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Federal Work Study (On-Campus) - Transit Van Operators

East Carolina University
United States, North Carolina, Greenville
Sep 18, 2024
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Position Information


Advertising Department TRANSIT
Academic Term/Year Fall 2024/Spring 2025
Position Title Federal Work Study (On-Campus) - Transit Van Operators
Posting Number 06638
Position Number 06638
Student Job Category Student - Federal Work Study On-Campus
Number of Vacancies 5
Job Description
ECU Department of Transit is currently seeking several Transit Van Operators.

ECU Transit Van Operators are responsible for transporting students, staff, faculty, and visitors to ECU around the ECU campus and the Greenville area. Van operators are responsible for the safe operation of a transit style passenger van and the safe transportation of our riders. Duties of this position include but are not limited to the following:

  • Complete a defensive driving training program offered by ECU Transit involving, but not limited to, online training, classroom training, written work, quizzes/tests, and behind-the-wheel training instruction.
  • Familiarize self with local transit systems and safety features; geography and roadways of assigned routes and service areas; traffic rules, regulations, and laws.
  • Safely operate a transit vehicle to pick up, transport, and discharge passengers while adhering to the route service.
  • Maintains a pleasant and courteous manner/provides customer service to riders.
  • Provide information on bus & van 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.
  • 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.
  • Perform vehicle operations at variable times of day and night.

    • Work is primarily between the hours of 06:00AM to 01:00AM for operators including some nights, weekends, holidays, and special events.




While Transit is considered a campus location, our office is located off main-campus at 285 Easy St, Greenville, NC 27834. Students are expected to have their own transportation for opening and closing shifts.
Please view our webpage concerning employment at ECU Transit: https://transit.ecu.edu/i-want-to/apply-for-employment/ to learn more about this job.
Preferred (Majors, Experience, GPA, etc.)

  • Must be able to pass a background check.
  • Must be age 18 or older.
  • Must have held a valid NC Driver's License 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.
    • Driver's License must NOT be a full provisional license.



  • Must have a clean driving history including:

    • No more than 3 active points on Motor Vehicle Record.
    • No moving violations or at-fault accidents within the last year.
    • No suspensions, or convictions of reckless driving, or driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other controlled substances (DWI/DUI) on record.
    • No convictions of any crime involving the illegal use, possession, sale, manufacture, distribution, or transportation of a controlled substance, drug, narcotic, or alcoholic beverage.


  • Must have a minimum 2.3 GPA.
  • Must have no drug or alcohol related violations with the university within the last two years.
Special Instructions to Applicant
Please upload your resume and Federal Work Study Authorization form.

To be ELIGIBLE for FEDERAL WORK STUDY POSITIONS, students MUST QUALIFY and RECEIVE an AWARD from the ECU Financial Aid Office (Old Cafeteria Complex, 252-328-6610.)
Quick Link for Direct Access https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/75019
Open Date 09/18/2024
Close Date 04/01/2025
Open Until Filled No
Applied = 0
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