"Part-Time Ore Cart Shuttle Driver"

The Part-Time Ore Cart Shuttle Driver performs services essential to customer transport (pick-up and delivery) within Golden, as well as customer service and other duties necessary to support Transportation's overall mission.

This position requires strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to navigate different situations and/or conflicts that might arise. Flexibility and reliability are essential skills needed for this position. Training will be provided for all drivers.

This is a part-time, on-call position, not exceeding 20 hours per week. Shifts will vary depending on business needs and may include the following hours and days: 6:30am-9:30pm, 7 days per week, except for all Mines designated holidays.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Driving/Customer Transport

• Comply with all state laws governing vehicle operation, Colorado School of Mines policies and procedures, and all relevant safety functions and regulations.
• Provide passengers with assistance entering and exiting vehicles and help them with any luggage or other items (e.g., strollers, wheelchairs, bikes).
• Operate vehicles with specialized equipment, such as wheelchair lifts, to transport and secure passengers with additional needs.
• Ability to safely navigate and operate the shuttle/vehicle in challenging weather conditions such as rain, snow, fog, and ice.
• Skillfully manage various road hazards including construction zones, roadwork, detours, and unexpected obstacles. Maintain awareness of changing traffic patterns and road conditions to make necessary adjustments when needed.
• Adapt to changes in route and timing caused by weather, accidents, or detours. Adjust driving speed and behavior according to road conditions while maintaining passenger comfort and safety.
• Stay vigilant and respond appropriately to pedestrians, bicyclists, and other non-motorized road users. Always be prepared to stop or adjust speed to ensure their safety, especially in busy or congested areas.
• Use defensive driving strategies to anticipate potential hazards and reduce the risk of accidents, including maintaining safe distances from other vehicles, observing speed limits, and remaining aware of other drivers' behaviors.
• Adhere to route schedules and stops to ensure service is consistent and reliable.
• Communicate clearly and politely with all passengers, including answering questions and inquiries regarding service and routes.
• Foster and maintain professional, respectful, and positive relationships with both passengers and co-workers, ensuring a collaborative and courteous work environment.
• Serve as a positive ambassador for the service by promoting a safe, welcoming, courteous, and professional image, and consistently representing the program's values to passengers and the community.
• Ensure passengers follow all safety regulations.
• Communicate with managers, supervisors, and drivers by radio, phone, and computer to exchange information regarding department needs and service alerts.

Vehicle/Equipment Serviceability

• Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicles are safe and operational.
• Complete daily required paperwork.
• Perform routine vehicle maintenance, such as regulating tire pressure, adding fuel and other necessary vehicle fluids.
• Notify appropriate parties of vehicle problems.
• Regular cleaning of interior/exterior of vehicles, including washing, sweeping, mopping, sanitizing, dusting, waxing, etc.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent; AND
• Three (3) years of driving experience that may include driving passenger vans, school buses, and/or equivalent service transportation vehicles.
• One (1) year of demonstrated customer service experience, preferably related to driving transportation vehicles.
• Candidates must have a valid and current Colorado Driver's License at time of application.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Four or more years of transportation driving experience.
• Demonstrated experience working with individuals of different lived experiences and abilities.
• Experience with Microsoft including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Certified CDL driver

Salary and Benefits

$23 - $27/hour

Mines takes into consideration a combination of candidate's education, training and experience as well as the position's scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required in the role, work location, and external market and internal value when determining a salary level for potential new employees.

Colorado School of Mines offers a robust portfolio of benefits for all employees. For this role, that includes:

• Flexible health and dental care options
• Generous sick/vacation time: 13 paid holidays per year - including a week-long winter break for entire campus.
• Fully vested retirement plan on first day of employment, with generous employer contribution
• Tuition benefits (6 credits per year for employees, 50 percent discount for dependents)
• Free RTD Ecopass