Bus Driver (Temporary Hourly) - Continuous Posting

Bus Driver (Temporary Hourly)

• Continuous Posting

Category:

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Department:

Parking & Mass Transit Services

• 03018

Locations:

Albany, NY

Posted:

Jul 17, 2025

Closes:

Open Until Filled

Type:

Hourly Ref. No.: Continuous

Position ID:

190551 About University at

Albany:

Established in 1844 and designated a University Center of the State University of New York in 1962, the University at Albany's broad mission of excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, research and public service engages 17,300 diverse students in eight schools and colleges across three campuses. Located in Albany, New York, New York State's capital, the University is convenient to Boston, New York City and the Adirondacks.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLASSIFIED SERVICE VACANCY

The following vacancy is for a temporary, hourly at-will appointment that may end at any time at agency discretion.

Job Description:

Vacancy:

Temporary Bus Driver Apply by:

Continuous Title:

Bus Driver

Location:

Parking & Mass Transit Services

Salary:

$19.34 hourly

Grade:

CSEA SG-8

Hours:

F/T:

Evenings:

2:00pm-10:30pm, 2:45pm-11:15pm: 9 months annually from mid-August to mid-December then mid-January to mid-May

Duration:

Temporary

Requirements:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Possess and maintain a valid Class A or B New York State commercial driver license (CDL). Appointees will also be required to obtain and maintain a "P" (passenger) endorsement and may also be required to obtain and maintain an "S" (school bus) endorsement based on assignment

OPERATING NEEDS

Working knowledge of the Vehicle and Traffic Law as it applies to the safe and legal operation of vehicles operated. Working knowledge of simple automotive repair and maintenance procedures. Working knowledge of routes to specific locations normally visited. Ability to operate assigned vehicles safely and effectively under various road conditions. Ability to plan routes to specific locations and to properly estimate time required to reach the locations. Ability to communicate orally for the purpose of exchanging information. Appointment will be contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment testing for controlled substance use as mandated by the Federal Highway Administration Omnibus Transportation Act of 1991 (OTETA). Employment cannot commence until notification for successful completion of this pre-employment testing is received. Please note that in addition to the initial testing required by OTETA, the Act further requires that the University conduct pre-assignment (promotion), reasonable suspicion, post-accident, random, follow-up and return to duty drug and alcohol testing throughout the period of employment.

Additional Information:

• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging relative to their role
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements. Federal law and regulations require notice to all prospective employees regarding crimes that have occurred on campus in the current three year period. Please refer to the following website for the complete Annual Security Report ("Clery Report"): police.albany.edu/ASR.shtml

THE UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY IS AN EO/AA/IRCA/ADA

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