Shuttle Bus Driver (Contractual) PM Shift

Primary Duties

• Operates specialized medium and heavy-duty commercial buses with a gross vehicle weight in excess of 26,000 pounds.
• Ensures passenger safety at all times and resolves passenger issues.
• Serves as a representative of the institution by providing quality customer service to the students and by being respectful of the surrounding community.
• Adheres to assigned bus schedules, follows code of conduct policies and procedures, and handles emergencies while transporting students.
• Follows all safety regulations in accordance with the Department of Motor Vehicles' driving regulations and institution-specific guidelines.
• Documents and reports passenger information, fuel and oil consumption, mileage, hourly operation, and maintenance activities.
• Conducts daily and routine safety checks of equipment prior to and during use and assures safe operation.
• Troubleshot and repaired minor malfunctions.
• Responsible for the safe transportation of university patrons by way of a state-approved passenger vehicle.
• Drive the assigned route and schedule, obeying all parking and traffic rules and regulations/ laws safely. Responsible for the payment of traffic violation citations received when driving the shuttle.
• Consistently perform pre- and post-trip shuttle inspections. Note any damage or maintenance concerns regarding the shuttle. Record ridership numbers for each shift driven.
• Remove all loose trash debris from inside the shuttle at the end of the shift.
• Wipe down the driver's cabin at the end of each shift.
• Collect and report any passenger items found on the bus.
• Make suggestions to enhance or improve shuttle routes and/or schedules.
• Properly document and report any shuttle accidents or incidents.
• Perform other special transportation requests as assigned (departmental, student organization, or outside requests).
• Complete necessary driver trainings as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.