Hourly Student Employment - ECU Transit Vehicle Operators

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Advertising Department TRANSIT Academic Term/Year FALL 2026/SPRING 2027 Position Title Hourly Student Employment - ECU Transit Vehicle Operators Posting Number 08375 Position Number 08375 Student Job Category Student - Hourly Job Position Location On-campus City Greenville State NC Number of Vacancies 100 Rate of Pay $11.00 - $18.00/hourly FLSA Status FLSA Non-exempt Will the position be subject to the CBC policy? Yes Job Description

ECU Department of Transit is currently seeking Transit Vehicle Operators to perform the following duties:

• Complete a training course involving, but not limited to, online training, classroom training, written work, quizzes/tests, and behind-the-wheel training.
• Familiarize self with system and safety features; geography and roadways of assigned routes and service areas; traffic rules, regulations, and laws.
• Operate a transit vehicle to pick up, transport, and discharge passengers while adhering to the route schedule and maintaining a pleasant and courteous manner.
• Provide information on bus services to customers, including bus schedules, routes, and local information.
• Receive and transmit two-way radio communications regarding accidents, incidents, emergencies, criminal activities, or any other authorized ECU Transit business while utilizing judgment and discretion to ensure customer and individual safety.
• Perform vehicle operations at variable times of day and night. May work outside regular business hours as required by service demands.
• Operate a wheelchair lift, secure passengers' mobility devices, and assist passengers with disabilities with boarding, riding, and alighting in a safe manner including pushing a manual wheelchair up a steep ramp if necessary.
• Write reports and complete forms as required. May prepare detailed written reports concerning accidents/incidents, breakdowns, and mechanical defects as required at the end of a shift.
• Complete ongoing training courses for professional development provided by ECU Transit during the duration of employment.
• Work at least 15-20 hours per week, depending on service demands.
• Work is primarily between 06:00 am to 01:00 am for both bus and On-Demand operators including some nights, weekends, holidays, and special events.

GPA Requirement Minimum of 2.0 Preferred (Majors, Experience, GPA, etc.)

• Must have held a valid North Carolina Driver's License, Class C or higher for a minimum of one year.

• Applicants with out-of-state licenses must have the ability to switch to a North Carolina Driver's License.

• Must have a clean driving history, with no suspensions and 3 points or less on Motor Vehicle Record, and no moving violations within the last 12 months.

• Must have no drug or alcohol-related violations with the university within the last two years.

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and continue to pass random drug and/or alcohol testing throughout the duration of employment (Bus Operator applicants only).

• Must be able to obtain a Class B Commercial Learner's Permit (Bus Operator applicants only).

• Fees associated are reimbursed after completion of the training program.

• Must have availability to work for at least one year (Bus Operator applicants only).

License/certification required Special Instructions to Applicant

Please upload your resume online.

Additional Instructions to Applicants

Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.

Quick Link for Direct Access https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/95501 Open Date 07/24/2026 Close Date 09/07/2026 Open Until Filled Nondiscrimination Statement

East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.

Eligibility for Employment

Individuals submitting profiles for these positions must be current ECU students, in good-standing and meet the respective GPA requirement as required by the position type. Final candidates may be subject to criminal & sex offender background checks based upon the duties and responsibilities of the position. Some vacancies also require motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you legally licensed and able to drive in the state of North Carolina? If so, approximately how long have you held that license

(Open Ended Question)

• • Which state issued your drivers license?

(Open Ended Question)

• • Driver's License Number

(Open Ended Question)

• • License classification

(Open Ended Question)

• • Do you have any tickets on your driving record? If so, how many?

(Open Ended Question)

• • Are you able to drive during summer school?

(Open Ended Question)

• • Are you available to work during home football games?

(Open Ended Question)

• • What is your expected year to graduate?

(Open Ended Question)

• • What is your grade point average (GPA)?

(Open Ended Question)

• • How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?

• 0-1

• 2-3

• 4-5

• 6-7

• 8+

• • Are you an enrolled ECU student?

• Yes

• No

• • What is your ECU Student email address?

(Open Ended Question)

• • Which Transit position are you interested in?

• Bus Operator

• Van Operator

• • Do you have another position at ECU? If yes, where?

(Open Ended Question)

• • How did you hear about this position?

(Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae/Resume

Optional Documents

• List of References