Vehicle Operators

About the role

This is an Entry-Level position in the Support track.

Responsibilities

• Operate a shuttle bus and smaller passenger type vehicles.
• Provide transit service to the campus community along fixed routes as well as scheduled A.D.A. service.
• Load and secure wheelchair passengers using wheelchair lifts and tie-downs supplied in all buses as applicable.
• Inspect equipment daily for damage, equipment failures, and safety items to ensure safe use while performing assigned duties.
• Fill out, in writing, the Daily Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR).
• Follow time-sensitive routes; report to work on time and drive routes as scheduled.
• Arrive in uniform no less than 15 minutes prior to scheduled shift.
• Follow shut down procedures, clean out buses, and empty garbage.
• Be safe, courteous, and professional.
• Sit for long periods of time and stand for periods of time.
• May instruct others of a lesser classification in methods of operating heavy vehicles and equipment as instructed by the crew leader.
• Perform clean-up service as necessary to provide a pleasant environment for the University community.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must pass background check and drug screen.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time as well as stand for periods of time.

Qualifications

• Vehicle Operator, I: Requires little to no related experience.
• Vehicle Operator, II: Requires at least 1 year of related experience and 1 year CDL experience.
• EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (e.g., bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Preferences

• Previous Bus Driving Experience Highly Preferred.
• Excellent familiarity with connecting UTA and TRAX routes.

Benefits

• Paid CDL training and testing.

Pay

• Vehicle Operator, I: $20.00 per hour.
• Vehicle Operator, II: $22.00 per hour.

Schedule

Varies; full-time or part-time.