Motor Vehicle Operator 1 - 10 Months (Multiple Positions)

Job Description

Reporting to the Assistant Supervisor 2, the Motor Vehicle Operator 1 is responsible for the operation of Shuttle Bus vehicles on, around, and in the vicinity of the Montclair State University campus.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Operate the campus shuttle bus and provide safe, efficient and reliable transportation to campus constituents, in accordance with established schedules and during emergency situations.
• Ensure safe and proper function of assigned vehicle, provide effective communication, make suggestions for enhancements to the shuttle system.
• Provide excellent customer service at all times.
• Report all mechanical problems immediately to the supervisor.
• Maintain cleanliness of vehicle, removing and properly disposing of debris from bus at the end of each shift.
• Complete and submit all required forms and reports to supervisor prior to the end of shift.
• Conduct pre-trip inspections before driving when starting a shift and a post-trip inspection at the end of the shift.
• Operate ADA equipment in a knowledgeable and capable manner.
• Report accidents and damage to the supervisor and proper authorities immediately.
• Maintain a pleasant and friendly environment for passengers; provide directions and information about the University and surrounding locations; assist passengers with boarding and disembarking vehicles as necessary.
• Perform proper log-on and log-off procedures for TripShot vehicle tracking and maintain communications with dispatch office at all times.
• Maintain cleanliness of bus shelters.
• May be required to perform clerical and/or administrative duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate continuous efforts to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.
• Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the institution and Department of Transportation Services.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience in work involving the operation of commercial buses.
• Appointees must possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A or B Driver’s license issued by the New Jersey Division of Motor Vehicles.
• Appointees must possess the applicable endorsements (passenger and air brake endorsement) for the class and type of vehicle being operated.
• Must be flexible and available for all assigned shifts, overtime and holiday assignments.

Management

Management retains the right to add or change job duties at any time.

SALARY RANGE

O09: $37,334.25 - $53,572.65

*NOTE: Salaries for internal candidates are determined by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission’s formula. Salaries for external candidates are determined up to step four, $42,205.77.

Benefits

The position may also be eligible for comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance. For further details, please visit: https://www.montclair.edu/human-resources/benefits/

Contact Information

For questions or concerns, please contact Human Resources' Workday Recruiting Support at 973-655-5000 (Option 2), or email talent@montclair.edu.

Inclusion Statement

Montclair State University values access and educational excellence. We are committed to an environment of diverse perspectives which ensures that graduates will be civically engaged, committed to democracy, and prepared to thrive as global citizens. We foster a community that promotes varied experiences and voices. We seek applicants who will contribute diverse ideas and perspectives and who value an environment that promotes educational growth and advancement for all.

EEO/AA Statement

Montclair State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution with a strong commitment to diversity. Additional information can be found on the website at www.montclair.edu/human-resources/about-us/eo-aa-and-diversity/.

Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 Policy

Montclair State is required by Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 not to discriminate on the basis of sex or gender, and does not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities. The requirement to not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities extends to admission and employment. For further details, please visit: https://www.montclair.edu/human-resources/job-seekers/.