Late Night Shuttle Driver

About the University

Western Washington University, with over 15,000 students in seven colleges and the graduate school, is nationally recognized for its educational programs, students and faculty. The campus is located in Bellingham, Washington, a coastal community of 90,000 overlooking Bellingham Bay, the San Juan Islands and the North Cascades Mountain range. The city lies 90 miles north of Seattle and 60 miles south of Vancouver, British Columbia. Western has additional sites in Anacortes, Bremerton, Everett, Port Angeles, and Poulsbo. Western is recognized nationally for its successes, such as being named one of the top public master's-granting institutions in the Pacific Northwest for 25 years in a row by U.S. News & World Report.

Western Washington University is committed to achieving excellence through advancing inclusive success, increasing our Washington impact, and focusing on transformational education grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and based on innovative scholarship, research, and creative activity. Western's greatest strength is the outstanding students, faculty, staff, and alumni/ae who make up its community. Western supports an inclusive governance structure for all and provides a learning and working environment in which everyone can thrive. In pursuit of this excellence, individual employees are expected to establish and maintain productive and effective inclusive working relationships amongst diverse populations including staff, faculty, administration, student, and external constituents. Further, individual employees are expected to have the ability to operationalize sustainability concepts (economic, societal, environmental) into all aspects of performing their job duties.

About the Department

Transportation Services supports Western's mission, which states that together with our students, staff, and faculty, we are committed to making a positive impact in the state and the world with a shared focus on academic excellence and inclusive achievement. We encourage applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, veterans, and other candidates from underrepresented backgrounds and with diverse experiences interested in this opportunity.

About the Position

Late Night Shuttle Drivers for Western Washington University are responsible for safely and effectively operating university-owned passenger vans. The Late-Night Shuttle Driver helps facilitate the operation of the University's late-night shuttle known as the Starlight Shuttle that provides students with a reliable way to get around campus and the community after local bus service ends. This is a professional position within the Transportation Services Department. Daily work duties will include a mix of driving, vehicle servicing, and various other tasks. The Driver reports directly to the Shuttle Operations Manager.

Responsibilities

• Safely and effectively operate university-owned passenger vans
• Facilitate the operation of the University's late-night shuttle (Starlight Shuttle)
• Provide students with a reliable way to get around campus and the community after local bus service ends
• Perform daily work duties including a mix of driving, vehicle servicing, and various other tasks

Required Qualifications

• 21 years of age or older
• Able to maintain focus and attention on safe driving
• Ability to consistently conduct self in a mature, professional and respectful demeanor with equal regard to all contacts
• Ability to follow directions and administrative policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task effectively in a fast-paced, detail-oriented and time-sensitive environment
• Have a current valid Washington state driver's license and have had a valid driver's license for at least five (5) years. Include a copy of Driver License with application.
• Within the past three (3) years, no suspension/revocation of license for reckless driving, hit and run, leaving an accident scene, failure to appear, DUI, or other vehicle-related felony; or multiple traffic offenses (4 moving violations/infractions in 12 months/5 moving violations/infractions in 24 months) resulting in a Conditional Status driving record or subsequent suspension/revocation of license, or 6 or more moving violations within a 12-month period resulting in license suspension. Include a copy of Abstract of Driving Record with application.
• Comfortable with using smart phone/tablet technology including apps, cameras and GPS functions
• Able to pass a university provided driver training course including the university large passenger van training course
• Must repeat training courses annually and attend any other specific departmental training courses
• Available to attend a weeklong training course during daylight hours prior to operating a shuttle at night
• Maintain eligibility to drive, including a valid driver's license, throughout employment

Physical Demands

• Able to lift 50 pounds
• Comfortable with and capable of lifting and securing bicycles to racks
• Comfortable with and capable of operating a wheelchair lift and securing the chair with straps and tie downs
• Able to sit for extended periods, consistent with contemporary professional driver standards
• Be physically capable of assisting passengers with entering and exiting the vehicle
• Must be comfortable working at night, driving in inclement weather, and navigating roads during hours of darkness

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional passenger carrying driving experience
• Background in customer service, interacting with the public and handling difficult/stressful situations
• Familiarity with the WWU campus and the City of Bellingham
• Experience working late at night or other irregular hours
• Experience providing services to people with disabilities

Conditions of Employment

• All employees must comply with our Immunization policies, including Proof of Rubeola Measles Immunity within 60-days of hire. Please reach out to HR@wwu.edu if you need information regarding medical or religious exemption and applicable accommodations.

Pay

$2,406 - $2,707/month (@62.5% FTE) depending on qualifications and experience

Benefits

Benefits Overview for Classified Positions

Bargaining Unit

This position is part of bargaining unit A and is covered by the collective bargaining agreement with Washington Federation of State Employees.

Application Instructions

Application materials should address your experience related to the position responsibilities and the required and preferred qualifications.

• Include a copy of Driver License with application.
• Include a copy of Abstract of Driving Record with application.

Application review begins September 11, 2026; position is open until filled.