<p>Introduction</p> <p>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.</p> <p>We are recruiting for one (1) University Driver position to work on our beautiful campus located in Willimantic, CT.</p> <p>Position Highlights:</p> <ul> <li>Part-time, temporary during the academic semesters. </li><li>Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours per week </li><li>Second Shift, 4:00pm - 11:00pm </li><li>Valid CDL license with passenger endorsement required </li><li>Our University fleet provides students with first and second shift shuttles 7 days per week, both first and second shift </li></ul> <p>State of Connecticut employees participate in a competitive benefits plan that includes:</p> <ul> <li>NEW: A Platinum Healthcare Plan, the nation's best for state employees and dependents, according to a report by Georgetown's Center on Health Insurance Reform and article by Ellen Andrews, Ph.D., along with comprehensive benefit offerings. </li><li>Sick and personal leave. </li><li>We encourage a healthy work/life balance to all employees. </li><li>State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click here for more information. </li></ul> <p>Discover the opportunity to:</p> <ul> <li>To work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule. </li><li>Engage in a rewarding career. </li><li>Make a difference in the public sector. </li><li>Work together in a collaborative team environment. </li></ul> <p>NOTE: Preference may be given to current BOR/CSCU employees and/or current State of CT employees.</p> <p>Selection Plan</p> <p>FOR ASSISTANCE WITH APPLYING:</p> <p>Please read or watch our Applicant Tips on How to Apply!</p> <p>To Apply:</p> <ul> <li>In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application. </li><li>For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other. </li><li>The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. </li><li>These positions will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion, and merit employment rules. Applications to this recruitment will be used to meet collective bargaining requirements. Once any collective bargaining requirements have been met, all other applications may be considered. </li><li>Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience most closely meets the preferred qualifications, so please ensure that your application is complete and details your experience as outlined in this job posting. Please note: You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application into the JobAps system. </li><li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class. </li><li>Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system. </li><li>Revised Master Application Tutorial: Click Here </li></ul> <p>Important Next Step Information for After You Apply:</p> <ul> <li>Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process. </li><li>This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the question's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam. </li><li>At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated to apply for this position. </li><li>All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate's obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to Hr-Recruitment@easternct.edu. </li><li>Due to the large volume of applications received, the Department of Administrative Services is unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. </li><li>Read through this helpful link to prepare for your interview. </li></ul> <p>Connect With Us:</p> <ul> <li>If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Charlene Gobeli at Hr-Recruitment@easternct.edu and reference the recruitment number. </li><li>Follow the State of Connecticut on LinkedIn. </li></ul> <p>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</p> <p>At the University of Connecticut and Connecticut State College and Universities this class is accountable for driving vehicles to transport passengers to local or distant points according to a time schedule.</p> <p>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</p> <ul> <li>Drives college or university vehicles, including but not limited to transit buses, over-the-road coaches, service plate vehicles, vans, passenger cars and other motorized conveyances; </li><li>Makes daily or overnight trips; </li><li>Picks up passengers at specified areas and transports to destination; </li><li>Debarks passengers and assists with baggage; </li><li>Regulates heating, lighting, and ventilating system for passenger comfort; </li><li>Complies with local traffic regulations and reports delays or accidents; </li><li>Inspects vehicle being used and checks gas, oil, and water before departure; </li><li>Keeps records; </li><li>May make minor repairs and change tires; </li><li>May perform automotive maintenance work as assigned; </li><li>Performs related duties as required. </li></ul> <p>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</p> <ul> <li> <p>Considerable knowledge of traffic and motor vehicle laws and regulations;</p> </li><li> <p>Knowledge of the standard tools, materials, methods and practices of automotive and equipment mechanics;</p> </li><li> <p>Skills</p> </li><li> <p>interpersonal skills;</p> </li><li> <p>oral and written communication skills;</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to</p> </li><li> <p>operate a bus and other transit vehicles;</p> </li><li> <p>follow directions;</p> </li><li> <p>plan effective and practical routes to specified destinations and/or follow prescribed routes.</p> </li></ul> <p>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</p> <p>Four (4) years of experience driving public service vehicles.</p> <p>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE</p> <p>Two (2) years of the General Experience must have included driving transit buses or over-the-road coaches.</p> <p>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</p> <p>Graduation from a vocational or technical school with coursework in automotive mechanics may be substituted for two (2) years of the General Experience.</p> <p>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</p> <p>Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications.</p> <p>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS</p> <ul> <li>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. </li><li>A physical examination may be required. </li></ul> <p>WORKING CONDITIONS</p> <p>Incumbents in this class may be required to lift moderate to heavy weights; may be exposed to hazardous road conditions.</p> <p>Conclusion</p> <p>AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER</p> <p>The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.</p> <p>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</p> <p>As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.</p>