Shuttle Driver (Part-Time), Department of Parking and Transportation

This position is not eligible for sponsorship of non-immigrant or immigrant visa status.

About the Role

Operates University vehicles to provide safe transportation of faculty, staff, and students on and off campus locations.

Responsibilities

• Operates University vehicles to provide safe transportation of faculty, staff, and students on and off campus locations, as assigned.
• Performs vehicle pre-and post-trip inspections; reports any defects; maintains a clean and neat vehicle.
• Reports items left on shuttles to lost and found along with any relevant information.
• Completes rider logs for all persons transported and uses a two-way radio to communicate.
• Delivers and picks up vehicles for repair; obtains rented vehicles from various locations.
• Trains new or temporary shuttle drivers on routes.
• Builds rapport with students and employees, allowing them to have a sense of safety and security.

Requirements

• High School diploma or G.E.D. with two years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least one year driving 25-passenger or larger shuttles/buses.
• CDL-B with a P endorsement.
• Ability to meet the requirements of the University’s automobile insurance.
• Ability to write detailed and accurate reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written in English.
• Excellent interpersonal and time management skills.
• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures and make logical decisions.
• Ability to detect problems and report information to appropriate personnel.
• Ability to operate equipment safely, such as vehicle wheelchair lifts and two-way radios.
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
• Ability to complete First Aid, CPR, and Bloodborne Pathogen training.
• Basic knowledge of Hazardous Materials and Identification Plaques.
• Basic ability to check the mechanical soundness of large passenger vehicles.
• Ability to work during holidays, weekends, day and night shifts, and overtime.

Physical Requirements

• Climbing, crouching, standing, walking, lifting, talking, hearing.
• Visual acuity is required to observe unauthorized or unlawful, unsafe/hazardous situations, behaviors, or individuals, to describe physical descriptions of people, articles, or activities, to complete written reports, and view computer terminals.
• Occasionally communicating with others to exchange information.
• Constantly assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Constantly operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
• Occasionally operating a wheelchair lift as needed.
• Constantly remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Constantly repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Environmental Conditions

• Occasionally subject to adverse weather conditions.
• Occasionally low temperatures.
• Occasional high temperatures.
• Occasional outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.
• Occasional noisy environments.

Schedule

Part time