Palm Tran Tran Driver Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Posting Details
Posting Information
Posting Number
temp hourly1142P
Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/30754
Classification Title
Working Title
Cat-Tran Bus/Shuttle Driver (T00936)
Department
Cat-Tran
Salary Range
$15-$16/hr dependent upon endorsements
Posting Information
This position is on site at our Cullowhee campus.
This position is for an 11-month term followed by a 31-day break with part time hours, primarily for the Fall and Spring WCU class schedule, with potential for annual reinstatement. This position does not include benefits.
This position will serve as a Driver for the Cat Tran (WCU campus shuttle) operating a vehicle to transport passengers according to established schedules and during emergency situations. The drivers complete operating reports, inspect and clean buses/shuttles.
The operation of a vehicle will be within and in close proximity of the WCU campus. There are times during the day that the campus is very busy and congested which will require the driver to focus on safety in the operation of a Cat Tran bus/shuttle.
This position will function at the Contributing Competency Level.
Applicants who already possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and/or Passenger (P) endorsement, as defined by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment controlled substances and alcohol test, administered by the university, in accordance with 49 CFR Part 382, prior to receiving a final offer of employment and performing safety-sensitive functions.
Applicants who do not currently possess a CDL and/or Passenger endorsement will not be subject to controlled substances or alcohol testing until such time as they complete CDL training, are issued a CDL and Passenger endorsement, and are required to comply with FMCSA regulations governing safety-sensitive positions.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position
Knowledge of North Carolina motor vehicle laws; Knowledge of federal laws, particularly those that apply to operating a passenger carrying vehicle; Knowledge of campus geography; Skilled in operating a public transportation vehicle, heavy truck, or other heavy vehicle; Skilled in public service contact with a customer orientation; Skilled in working in a regimented work environment that requires following orders; Ability to write legibly and coherently; Ability to speak clearly and distinctly over the radio and to passengers; Ability to read and comprehend documents, policies, directives, and text-based electronic media.
Applicants must possess a valid, unrestricted driver's license at the time of application.
Applicants who do not currently hold a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Passenger (P) endorsement must be willing and able to obtain the required licensure following the training offered by the University. The CDL training may be onsite or via a 3rd party. The University will provide CDL training consistent with FMCSA requirements. Continued employment in this position is contingent upon successful completion of CDL training and attainment of the CDL with Passenger endorsement within the timeframe established by the University.
Applicants who are unable to successfully complete required training, fail to obtain the CDL with Passenger endorsement, or otherwise fail to meet applicable federal or state licensure requirements are subject to termination of employment.
Minimum Qualifications
Must possess a valid driver's license. A background check and driver's license history check will be performed on all applicants considered for employment.
Preferred Qualifications
Graduation from High School.
Posting Text
Open Date
05/15/2026
Close Date
05/15/2027
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must apply online.
PLEASE COMPLETE ALL AREAS OF THE APPLICATION. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS MAY NOT BE GIVEN CONSIDERATION IN THE REVIEW PROCESS.
Qualified applicants will be contacted by the department directly if selected for interview.
Please Note: Temporary hourly employees are paid bi-weekly on an hourly basis, and temporary salaried employees are paid monthly. Temporary positions are not eligible for state sponsored benefits but may qualify for ACA coverage depending on employment terms.
Background/E-Verify
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.
Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.
Credential Verification
All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.
EOE
Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.
University Safety
The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.