Temporary Transportation Driver

Reporting to Transportation and Fleet Operations Manager, the Temporary Transportation Driver provides evening campus safety shuttle transportation as well as daytime transportation for student groups, faculty and guests of the university.

Responsibilities include:

• Transport students and faculty as scheduled.
• Drop off vehicles for regularly scheduled maintenance.
• Refuel and ensure cleanliness of vehicles at end of shift.
• Other duties as assigned.

This is an on-campus position, non-benefits eligible position, working up to 20 hours per week for approximately eight (8) months. Most driving remains within the state of Connecticut.

Shifts Include

• Nights (630pm-1030pm or 1030-230a)
• Weekends and some holidays are required
• Occasional daytime shifts for field trips and special events

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent, or an equivalent combination of education, experience and training.

Must have a valid CT driver’s license (minimum 3 years) and clean driving record.

Must be flexible to accommodate fluctuating schedules of student groups.

At least 3 years of driving experience.

Experience operating 12 passenger vans and 14 passenger mini coaches.

Preferred Qualifications

5 years of driving experience.

Experience transporting students.

Passenger endorsement.

Additional Applicant Instructions:

Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume.

Compensation: $19.00/hr.

All offers to external applicants are contingent on the candidate’s completion of a pre-employment background check screening to the satisfaction of Wesleyan University.

Wesleyan University, located in Middletown, Connecticut, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, political belief, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or non-position-related criminal record. We welcome applications from women and historically underrepresented minority groups. Inquiries regarding Title IX, Section 504 or any other non-discrimination policies should be directed to Vice President for Equity and Inclusion, Title IX and ADA/504 Coordinator.

Wesleyan University complies with the Clery Act and maintains records of campus crime statistics and security policies. Copies of Wesleyan University’s Clery Act Report are available on request and online at https://www.wesleyan.edu/publicsafety/clery.html.

Experience is taken into consideration in the determination of salary offers. For more information visit https://www.wesleyan.edu/hr/handbook/compensation-practices/index.html

Wesleyan offers a broad range of employee benefits and development opportunities, including comprehensive group insurance plans, wellness programs and incentives, generous paid time off and retirement plans, flexible work schedules, employee and dependent tuition programs for those who qualify.

Detailed information on the benefits of working at Wesleyan is located at: https://wesleyan.edu/hr/careers/prospective-resources.html.