Driver, Shuttle Services

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

UT Southwestern is actively seeking an experienced and reliable Shuttle Driver to join our Shuttles team. We are looking for someone with two (2) years minimum previous shuttle driving experience, a strong commitment to customer service, and the ability to work a flexible schedule, including split shifts, mornings, evenings, and weekends as needed. A clean driving record and valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) with passenger endorsement are required. As Shuttle Driver you will be responsible for the safe and timely transportation of patients, visitors, and staff between hospital facilities and designated locations on and around campus; works under general supervision to provide skilled work involved in regular operation of automobile, van, or mini-bus in transportation of passengers to on-campus and off-campus locations. Work Location: Dallas Campus; travel to other sites as needed.

Requirements

• Two (2) years minimum previous shuttle driving experience
• Strong commitment to customer service
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including split shifts, mornings, evenings, and weekends as needed
• Clean driving record
• Valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) with passenger endorsement
• Minimum 8th grade education
• 2 years full-time paid experience in operation of various types of motor vehicles, such as vans, mini-buses, station wagons, etc.
• Valid State of Texas Driver's License
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required for operating vehicles weighing 26,001 pounds or more
• CDL with passenger endorsement if incumbent carries 14 or more passengers including driver
• Successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening
• Compliance with substance abuse policy, which includes the possibility of random or reasonable suspicion drug testing during the course of employment.

Responsibilities

• Operates van or mini-bus for transportation of employees and visitors on scheduled route connecting on-campus and off-campus locations.
• Picks-up and delivers mail, packages, drugs, and supplies to off-campus locations on assigned route.
• In outpatient clinic, transports patients to specialty care units and agencies within cooperative system.
• Maintains vehicle operating records and reports needed maintenance and repairs.
• Performs minor and routine maintenance such as refueling, ensuring proper tire pressure, and checking oil, water, and batteries periodically.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED