Truck Driver 1

About the role

This position is 100% on-site at the Seattle campus and is not telework eligible.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections; complete daily vehicle inspection paperwork and report any vehicle maintenance problems to supervisor or lead driver.
• Drive a multi occupancy wheelchair lift-equipped vehicle in varied weather and traffic conditions within specific time constraints.
• Provide safe and courteous transportation between specified facilities and campus buildings.
• Adhere to traffic regulations and report any accidents or injuries immediately.
• Maintain route schedule.
• Provide excellent customer service through effective, clear, courteous, and professional interactions with clients, colleagues, and the campus community.
• Communicate courteously and effectively; provide verbal information to the public regarding routes, schedules, directions, and other service-related information; communicate and interact with individuals of various backgrounds and speaking or physical/cognitive abilities.
• Aid passengers getting on and off vehicles as needed.
• Possess and apply the ability to handle stressful situations and changing priorities effectively.
• Communicate effectively with the program manager, assistant manager, and administrative staff via MS tablet, two-way radio when traffic, vehicle, or passenger issues occur; contact other drivers as needed to relay traffic information when problems are encountered; respond to two-way radio calls from dispatch in a safe and timely manner.
• Remove litter from vehicle between runs and at end of each shift; sweep vehicle at end of shift; fuel vehicles as required.
• Aid in keeping accurate records regarding the number of passengers; track data on driver electronic tablets as required; assist in developing routes, stops, and detours as needed; assist in maintaining UW access maps & guides.
• Review, compose and respond to work-related e-mail as needed; complete computer-based reports as needed.
• Support all management directives and the vision and values of Transportation Services.
• Comply with all University, Facilities Services and Transportation Services policies and procedures.
• Participate in and follow through with Transportation Services process improvement initiatives.
• Actively participate in meetings and training as scheduled.
• Provide administrative support to Shuttles office.
• Serve as a UW Shuttles dispatch back-up.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Possession of a valid motor vehicle driver operator's license.
• Excellent driving record.
• Basic computer skills.
• Excellent customer service experience.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to perform successfully, working independently and as part of a team.
• Must be able to follow written and/or verbal instructions and communicate in English regarding the use of chemicals, supplies, and equipment; comply with safety policies and procedures.
• Experience operating wheelchair lift-equipped vehicles.
• Experience transporting persons with disabilities.
• One year of experience as a shuttle driver.
• Valid CPR/First Aid certification.
• Knowledge of University of Washington campus & facilities.