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Bus Driver (Temporary Hourly) - Continuous Posting - University at Albany
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What they do
A Bus Driver drives buses and transport passengers along a designated route. Works for a city public transit system, regional bus company, or school district.
$50,328 / year median in New York
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Location:
Albany, NY Category:
Civil Service Job Type:
Hourly Posted On:
Thu Jul 17 2025Job Description:
Vacancy :
Temporary Bus Driver Apply by :Continuous Title :
Bus Driver Location :
Parking & Mass Transit Services Salary :
$19.34 hourlyGrade :
CSEA SG-8
Hours :
F/T:
Evenings:
2:45pm-11:15pm: 9 months annually from mid-August to mid-December then mid-January to mid-May P/T:
Weekends:
Noon-8:30pm (Saturday & Sunday)Duration :
Temporary Job 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 assignmentOPERATING 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.