"Motor Equipment Operator"

Job Details

Job Posting:
JR101549 Motor Equipment Operator (Open)

Department:
Auxillary Services, PM

Position Type:
Regular

Open Date:
01-09-2026

Salary:
$39,140 - $45,969

Job Description:
Under general supervision operates light and medium duty motorized equipment used in the maintenance of fields, roads, and similar areas in all kinds of weather.

Responsibilities:

• The Motor Equipment Operator I safely operates light and medium motorized vehicles to support campus transportation services.
• Responsibilities include performing basic preventative maintenance checks, following all safety procedures, completing transportation logs, and providing reliable, customer-focused service.
• Work is performed under direct supervision in accordance with established transportation protocols and schedules.

Vehicle Operations

• Operates medium- and heavy-duty commercial passenger vehicles, including shuttle buses, vans, cars, and utility carts, in accordance with assigned routes, schedules, and safety protocols.
• Provides transportation for athletic team travel, student groups, and university-sponsored activities.
• Provides chauffeur and courier services as assigned, ensuring safe, timely, and professional transport of passengers, documents, and materials to designated locations.
• Ensures safe loading and unloading of passengers, equipment, and luggage.
• Follows all Department of Transportation (DOT) guidelines, university policies, and safety regulations.

Safety & Compliance

• Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections; reports mechanical issues immediately.
• Cleans and sanitizes interior passenger areas, including seats, handrails, windows, floors, and the driver’s area, to maintain a safe and hygienic environment.
• Performs restroom cleaning on buses, including disinfecting fixtures, restocking supplies, and ensuring waste is emptied and properly disposed of.
• Conducts routine exterior cleaning as needed and reports any sanitation, odor, or maintenance concerns to supervisors promptly.
• Adheres to all traffic laws, defensive driving techniques, and university safety protocols.
• Responds appropriately to emergencies or incidents while in service.

Customer Service & Communication

• Provides courteous, professional service to all passengers.
• Communicates route changes, delays, or concerns to dispatch or supervisor promptly.
• Assist passengers with mobility needs when required.
• Represents the Transportation Department in a professional manner.

Operational Support

• Completes daily logs, mileage reports, fuel records, and incident reports accurately.
• Supports transportation needs for university events, ceremonies, and athletics.
• Works during evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events as assigned.
• Provides essential transportation during inclement weather and university closures.
• Performs other duties as assigned to ensure smooth departmental operations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma required.
• Commercial Class B Driver's License in the State of Maryland with passenger endorsement. With a clean driving record.
• Ability to successfully complete university driver safety training.
• Demonstrated experience operating motorized vehicles in a professional or structured environment.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs., sit for extended periods, and assist passengers when needed.
• Strong knowledge of safe driving practices and vehicle operation procedures.
• Ability to maintain composure and professionalism in fast-paced or high-traffic environments.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to follow schedules, directions, and established procedures.
• Commitment to safety, customer service, and teamwork.

Conditions of Employment:

• Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiries and/or medical examinations to determine their ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Employees in this job class must maintain the required valid driver’s license with no more than five (5) points on their driving record.
• Employees in this job class may be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing in accordance with university policy and state regulations.
• This position requires the ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, during inclement weather, and during university closures or emergency situations.
• Continued employment is contingent upon compliance with all transportation safety standards, training requirements, and university policies.

Additional Job Information:

Benefits include medical, dental, prescription, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment insurance and life insurance; paid time for paid sick leave, annual leave, and personal leave; 12 paid holidays per year, tuition remission; employer-funded pension and supplemental retirement accounts.