State of Connecticut Executive Branch

University Driver (37.5 Hour) (8940TC)

$26.98-$35.03 Hourly / $2,022.76-$2,626.63 BiWeekly /
$52,794.00-$68,555.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

At the University of Connecticut and Connecticut State College and Universities this class is accountable for driving vehicles to transport passengers to local or distant points according to a time schedule.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of an employee of higher grade.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Drives college or university vehicles, including but not limited to transit buses, over-the-road coaches, service plate vehicles, vans, passenger cars and other motorized conveyances;
  • Makes daily or overnight trips;
  • Picks up passengers at specified areas and transports to destination;
  • Debarks passengers and assists with baggage;
  • Regulates heating, lighting, and ventilating system for passenger comfort;
  • Complies with local traffic regulations and reports delays or accidents;
  • Inspects vehicle being used and checks gas, oil, and water before departure;
  • Keeps records;
  • May make minor repairs and change tires;
  • May perform automotive maintenance work as assigned;
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of traffic and motor vehicle laws and regulations;
  • Knowledge of the standard tools, materials, methods and practices of automotive and equipment mechanics;
  • Skills
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills;
  • Ability to
    • operate a bus and other transit vehicles;
    • follow directions;
    • plan effective and practical routes to specified destinations and/or follow prescribed routes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Four (4) years of experience driving public service vehicles.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have included driving transit buses or over-the-road coaches.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

Graduation from a vocational or technical school with coursework in automotive mechanics may be substituted for two (2) years of the General Experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties.
  • A physical examination may be required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be required to lift moderate to heavy weights; may be exposed to hazardous road conditions.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Non-Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(16)-Labor-Trades, Laundry

BARGAINING UNIT

(06)-SERVICE/MAINT (NP-2)

EEO

(8)-Service Maintenance

SALARY INFORMATION

TC 16

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.  As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces the existing specification for class of University Driver in Salary Group TC 16 approved effective February 28, 2024. (Revised to modify Purpose of Class and content) Item No. 24-046

EFFECTIVE DATE

04/18/2024
CLASS: 8940TC; EST: 9/20/1968; REV: 4/19/2024;