Shuttle/Escort Driver - Transportation Services

Carnegie Mellon University’s Transportation Services department is searching for a Shuttle/Escort Driver to join the team in an exciting and challenging work environment.

About the role

In this role, you will operate shuttle buses and multi-passenger vans on predetermined routes, making stops at designated locations, and on call-out to student residences within an approximate one-and-a-half-mile radius of campus or between any university buildings, including off-campus housing.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and security of passengers by immediately reporting any criminal or suspicious activity, disturbances, threats, or requests for medical assistance.
• Report hazardous road conditions, traffic citations, violations, or incidents.
• Safely operate assigned vehicles, including conducting visual and physical inspections before, during, and at the end of each shift.
• Refuel and clean the interior of the vehicle as needed, and report any maintenance problems or concerns.
• Follow all traffic laws as outlined in Title 18, The PA Vehicle Code, and all Federal DOT regulations and requirements for CDL operators.
• Maintain constant direct contact with and follow all instructions from the Transportation Manager.
• Adhere to established routes, department guidelines, rules, and protocols.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1-3 years of previous driving experience.
• Valid PA Driver’s License.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Passenger Endorsement (Class A or B, without air brake restriction, and current medical card).
• Valid DOT Medical Certificate.

Requirements

• Successful background check.
• Pre-employment drug and alcohol screen, subject to post-accident, random, reasonable suspicion, return-to-duty, and follow-up testing.
• PA Child Protection Clearances (Act 153).
• Fitness for duty assessment and pre-employment medical exam.
• Driver history check, including record of violations and crashes.
• Registration and electronic consent for initial full query with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, resulting in no prohibitions.
• Consent to yearly FMCSA Clearinghouse and driver Motor Vehicle Record queries.

Skills

• Ability to interact professionally and respectfully with a diverse campus community.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate reports and records.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow motor vehicle/traffic laws while maintaining a safe environment.
• Willingness to work evening hours and shift work.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to perform tasks with minimal direction.
• Strong reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient computer and analytical skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous retirement savings program with employer contributions.
• Tuition benefits.
• Ample paid time off and observed holidays.
• Life and accidental death and disability insurance.
• Free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass.
• Access to Family Concierge Team for childcare navigation.
• Fitness center access.

Pay

Hourly pay basis.

Schedule

Full-time (40 hours/week), non-exempt position with evening hours and shift work required.

Applicants must be currently legally authorized to work for CMU in the United States; sponsorship is not available for this opportunity.