Shuttle Bus Driver

Syracuse University is seeking full-time shuttle bus drivers to support campus transportation operations. This role primarily involves evening and overnight shifts, with schedules subject to operational needs and the academic calendar.

About the Role

We are looking for safe, professional, and customer-focused drivers to transport passengers throughout campus and the University area.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate a shuttle, bus, or 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 shuttle, bus, or van as part of daily duties, and as directed by supervisor.
• Maintain scheduled route to established time and mileage; immediately notify supervisor of changes/delays.
• Record and report incidents/problems through appropriate procedures, including accidents and mechanical concerns.
• 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.
• Maintain CDL, all applicable certifications, and endorsements (includes regular physicals, recertification training, and examinations).
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Valid CDL (Class A or B) with passenger (P) and school bus (S) endorsements.
• Ability to obtain and maintain 19-A certification.
• Ability to maintain valid driver’s license, physical exam certification, and appropriate endorsements.
• Three years of experience driving vehicles with a CDL requirement (may be waived if candidate demonstrates equivalent driving experience).
• Successful completion of a thorough background check (post offer), including employment history and criminal conviction history.
• Must submit to drug screening as a condition of initial hire and be subject to random, incident, and reasonable suspicion drug testing throughout employment.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) equipment, including ramps, lifts, straps, and harnesses.
• 19A Examiner Certification is not required but will result in higher compensation for examiner duties.

Physical Requirements

• Able to remain seated for several hours at a time.
• Assist passengers with disabilities, including those in wheelchairs, in boarding and disembarking shuttles and vans.
• Lifting of items that weigh up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, etc.).
• Able to repeatedly get in and out of shuttle bus and other vehicles.
• Exposure to cleaning supplies and fluids.
• Able to safely operate shuttle bus and other vehicles.
• Meets all physical requirements necessary to maintain and/or obtain a required driver’s license.
• Vision sufficient to drive all shuttle buses, read signs, and maps.
• Ability to communicate with shuttle users, answer questions, and make announcements.
• Must be able to drive at night, in limited daylight, and in bright sunlight.

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 University provides a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs across 13 schools and colleges. It serves over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students, with a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries.

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, such as water skiing, snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.