UNIV - Employee Shuttle - Transportation

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

5d•$33,800 - $54,100•Onsite

About The Position

Transportation is hiring two drivers: Clinical Outreach Transportation Services (COTS) and On-Demand Transport (ODT). The COTS driver picks up doctors and staff, transports them to MUSC affiliated medical facilities, and returns them to a drop-off location. This role involves vehicle inspections, fueling, cleaning, understanding request details, accommodating passengers, and maintaining records. The ODT driver transports clinical staff, patients, students, and employees within the assigned area, ensuring safe boarding and disembarking. This role also includes fueling, cleaning, vehicle inspections, transporting patients requiring special assistance (including wheelchair transport with Q-Straint system), and communicating with dispatchers. Both roles may involve other duties as assigned, such as substituting for other drivers or providing quick rides.

Requirements

One year of experience in the operation or maintenance of heavy equipment, motorized vehicles or machinery that is directly related to the area of employment.
Some positions require a valid driver's license and/or commercial driver's license.
Must be able to safely operate all types of motor vehicles including cars, trucks, vans, and small buses.
Must be able to communicate effectively and work efficiently under stress.
Must have current, valid SC Driver's License and a certified copy of ten-year driving record from DMV.
Ability to obtain and maintain a valid drivers license.
Computer literacy.
Ability to work overtime as required.

Nice To Haves

Ability to work in dusty areas.

Responsibilities

Picks-up doctor’s and staff at designated meeting point and transports them to a MUSC affiliated medical facility.
Waits until doctors and staff complete their duties in order to return them to a MUSC affiliated drop-off location.
Perform driver pre/post vehicle inspections (i.e., inspects tires, adds fluids, reports damages).
Fuel and clean vehicles assigned for each COTS request (i.e., mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, and washing).
Responsible for understanding details of their assigned COTs requests (i.e., pick-up times, location, passengers, etc.)
Responsible for reasonably accommodating doctors and staff (i.e., providing portable Wi-Fi hotspots, parking in a shady area, etc.)
Maintain accurate administrative and operational records, including vehicle inspection logs, mileage reports, accident/incident documentation, and COTS folders.
Performs other duties as assigned including but not limited to substituting for other drivers, quick rides, patients transport, and campus shuttle.
Transports clinical staff, patients, students, and/or employees to various locations within the assigned area of operations.
Boards and discharges passengers with concern and consideration in a safe and efficient manner.
Monitor vehicle performance on the road and immediately isolate and remedy issues that are within the normal scope of a vehicle operator’s responsibility.
Responsible for fueling and cleaning of vehicle; mopping, sweeping, vacuuming and washing.
Performs operator’s pre/post vehicle inspections and adds fluids as needed.
Responsible for transporting patients that require special assistance.
Must transport patients in wheel chairs using the Q-Straint system.
Responsible for following all procedures regarding the safe and timely transport of patients.
Substitutes for other drivers, quick rides, out of town travels (day trip).
Communicates with UTS and Life Guard dispatchers to ensure daily assignments.
Performs other duties as assigned.