Transportation Driver 2025-2026
Position required to work during periods of adverse weather or other emergencies. Valid Driver’s Licence required.
About the Role
As a driver at North Carolina Central University (NCCU) Transportation & Parking, you will be driving multiple routes based on student demand across the campus. Drivers will be required to drive over-the-road buses for various events and activities. Bus drivers will gain an understanding of the entire campus to answer student, faculty, and staff questions. It is also the responsibility of the driver to conduct vehicle inspections and ensure the safety of our students, faculty, and staff, and promote positive passenger relations by acting in a considerate, courteous manner. Drivers will attend training and must satisfactorily complete training courses. Drivers will use various equipment requiring a moderate degree of dexterity and assist customers regularly with mobility impairments, including but not limited to pushing wheelchairs and lifting light or heavy objects.
Responsibilities
- Drive multiple routes based on student demand across campus
- Operate over-the-road buses for various events and activities
- Conduct vehicle pre-trip and post-trip inspection reports
- Complete incident reports when necessary
- Load and unload luggage and assist with passenger boarding
- Maintain professional manner, appearance, and positive attitude
- Answer questions from students, faculty, and staff about campus
- Ensure safety of passengers and promote positive passenger relations
- Assist customers with mobility impairments, including pushing wheelchairs and lifting objects
- Maintain expense and mileage records
Requirements
- Two years driving experience
- Valid North Carolina driver’s license
- Current DOT medical card or ability to obtain and maintain one
- Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
- Ability to read maps
- Good organizational skills and time management skills
Pay
Department hiring range: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour
Schedule
Temporary part-time position, 0.917 FTE (40 hours/week, 11 months). Work hours vary.