Bus Driver – Lehigh University (2 Positions Available)

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Work type:Nonexempt Staff Full-time
Location:Bethlehem
Categories:Trades, Transportation

Drives buses and/or vans to transport passengers over specified routes to local or distant points according to a time schedule. The Lehigh community takes seriously our commitment to antiracism and The Principles of our Equitable Community .

1. Operates University vehicles
*Complies with local traffic regulations

2. Administrative responsibilities
*Prepares Department of Transportation paperwork as required of commercial drivers operating commercial vehicles
*Prepares pre- and post-trip inspection report
*Prepares passenger logs
*Prepares and reports mechanical issues with vehicles

Grade: 6 – 37.5

Position Number: S77640

Special Considerations

The duties of the position do not allow for a remote work option; the employee in this position will be required to work on campus where they can be fully accessible to the Lehigh community

This position is considered Essential Services Staff; Essential Services Staff are required to report to campus and remain during inclement weather and other emergency situations; they are defined as those needed to deliver student services and maintain campus facilities, campus safety and security

The schedule for the first position (S77640) is:
*3:30-11:30 pm; variable shift changes for vacations and summer coverage
*Will work 9 months from the first day of classes (3rd week August) to end of Classes (3rd week) May (Off June, July and August)

The schedule for the second position (S71750) is:
*2:20-11:20 pm; variable shift changes for vacations and summer coverage
*Will work 12 months per year

This position is responsible for driving university-owned vehicles as a routine function, therefore a valid Driver’s License and a good driving record is required

Will often need to climb or balance, stand, use hands to touch, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, walk, work near moving mechanical parts and be subject to frequent vibration

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience

One to three years related work experience

CDL Class B with Air Brake endorsement is required

Experience driving passenger buses

Successful completion of standard background checks including but not limited to: social security verification, education verification, national criminal background checks, motor vehicle checks, PATCH, FBI fingerprinting, Child Abuse Clearance and credit history based upon the requirements of the position

All Lehigh faculty and staff are required to be fully vaccinated and receive a booster shot six months after their second vaccine; unless they receive an approved medical or religious exemption from the requirement.

Only complete applications will be considered therefore please complete the application in its entirety.  Once the posting is removed from the website applications may no longer be allowed to be completed.

Advertised:January 27, 2023 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close:Open until filled