Transit Bus Operator

The East Carolina University Student Transit Authority ( ECUSTA) is responsible for providing a full range of transit services essential to the successful operation of the university. ECUSTA receives the majority of its funding through a special transit fee that is assessed to students as part of their university fees. As an essential department within the Division of Academic and Student Affairs, ECUSTA has two primary purposes: (1) to provide safe, reliable, efficient, and environmentally responsible transportation services to the university community; and (2) to provide a learning laboratory for students to learn and refine business management, communications, public relations, and planning skills. The department consists of full-time administrative staff, contract maintenance staff, and 125+ part-time student employees.

Transit services are available to support student activities, academics, campus operations, residence life, and the campus community. Over two million passenger trips are provided annually to students, staff, faculty, and visitors on established, advertised routes, to, from and around East Carolina University and the City of Greenville. Services are provided with a fleet of over forty vehicles including: thirty, thirty-five, forty and sixty foot heavy-duty transit buses, passenger vans, and ADA compliant vehicles. In addition to bus services, ECUSTA provides a point to point van service called SafeRide to supplement the night time bus routes and to offer a safe, convenient transportation alternative to areas not specifically served by a bus.

Charter services are available to any university recognized organizations and groups attending university sponsored events any day of the year. ECUSTA is responsible for the collection and accounting for $250,000 in revenue from charter services and interior bus advertisements.

ECUSTA is an essential component of the off-campus living experience at ECU. Necessary transportation is provided to students who would not have any other means to get to and from campus. ECUSTA partners with apartment complexes greater than 500 beds to provide their student residents with express transit services during the academic sessions. ECUSTA is responsible for the collection and accounting of $800,000 in revenue for services rendered to these complexes.

This position serves as the Transit Motorcoach Operator reporting to the Charter Services Manager. The position will be responsible for the safe operation of a 45 foot Motorcoach bus with responsibility to the chartering group and the University. Excellence in customer service under pressure is a must. Work hours will vary based on trip assignments but they will include 3-5 days away from Greenville as well as a single day trip. The position will be required to compile with all Federal Motor Carrier Regulations for interstate transportation including but not limited to hours of service regulations, fit-for-duty regulations, medical certification, as well as vehicle safety inspections.

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Requires appropriate licenses or certifications to operate assigned types of vehicles or equipment.

Must maintain a valid class B CDL with passenger endorsement and no air brake restriction. Must be able to meet the DOT's physical requirements and maintain a valid DOT medical card.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or 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.