Job Details
Vehicle Operators
Job Summary
Shuttle Bus Driver.
Must be 21 years of age.
Must pass background check and drug screen.
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The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.
Responsibilities
Vehicle Operator, I
Operate a shuttle bus and smaller passenger type vehicles. Provide transit service to the campus community along fixed routes as well as scheduled A.D.A. service. Load and secure wheel chair passengers using the wheel chair lifts and tie downs supplied in all buses as applicable. Inspect equipment daily for damage, equipment failures, and safety items to ensure the safe use of the equipment while performing assigned duties. Fill out, in writing, the Daily Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR). All routes are extremely time sensitive therefore all drivers must be punctual, report to work on time and drive routes as scheduled. All drivers are expected to arrive in uniform no less than 15 minutes prior to scheduled shift. The ability to follow shut down procedures, clean out buses and empty garbage is necessary. Driver needs to be safe, courteous, and professional. Must be able to sit for long periods of time as well as stand for periods of time. May instruct others of a lesser classification in methods of operating heavy vehicles and equipment as instructed by the crew leader. Performs clean-up service as necessary to provide a pleasant environment for the University community.
Requires little to no related experience. **Paid CDL training and testing.
This is an Entry-Level position in the Support track.
Job Code: S27591
Grade: S13
Expected Pay Rate: Vehicle Operator 1a: $20.00, Vehicle Operator 1b: $21.00
• This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Vehicle Operator, II
Operate a shuttle bus and smaller passenger type vehicles. Provide transit service to the campus community along fixed routes as well as scheduled A.D.A. service. Load and secure wheel chair passengers using the wheel chair lifts and tie downs supplied in all buses as applicable. Inspect equipment daily for damage, equipment failures, and safety items to ensure the safe use of the equipment while performing assigned duties. Fill out, in writing, the Daily Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR). All routes are extremely time sensitive therefore all drivers must be punctual, report to work on time and drive routes as scheduled. All drivers are expected to arrive in uniform no less than 15 minutes prior to scheduled shift. The ability to follow shut down procedures, clean out buses and empty garbage is necessary. Driver needs to be safe, courteous, and professional. Must be able to sit for long periods of time as well as stand for periods of time. May instruct others of a lesser classification in methods of operating heavy vehicles and equipment as instructed by the crew leader. Performs clean-up service as necessary to provide a pleasant environment for the University community.
Requires at least 1 year of related experience. Must have 1 year CDL experience.This is an Intermediate Level position in the Support track.Job Code: S27592
Grade: S15Expected Pay Range: $22.00
• This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
Vehicle Operator, I: Requires little to no related experience.
Vehicle Operator, II: Requires at least 1 year of related experience.
Preferences
Previous bus driving experience highly preferred.
Excellent familiarity with connecting UTA and TRAX routes.
Special Instructions
Requisition Number: PRN45674B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Varies
Department: 00450 - Commuter Services - Operations
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $20.00 - $22.00/h DOE
Close Date: 10/17/2026
Open Until Filled:
To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/205573