Motor Vehicle Operator 1 - 10 Months (Multiple Positions)

Montclair State University•Montclair, NJ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Motor Vehicle Operator 1 is responsible for the operation of Shuttle Bus vehicles on, around, and in the vicinity of the Montclair State University campus. This role ensures safe, efficient, and reliable transportation for campus constituents, adhering to schedules and handling emergency situations. The position also involves maintaining vehicle functionality, providing customer service, and performing necessary inspections and reporting.

Requirements

Two (2) years of experience in work involving the operation of commercial buses.
Possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A or B Driver’s license issued by the New Jersey Division of Motor Vehicles.
Possess the applicable endorsements (passenger and air brake endorsement) for the class and type of vehicle being operated.
Must be flexible and available for all assigned shifts, overtime and holiday assignments.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the methods used to operate and maintain vehicles and motorized equipment.
Knowledge of minor automobile repair procedures.
Knowledge of the methods used to load, unload, and deliver varied types of materials and to maintain basic records, invoices, and receipts.

Responsibilities

Operate the campus shuttle bus and provide safe, efficient and reliable transportation to campus constituents, in accordance with established schedules and during emergency situations.
Ensure safe and proper function of assigned vehicle, provide effective communication, make suggestions for enhancements to the shuttle system.
Provide excellent customer service at all times.
Report all mechanical problems immediately to the supervisor.
Maintain cleanliness of vehicle, removing and properly disposing of debris from bus at the end of each shift.
Complete and submit all required forms and reports to supervisor prior to the end of shift.
Conduct pre-trip inspections before driving when starting a shift and a post-trip inspection at the end of the shift.
Operate ADA equipment in a knowledgeable and capable manner.
Report accidents and damage to the supervisor and proper authorities immediately.
Maintain a pleasant and friendly environment for passengers; provide directions and information about the University and surrounding locations; assist passengers with boarding and disembarking vehicles as necessary.
Perform proper log-on and log-off procedures for TripShot vehicle tracking and maintain communications with dispatch office at all times.
Maintain cleanliness of bus shelters.
May be required to perform clerical and/or administrative duties as assigned.
Demonstrate continuous efforts to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.
Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the institution and Department of Transportation Services.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Management retains the right to add or change job duties at any time.