Evening Lead Tram Driver

About the role

The Tram Service is an on-campus shuttle service that moves students, faculty, staff and visitors to various stops on the campus. The trams run in a circular loop throughout the entire campus as well as short loops to media reaccommodate heavier traffic from Manchester Village and the West Parking Structure. The Tram Service also provides morning and evening service to Old Town Trolley Station. The Tram Service operates full time during the fall and spring semesters and on a limited basis during intersession and summer.

Responsibilities

• Drives tram on designated routes.
• Maintains current Class B driver’s license with passenger endorsement of 30+ and medical certification.
• Adheres to all traffic regulations.
• Drives in a safe and efficient manner.
• Maintains scheduled runs.
• Displays courteous manners to all passengers.
• Checks vehicles for obvious damage and maintenance needs (tires, cleanliness).
• Helps maintain fleet cleanliness.
• P Practices non-aggressive, defensive driving techniques; anticipates and reports traffic problems to other drivers and manager.
• M Monitors gauges and sensors on trams, reports discrepancies, and initiates corrections.
• M Monitors and responds to communications over the radio.
• M Maintains current knowledge of applicable safety procedures and emergency equipment in the event of an illness, accident, or breakdown.
• F Follows safety practices appropriate to the trade and complies with rules and regulations established by the University, state and federal agencies.
• A Assists in completing tasks and/or projects.
• A Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Lead Driver Duties

• Makes adjustments to daily routes and schedules as needed when supervisor is absent.
• Reports drivers’ shift adjustments when necessary.
• Serves as a backup driver for any special events as needed.
• Regularly works with facilities transportation/maintenance manager to assist in vehicle inspection rotation and assists with transporting vehicles off campus for repairs.
• Initiates vehicle maintenance repairs daily when reported on the prior driver’s Daily Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR).
• Assists supervisor weekly in ensuring DVIR’s are being completed and filed accurately.
• A Assists supervisor in maintaining weekly records and submits reports of pertinent information.
• A Assists supervisor in conducting initial onboarding and training for new drivers as needed.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Class B driver’s license with passenger endorsement of 30+ and medical certification.
• Complete drug and alcohol reasonable suspicion training upon hire.

Special Conditions Of Employment

• Successfully pass drug-screening test; have not tested positive on previous Department of Transportation (DOT) random drug and alcohol tests and maintain Class B commercial driver’s license.
• Must be able to work assigned hours and may be required to work overtime and weekends, as needed.
• Must have a valid California class B driver’s license with passenger endorsement of 30 or more and will be required to drive University vehicles.

Job Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications: Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years’ operating with a Class B license with passenger endorsement of 30 or more.

Qualifications

• Must be able to clearly communicate information to a wide variety of people, as well as the ability to handle problem passengers.
• Skilled in driving vehicles in pedestrian congested areas.
• Knowledge of various safe-driving techniques.
• Familiar with campus building names and offices to help direct visitors.
• Knowledgeable of campus layout and parking facilities.
• Capable of providing feedback regarding schedules, routes, and potential improvements to tram services.