Driver (CDL)

Temple University's Service Operations Department is searching for a CDL Driver.

Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following:
Full medical, dental, vision coverage
Paid time off
11 Paid Holidays
Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE
A generous retirement plan and so much more!

This union position pays a starting rate of $23.45/hr. (40 hour work week). Hourly rate increases to $26.97/hr. after 1 year.

Work shift: Required to work weekends and days during the week. / Work Hours: 5:30PM to 2:30AM

Position Summary
Reporting to the Assistant Facilities Manager, drivers provide University students and faculty with transportation services. The Operations and Logistics Unit oversee the service area assigned to drivers. Once given a transportation route, drivers are responsible for arriving at their assigned destinations on time. Those destinations include Ambler and the surrounding campuses. In addition, drivers must consistently provide timely, safe, professional, and courteous services.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience
*A minimum of three (3) or more years of commercial driving experience.
*A valid commercial (CDL) driver's license along with a "P" endorsement for commercial bus driving and class (B) with air brake and passenger endorsements REQUIRED.
*Must have the ability to drive manual stick shift vehicles and 50-passenger buses.

Required Skills and Abilities
*Must have adequate reading and writing skills
*Must be able to Start, stop, operate various commercial passenger vehicles in a safe, timely, and efficient manner
*Must be able to complete routine vehicle safety inspections as required by University standard operating procedures and/or state, federal, city and local guidelines
*Must Possess excellent interpersonal skills
*Must be able to pass a driving test administered by the department
*Must be able to pass a lifting test administered by the department

This position requires a background check.

Temple University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status.

Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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