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Full-Time Shuttle Driver $25.00/Hour

ABM Industries · North Charleston, SC · 2 days ago
ManagementFull-time

About the role

The Shuttle Bus Operator is responsible for providing safe, reliable, and professional transportation services for employees, visitors, and other authorized passengers. This position requires a strong commitment to passenger safety, customer service, punctuality, vehicle care, and compliance with company, state, and Department of Transportation requirements. The successful candidate must demonstrate sound judgment, a professional appearance, a sense of urgency, and the ability to represent ABM positively while operating in a fast-paced transportation environment.

Responsibilities

  • Safely operate shuttle vehicles along established routes and schedules.
  • Provide courteous, professional, and responsive service to passengers.
  • Complete required pre-trip, post-trip, and shift-change vehicle inspections.
  • Immediately report vehicle defects, warning lights, damage, safety concerns, accidents, and maintenance needs.
  • Follow all applicable traffic laws, state regulations, Department of Transportation requirements, site rules, and company safety procedures.
  • Maintain awareness of route conditions, passenger needs, traffic patterns, and operational changes.
  • Communicate clearly with Shift Supervisors regarding route coverage, delays, breaks, restroom relief, vehicle concerns, and service interruptions.
  • Follow established procedures for meal periods, rest breaks, and restroom relief without unnecessarily removing an operational shuttle from service.
  • Ensure passengers enter, ride, and exit the vehicle safely.
  • Maintain a clean, orderly, and professional vehicle environment.
  • Accurately complete required operational, inspection, attendance, incident, and vehicle documentation.
  • Report to work on time, in proper uniform, and ready to perform assigned duties.
  • Perform other transportation-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

  • Possess a current and valid driver’s license.
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Minimum of two years of experience operating a shuttle bus, passenger vehicle, commercial vehicle, or similar transportation equipment.
  • Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service in a professional environment.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and respectfully with passengers, supervisors, coworkers, and management.
  • Working knowledge of applicable state driving laws and Department of Transportation safety requirements.
  • Ability to follow routes, schedules, written procedures, and supervisor instructions.
  • Ability to maintain a professional appearance and represent ABM in a positive manner.
  • Dependable attendance and punctuality.
  • Willingness and ability to work weekends, holidays, early mornings, evenings, overnight shifts, and overtime when operationally required.
  • Ability to remain calm, professional, and safety-focused during traffic delays, passenger concerns, emergencies, or changing operational conditions.
  • Ability to complete required vehicle inspections and operational documentation accurately.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bilingual communication skills.
  • Basic first-aid or CPR knowledge.
  • Current first-aid or CPR certification.
  • Commercial Driver’s License or other license or certification related to passenger transportation or heavy vehicle operation.
  • Passenger endorsement or other applicable transportation endorsement.
  • Previous experience working in an airport, manufacturing campus, industrial site, parking operation, or 24-hour transportation environment.
  • Experience using radios, mobile applications, electronic timekeeping systems, or transportation reporting tools.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all required pre-employment screening processes, including criminal background screening, drug screening, and motor vehicle record review. Candidates must maintain a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record throughout employment and meet all company, client, state, and Department of Transportation qualification requirements.

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