Job Details
Job Posting:
JR101549 Motor Equipment Operator (Open)
Department:
Auxillary Services, PM
Position Type:
Regular
Open Date:
[contact details available in the full listing]
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.
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