Shuttle Driver - Part Time/On Call
- Employer
- Colgate University
- Location
- Hamilton, NY
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- Employment Type
- Part Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Casual Wage
Position Title:Shuttle Driver - Part Time/On Call
Full Time/Part Time:Part Time
Division:Dean of the College
Department:Transportation Department
Hiring Wage/Salary Range:$19.00 - $20.00 / hour
Department Statement:Colgate provides a free shuttle service around Hamilton and the university campus, open to students and the public.
Accountabilities:Colgate University is seeking part-time shuttle bus drivers to join our Transportation team. We seek dependable, friendly individuals to help safely transport passengers throughout the campus and the Village of Hamilton. These positions offer flexible shifts, including daytime, evening, overnight, weekend, and event coverage.
Responsibilities:
- Operate a shuttle, bus, or van safely and courteously to transport passengers around campus and the Village of Hamilton.
- Follow all University policies and procedures while operating vehicles.
- Conduct required vehicle inspections per department and DOT standards.
- Operate vehicle communication systems in compliance with University guidelines.
- Perform daily cleaning and fueling of vehicles.
- Maintain scheduled routes and report any delays or changes immediately to the supervisor.
- Record and report incidents, accidents, or mechanical issues according to established procedures.
- Provide shuttle service information to students, faculty, and staff.
- Attend all required training sessions and meetings per University, federal, and state requirements.
- Maintain CDL and all necessary certifications and endorsements, including timely physicals and recertification’s.
- Other job related duties as assigned.
- Possess and maintain a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) C, B or A in good standing with Passenger endorsements.
- Meet 19-A qualifications.
- Pass a DOT physical examination.
- Have at least three years of driving experience.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to utilize two-way radio communications.
- Basic computer skills.
- Compliance with all federal and state regulations regarding commercial vehicle operations.
- Ability to sit for extended periods.
- Lift, push, pull, and carry tools or equipment above shoulder level without assistance.
- Move up and down stairs easily.
- Reach overhead and below the knees, with the ability to bend, twist, pull, and stoop.
- Pre-employment and continued random drug screenings are required.
- Maintain up to date recertification requirements.
2025CW037Posting
Temporary:Yes
Work Schedule:- Flexible
- Evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events as needed
02/24/2026
Open Until Filled:No
EEO Statement:The University recognizes that equal employment opportunity can only be achieved through demonstrated leadership. It is the Policy of the University to recruit, employ, retain, promote, and train employees on the basis of skills and experience, capacity to do the job, and valid job qualifications without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.
Clery Act:CAMPUS CRIME REPORTING AND STATISTICS
The Department of Campus Safety will provide upon request a copy of Colgate’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page at: https://www.colgate.edu/about/offices-centers-institutes/dean-college/campus-safety-staff/clery-compliance. Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at cusafety@colgate.edu.
Organization
Colgate is a nationally recognized liberal arts college set on a beautiful campus in central New York.
Some 2,900 undergraduates are enrolled in 54 programs, taking advantage of the university's award-winning curriculum, off-campus study program, and numerous research opportunities.
Students enjoy small class sizes taught by expert faculty members -- not teaching assistants.
The university’s strategic plan offers a blueprint for turning today’s students into tomorrow’s leaders, joining the scores of alumni already playing major roles in a variety of fields. The Center for Career Services is a key player as students make this transition.
Colgate hums with activity. It is a place where the arts thrive. Student-athletes compete at the very highest level of NCAA Division I sports. There are dozens of club and intramural sports programs, and the college’s outdoor education program is second to none.
Above all, Colgate is about academic excellence. It is a tradition forged in 1819 and honed through the years by each class of select students.
Colgate University is a highly selective residential liberal arts institution distinguished by academic excellence and interdisciplinary inquiry. Located on a beautiful campus in upstate New York, Colgate takes pride in the active engagement of its students, staff, and faculty in local, national, and global communities. At Colgate, we feel that a diverse and inclusive community is a cornerstone of educational excellence.
Colgate University is a highly selective residential liberal arts institution distinguished by academic excellence and interdisciplinary inquiry. Located on a beautiful campus in upstate New York, Colgate takes pride in the active engagement of its students, staff, and faculty in local, national, and global communities. At Colgate, we feel that a diverse and inclusive community is a cornerstone of educational excellence.
The Office of Equity and Diversity at Colgate is charged with fostering a diverse and collaborative community by increasing understanding, respect and inclusion. It is the mission of the office to support campus diversity initiatives with the goal of increasing understanding, respect and inclusion, and to ensure compliance with policies relating to affirmative action, discrimination, and harassment. The university’s strong commitment to equal opportunity and inclusivity is clearly articulated in the diversity mission statement found here. The university strives to provide an environment where everyone in our community can learn about, appreciate, and celebrate our diverse cultures and gain understanding, knowledge and skills to be engaged citizens locally as well as globally.
Colgate University fully subscribes to all federal and state civil rights laws banning discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Colgate will not discriminate against any student, employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran or military status (including special disabled veteran, Vietnam-era veteran, or recently separated veteran), predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other protected category under applicable local, state or federal law, including protections for those opposing discrimination or participating in any complaint process at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or other human rights agencies. This nondiscrimination policy covers both employment and access to educational opportunities. It is the policy of the university to provide equal opportunity in employment and not to discriminate against any individuals with disabilities who are qualified for employment in the positions for which they apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
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