Part Time Driver

About the Institution

Ranked in the top 9% of private US colleges that provide the best return on tuition investment, Pace University transforms the lives of its diverse students-academically, professionally, and socioeconomically. Currently, the University enrolls more than 13,000 students in more than 150 bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs. Pace University is at the forefront of creating opportunity. Through the convergence of strong academics, experiential learning, and dedicated advising, Pace University empowers its students and positively impacts its communities.

Benefits Offered

Pace University provides a competitive benefit program designed to offer the following:

• Medical, vision and dental insurance for preventive care or diagnostic and surgical procedures as well as an incentivized medical plan waiver option for those who choose not to participate (FT Employees).
• Income protection in the event an employee is not actively at work, due to illness (FT Employees).
• 403B investment opportunity to save toward financial security in retirement (PT and FT Employees).
• Programs and services that assist in balancing work and personal life (PT and FT Employees).
• Educational opportunities for the employee and eligible members of their family to pursue a degree at Pace or another higher education institution (PT and FT Employees).
• Opportunity for faculty and staff to participate in Pace’s award-winning health and wellness program, Pace Yourself to Wellness, which is designed to inspire employees to engage in healthy habits while optimizing health care resources (PT and FT Employees).
• Discount purchase plans for everything from entertainment, shopping and travel (PT and FT Employees).

AA/EEO Statement

Pace University is committed to achieving full equal opportunity in all aspects of University life. Pursuant to this commitment, the University does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived sex, gender or gender identity; race; color; national origin; religion; creed; age; disability; citizenship; marital or domestic partnership status; sexual orientation or affectional status; genetic predisposition or carrier status; military or veteran status; status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking; or any other characteristic protected by law federal, state or local law, rule or regulation.

Annual Security Report Notice

Pace is committed to ensuring the safety and security of the students, faculty, staff and visitors to the University. In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the University’s Safety and Security department publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, which can be accessed here. The report contains information on security policies as well as crime and fire statistics for the University.

The part time Driver position is responsible for providing transportation services for students, faculty/staff, and visitors of Pace University to include scheduled university routes, disability transport, and special event accommodations. The position focuses on providing customer service and safe, efficient transport to customers with adherence to all university, state, federal laws, and regulations.

Position Duties

• Drives a university-owned bus, providing safe and efficient transportation to the University community and its visitors.
• Transport passengers within a designated route or schedule in timely manner. Shuttle drivers must arrive to work on time, drive their vehicles following a set schedule or route that they are assigned including Charter routes.
• Prepare required paperwork such as specific run assignment sheet, passenger counts, accident/incident reports, and bus defect reports.
• Provide verbal and written reports concerning route, safety, schedule, passenger complaints, and operational problems or concerns.
• Prepare bus for operation by performing pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections; this includes reviewing the condition of a vehicle’s tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights, oil, fuel, water, and safety equipment to ensure that everything is in working order. Monitor the ongoing condition of the vehicle during operation and report any malfunctions or needed repairs.
• Wear a Pace University uniform, provided by the university.
• Responsible for fueling bus and maintaining bus cleanliness.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Valid NYS CDL Driver’s License with (P) endorsement, C or B class.
• Able to operate a bus efficiently and safely.
• Minimum of three years of experience in the operation of above-mentioned equipment (ref., description, duties, and responsibilities).
• Knowledge of practices used in the operation of a bus.
• Knowledge of state and local traffic regulations
• Knowledge of care and use of motor vehicles and equipment.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions employees.

Work Hours

• Evening and weekend hours required. Exact hours to be determined with supervisor; generally up to 20 hours per week.