Part-Time Transit Driver

Part-Time Transit Driver

Company: University of Oklahoma

Job Number: 260280

Organization: OU Transportation

Job Location: Oklahoma-Oklahoma City-Health Sciences Center

Work Schedule: Varies

Work Type: Onsite

Salary Range: Targeted salary up to $15.87 hourly depending on experience.

Benefits Provided: Yes

Required Attachments: Resume

Job Description:

Responsible for providing bus/transit/small van shuttle service to employees, students, visitors, or patients. Assures vehicle is properly equipped, serviced, and cleaned. May perform minor maintenance/repairs and provide reports for services provided.

Duties:

• Operates vehicle while following scheduled routes and maintaining a time schedule in order to efficiently transport employees, students, visitors or patients around the Campus.
• Ensures transit vehicle is properly equipped, maintained, and cleaned.
• Performs minor maintenance/repairs and constructs reports for services rendered.
• Assists in the loading/unloading of the transit passengers and equipment. Also, assists passengers with seatbelts, tie downs, and cautions of approaching vehicles.
• May drive a lift equipped van.
• Completes necessary internal, compliance, and accident report forms.
• Schedules customer rides for transit buses/vans.
• Provides dispatch services as rider needs necessitate
• Disseminates routine transit/transportation information. Also, may speak to groups concerning transportation services.
• Performs other duties as needed in order to successfully fulfill the functions of the position.

Job Requirements

Required Education and Experience: High School diploma or GED, AND:

• 12 months experience driving large vehicles, performing delivery services, or closely related service.

Skills:

• Good customer service skills with sensitivity to customer needs
• Excellent driving record
• Ability to accurately read and understand written materials and instructions
• Performs simple recordkeeping operations
• Basic computer and math skills
• Detail oriented for accuracy of data and information

Certifications: Valid Oklahoma Driver's License in order to drive University vehicles or ability to obtain within 30 days from hire date.

Advertised Physical Requirements:

Physical:

• Good physical condition.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs.
• Ability to climb, crouch, bend, or stoop.
• Ability to push or pull.

Environmental:

• Regular exposure to disagreeable conditions.
• Exposure to extreme temperature changes, odors and loud noises.
• May wear and maintain uniforms and work shift work.