University Driver (Temporary)

Located in Willimantic, CT, Eastern Connecticut State University (ECSU) is one of the State of Connecticut institutions of higher learning and the state’s designated public liberal arts university.  Our mission is to provide high quality undergraduate and select graduate programs to a diverse population of talented students. 

We are recruiting for a University Driver to work Monday through Friday, during the morning hours.  Incumbents must hold a valid CDL license with a passenger endoresement.  This position is part-time, temporary during the academic semesters.

Updates of the recruitment process will be provided through your JobAps portal account.  Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.  Candidates selected for interview may be asked to provide a resume detailing experience in addition to three (3) pertinent professional references.  State employees selected for interview will be asked to provide a copy of their last two service ratings. 

For all other inquiries, please contact LaShawn McBride at HR-Recruiment@easternct.edu; 860-465-5220. 

At the University of Connecticut and Connecticut State Universities this class is accountable for driving vehicles to transport passengers to local or distant points according to a time schedule.

Drives university vehicles, including but not limited to transit buses, over-the-road coaches, service plate vehicles, vans, passenger cars and other motorized conveyances; makes daily or overnight trips; picks up passengers at specified areas and transports to destination; debarks passengers and assists with baggage; regulates heating, lighting, and ventilating system for passenger comfort; complies with local traffic regulations and reports delays or accidents; may make minor repairs and change tires; inspects vehicle being used and checks gas, oil, and water before departure; keeps records; may perform automotive maintenance work as assigned; performs related duties as required.

Considerable knowledge of traffic and motor vehicle laws and regulations; knowledge of the standard tools, materials, methods and practices of automotive and equipment mechanics; interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; ability to operate a bus and other transit vehicles; ability to follow directions; ability to plan effective and practical routes to specified destinations and/or follow prescribed routes.

Four (4) years of experience driving public service vehicles.

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have included driving transit buses or over-the-road coaches.

Graduation from a vocational or technical school with coursework in automotive mechanics may be substituted for two (2) years of the General Experience.

Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications.

1. Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties.
2. A physical examination may be required.

Incumbents in this class may be required to lift moderate to heavy weights; may be exposed to hazardous road conditions.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.