits; however, work shifts will primarily be as needed on weekdays with occasional, mandatory shifts outside of the traditional working hours, such as weekends, holidays, etc. This position is designated as mandatory. The incumbent is expected to use sound judgment with respect to maintaining personal safety given their individual circumstances, but also to make a substantial and good-faith effort to reach the work site in a timely manner when adverse weather or other conditions affect normal campus operations. |
| Pay Rate | $18.00 per hour |
| Minimum Experience/Education |
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| Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education: | |
| Duties and Responsibilities | The incumbent will serve as part of the Transportation unit within the Parking and Transportation Services (PaTS) department. This position will help support transportation services for chartered transportation requests and special events requiring the use of a commercial motor vehicle. Perform vehicle safety inspections, document and report vehicle defects and needed repairs or maintenance, fuel and clean vehicles, assist passengers with luggage and equipment, transport passengers safely and timely as directed, complete and submit assignment paperwork, interact with technology programs associated with dispatch and service management, and other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director for Transportation or their designee. The incumbent must possess and maintain a valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) and Department of Transportation (DOT) Medical card throughout their employment with the University |
| Other Work/Responsibilities |
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| Necessary Licenses or Certifications |
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| Proposed Hire Date | 11/01/2025 |
| Contact Information | |
| Expected Length of Assignment | 11 Months |
| Posting Open Date | 10/27/2025 |
| Posting Close Date | 01/17/2026 |
| Special Notes to Applicants | *Temporary staff employees are ineligible to receive benefits (leave, health coverage, State service credit, etc.). They are, however, covered by Worker's Compensation provisions. However, any non-permanent employee hired to work 30 or more hours per week for three months or more (cumulative of all positions, and not designated as variable hour worker), must be offered the chance to enroll in the High Deductible Health Plan, within 30 days of their eligibility. Any non-permanent employee hired to work less than 30 hours per week (cumulative of all positions or designated as variable hour worker - i.e. student workers) are measured during designated measurement periods. If they average 30 or more hours per week over a designated measurement period, they will be offered the chance to enroll in the High Deductible Health Plan and will be notified of instructions.
*Special Notes Regarding Eligibility for the High Deductible Health Plan
https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefit-plans/health-insurance |
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The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and an ADVANCE Institution that strives to create an academic climate in which the dignity of all individuals is respected and maintained. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, gender identity or sexual orientation.