Evening Lead Tram Driver

Details•San Diego, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Tram Service is an on-campus shuttle service that moves students, faculty, staff and visitors to various stops on the campus. The trams run in a circular loop throughout the entire campus as well as short loops to media reaccommodate heavier traffic from Manchester Village and the West Parking Structure. The Tram Service also provides morning and evening service to Old Town Trolley Station. The Tram Service operates full time during the fall and spring semesters and on a limited basis during intersession and summer. Under supervision, this position is responsible for the operation of a bus designed to carry up to 30 passengers on and off campus. Perform duties requiring moderate physical strength and adequate dexterity to perform the work. This position supports the University and department in offering quality service and helps to create a welcoming environment. As the evening lead tram driver, this position provides support associated with the daily evening tram operations to the Director of University Mobility and Scheduling. Duties include, but are not restricted to; assisting the supervisor in conducting inspections and reports, requisitioning and distributing supplies, equipment and materials; relaying instructions from the supervisor; and providing support and direction to tram drivers as needed.

Requirements

Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of 5 years’ operating with a Class B license with passenger endorsement of 30 or more.
Must be able to clearly communicate information to a wide variety of people, as well as the ability to handle problem passengers.
Must possess strength and mobility to assist passengers who use a wheelchair.
Skilled in driving vehicles in pedestrian congested areas.
Knowledge of various safe-driving techniques.
Familiar with campus building names and offices to help direct visitors.
Knowledgeable of campus layout and parking facilities.
Capable of providing feedback regarding schedules, routes, and potential improvements to tram services.
Successfully pass drug-screening test; have not tested positive on previous Department of Transportation (DOT) random drug and alcohol tests and maintain Class B commercial driver’s license.
Must be able to work assigned hours and may be required to work overtime and weekends, as needed.
Must have a valid California class B driver’s license with passenger endorsement of 30 or more and will be required to drive University vehicles.
Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes.
Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.
Complete drug and alcohol reasonable suspicion training upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Cover Letter Preferred

Responsibilities

Drives tram on designated routes.
Maintains current Class B driver’s license with passenger endorsement of 30+ and medical certification.
Adheres to all traffic regulations.
Drives in a safe and efficient manner.
Maintains scheduled runs.
Displays courteous manners to all passengers.
Checks vehicles for obvious damage and maintenance needs (tires, cleanliness).
Helps maintain fleet cleanliness.
Practices non-aggressive, defensive driving techniques; anticipates and reports traffic problems to other drivers and manager.
Monitors gauges and sensors on trams, reports discrepancies, and initiates corrections.
Monitors and responds to communications over the radio.
Maintains current knowledge of applicable safety procedures and emergency equipment in the event of an illness, accident, or breakdown.
Follows safety practices appropriate to the trade and complies with rules and regulations established by the University, state and federal agencies.
Assists in completing tasks and/or projects.
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Makes adjustments to daily routes and schedules as needed when supervisor is absent.
Report drivers’ shift adjustments when necessary.
Serves as a backup driver for any special events as needed.
Regularly works with facilities transportation/maintenance manager to assist in vehicle inspection rotation and assists with transporting vehicles off campus for repairs.
Initiates vehicle maintenance repairs daily when reported on the prior driver’s Daily Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR).
Assists supervisor weekly in ensuring DVIR’s are being completed and filed accurately.
Assists supervisor in maintaining weekly records and submits reports of pertinent information.
Assists supervisor in conducting initial onboarding and training for new drivers as needed.