Vehicle/Equipment Operator

Department :

Transportation-225701

Career Area :

Parking and Transportation

Is this an internal only recruitment? :

Posting Open Date :

02 / 24 / 2025

Application Deadline :

03 / 10 / 2025

Position Type :

Permanent Staff (SHRA)

Position Title :

Vehicle / Equipment Operator - Journey

Salary Grade Equivalent :

GN06

Working Title :

Vehicle / Equipment Operator

Position Number : 20025548

Vacancy ID : P020159

Full-time / Part-time Permanent / Time-Limited :

Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week : Work Schedule :

Monday – Friday 4 : 00 pm – 12 : 30 am (subject to change)

Work Location : CHAPEL HILL, NC

Position Location : North Carolina, US

Hiring Range : 39,214 - $43571

Pay Band Information :

To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet .

Be a Tar Heel! :

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities . Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package , paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work / life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit :

Transportation & Parking (http : / / www.move.unc.edu / ) is an essential service at UNC Chapel Hill and is responsible for coordinating traffic, parking, and transportation to meet the diverse access needs of an academic and health care campus population consisting of 30,000 students, 19,000 employees, and up to 1 million patients and visitors annually. Transportation and Parking strives to provide high-level service to students, employees, and visitors who work, live, and visit the University and UNC Health Care System. Transportation and Parking partners with stakeholders and customers to manage this key University infrastructure system effectively and efficiently balancing limited resources and the diverse access needs of the campus community.

The department manages 10 parking decks and 160 surface parking areas with approximately 23,000 parking spaces providing employee, student, patient / visitor, and event access to campus. The department has 96 permanent employees, approximately 45 temporary employees, and an operating budget of approximately $31 million. The University and UNC HealthCare System rely on a multi-modal transportation system, utilizing local and regional transportation to provide access to the campus and hospitals. UNC partners with local and regional transit agencies to provide fare-free-at-boarding transportation locally and subsidized regional transit opportunities for employees and students. Transportation and Parking plans, manages, and implements traffic, transit, and parking services daily and during major campus events. Transportation provides essential input for the campus Master Plan and Development Plan initiatives to ensure development and operation of key transportation infrastructure services to support institutional missions.

Position Summary :

A SIGN-ON BONUS OF $3,864 IS AVAILABLE FOR THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT OF THIS POSITION PAID IN 2 INSTALLMENTS WITHIN 12 MONTHS OF HIRE :

1,932 WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE DATE & $1,932 12 MONTHS AFTER HIRE DATE.

The purpose of this position is to provide safe and reliable Point to Point (P2P) on-demand and shuttle transportation services to the campus community. This position drives or dispatches for the P2P transportation system operating all sizes of fleet vehicles and the transit dispatching software system. This position drives and or dispatches at varying day and nighttime shifts to ensure transportation services are available for students, staff, and faculty. This position must maintain a valid State of North Carolina Commercial Driver’s License with a passenger (P) and air brake endorsement. This position is required to assist passengers with wheelchair access and mobility device access to P2P vehicles.

P2P services provided by this position include transportation for ADA, After-Dark, Emergency Ride Back, Campus Health, and special circumstances as identified to support the campus operational needs including services to support campus emergency operations. Additional services include fixed-route shuttle services serving UNC Campus and Franklin Street operating 24 / 7 excluding holidays and break periods.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements :

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

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience :

A valid State of North Carolina Commercial Driver’s License with a (P) passenger and Air Brake endorsement.

Clean driving record.

Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience :

Previous shuttle and dispatch experience preferred.

Familiarity with UNC campus and have a NC CDL Class B driver’s license with a (P) passenger and air brake endorsement.

Special Physical / Mental Requirements :

Must be able to operate an ADA Lift equipped van and assist patrons when requested for an 8-hour period and must be able to operate 25ft and 40ft buses for an 8-hour period with or without accommodations.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities :

Not Applicable.

Position / Schedule Requirements :

Evening work, Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens, Exposure to Hazardous Materials, Night work, Overtime occasionally, Valid NC Driver’s License, Weekend work

Special Instructions :

• ELIGIBILITY FOR SIGN-ON BONUS

The selected candidate for this position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus. Qualified applicants must apply and be selected from the candidate pool of this posting and meet the State policy following requirements :

To be eligible for a Sign-on bonus, an individual must not have worked in a probationary, permanent, or time-limited appointment in the last 12 months as an employee in North Carolina state government, including but not limited to the judicial system, state executive branch agencies, and the university system in a position subject to the State Human Resources Act.

A newly hired permanent full time or permanent part-time (more than 20 hours a week) employee are eligible for a sign-on bonus (this will be prorated for employees working more than 20 hours and less than 40 hours per week).

This SHRA Sign-on Bonus is contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire. All recipients must sign the Pay Back Agreement form. Additional information regarding the SHRA Sign-on Policy can be found https : / / oshr.nc.gov / policies / sign-and-retention-bonus-policy .

Salary : $39,214 - $43,571