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Posted: 30-Sep-22
Location: MD
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 493899
| Department: | UMBC Transit |
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| Position Overview: | UMBC Transit seeks full-time bus drivers. Multiple positions available. |
| Why Work at UMBC? | UMBC offers competitive compensation and has 11 days of vacation as well as winter break, spring break, and personal days for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available. What is it like to work at UMBC? Check out Glassdoor or Indeed. And read about our recent award, UMBC is a 2021 Great College to Work for…. In every category. |
| Responsibilities: | Under general supervision, the Bus Driver operates medium and heavy-duty commercial passenger vehicles, transporting passengers to various locations and ensuring the safety of all passengers. The position ensures the operational readiness of equipment and performs basic maintenance service activities and must be able to facilitate a high-level of customer service, respond to road hazards, incidents, traffic congestions, alternate routing and keep the managers/leads informed of operational developments. The incumbent will work with all managers and leads to further the goals of the department and the Division of Student Affairs. The incumbent must be able to comprehend complex route and mapping instructions that factor in construction and traffic patterns. This position requires the incumbent to maintain a flexible schedule that can include weekdays, nights, and weekends. Specific duties include:
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| Required Minimum Qualifications: | One year of experience as a driver. Must have a Maryland Commercial Class B Driver’s License with Air Brake and Passenger Endorsement as well as a DOT medical card. Ability to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the operation (days, nights, weekends) - some overnights on charter if necessary. |
| Preferred Qualifications: | Transit/transportation industry experience is highly preferred. Must have excellent communication skills (written and verbal). Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize. |
| Background Screening Statement: | A background check will be required. |
| Special Instructions to Applicants: | Upload a cover letter and a resume. |
| Closing Date: | Open Until Filled |
| Benefits: | UMBC offers a rich benefits package including the following for nonexempt regular employees. Generous Leave which includes accruing the following for full time positions:
Additional Benefits:
Contingent II positions may include benefits. Benefits offered align with type (Regular, Contingent II, etc.) of position. |
| Salary: | Pay Range 07 (Starting at $16.77/hour up to $20/hour) based on the University System of Maryland Pay Program |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Type: | Regular |
| FLSA Status: | Nonexempt |
| Equal Opportunity Statement: | UMBC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women, minority group members, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. |
| Title IX: | As an institution that receives federal financial assistance, UMBC adheres to Title IX and does not discriminate on the basis of sex. For more information about Title IX and contact information for Title IX Coordinator click here. |
| Accommodation: | If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. |
| Work Authorization: | As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation upon hire showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work. |
