Transporter Specialist - Evening Shift

About the role

These roles are responsible for managing and overseeing the day-to-day functions that support the university’s physical and logistical needs. Staff in these positions work to ensure that facilities are well‑maintained, operational processes are efficient, and UVA environments are welcoming and functional. These roles manage transportation services, including shuttles, parking facilities, and vehicle maintenance, ensuring that students, staff, and visitors have safe, efficient, and reliable options for navigating the grounds and surrounding areas. Responsibilities also include analyzing parking and transportation needs, enforcing parking rules and regulations, issuing parking permits, managing the transportation fleet, and handling specialized roles related to air travel.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee day‑to‑day support functions for university facilities
• Ensure facilities are well‑maintained and operational processes are efficient
• Manage transportation services: shuttles, parking facilities, vehicle maintenance
• Analyze parking and transportation needs
• Enforce parking rules and regulations
• Issue parking permits and manage the transportation fleet
• Handle specialized air‑travel related roles

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience: At least 8 months of prior work experience (part‑time student work may be considered)
• Licensure: Virginia Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Type A or B with Passenger and Air Brake endorsements, or a valid Virginia Driver's License with ability to obtain the CDL with endorsements within the first 45 days of hire; must maintain a positive point balance on existing license
• Physical Demands: Ability to safely operate a transit bus requiring sustained sitting, driving, pushing/pulling controls, repetitive motion, use of both hands, fine finger manipulation, wrist movement, ability to depress service brake and accelerator, turn signal controls; ability to climb stairs (at least one step); ability to bend, lift, and carry for ADA accessible equipment; work during special events may involve standing, traveling, bending, lifting, and carrying

Benefits

• Sign‑on bonus of $3,000 (with 1‑year service agreement)
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Retirement Savings
• Long‑term and Short‑term Disability
• Health Savings Plans and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Certification and Education Support

Pay

The pay range for this role is $17.50 – $29.55 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.