Passaic County Community College (PCCC) seeks a reliable and safety-focused part-time bus driver to support transportation needs across its Paterson, Wanaque, and Passaic campuses, as well as off-site academic, athletic, and community events. The bus driver plays a vital role in enhancing student access and supporting the College's commitment to service excellence and community engagement.
Key Responsibilities
- Safely operate College-owned buses and shuttle vehicles to transport students, faculty, staff, and guests.
- Drive between PCCC campuses and approved off-site locations in accordance with scheduled routes and special assignments.
- Conduct required pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and operational readiness.
- Comply with all New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJ MVC) regulations, federal DOT requirements, and College policies.
- Provide courteous and professional customer service to the campus community.
- Assist passengers with disabilities in compliance with ADA guidelines.
- Maintain accurate driver logs, mileage records, and incident reports.
- Immediately report accidents, safety concerns, or maintenance issues.
- Ensure the interior and exterior cleanliness of assigned vehicles.
- Follow all emergency and safety protocols, including evacuation procedures.
Minimum Qualifications
- Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class B or higher, with Passenger (P) endorsement.
- Clean driving record meeting College insurance requirements.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to pass a background check, drug screening, and DOT physical examination.
- Working knowledge of safe driving practices and defensive driving techniques.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience driving buses or shuttle vehicles in an educational, municipal, or public service setting
- Familiarity with Passaic County and Northern New Jersey roadways
- Experience working with diverse populations in a community-focused environment
Skills and Competencies
- Strong commitment to safety, punctuality, and reliability
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Customer-service orientation aligned with PCCC's mission
- Ability to remain calm and act appropriately in emergencies
- Dependable, professional demeanor
Schedule
- Part-time schedule (up to 29 hours per week)
- Flexible hours based on academic schedules and College needs
- May include early mornings, evenings, and occasional weekends
The completion of a background check will be required for the selected candidate.
Compensation: Compensation is determined by a variety of criteria, including but not limited to, previous relevant experience, education level, and certifications. The hourly pay rate for this position is $22.
Benefits:
- New Jersey Sick Leave: Earn 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked with a maximum of 40 hours of leave per benefit year. (Eligible to use after successful completion of probationary period.)
- Employee Assistance Program provides free, confidential, limited counseling services, work-life assistance, legal and financial guidance.
- Commuter Benefits: Free parking access is provided on site. An optional Transit Pre-Tax Plan is available which allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to purchase eligible transit expenses.
- NJ Defined Contribution Retirement Program provides eligible members with a tax-sheltered, defined contribution retirement benefit, along with life insurance and long-term disability coverage. (Must meet eligibility requirements.)