Motor Vehicle Operator II

University of Florida • Gainesville, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Operates UF Transportation and Parking Services vehicles to provide transport for students, staff and visitors in a safe, efficient and courteous manner. Follows defined policies and procedures. Utilizes department-provided equipment to communicate with dispatch, supervisors and fellow drivers while staying on schedule. Performs required pre-trip and post trip vehicle inspections and records ridership on tablets. Keeps the interior of the vehicle clean and informs supervisor of all needed repairs and maintenance. Assists with special event transportation and additional duties on an as-needed basis as directed by supervisor. Aids riders in need of embarking and disembarking assistance, including proper use of hydraulic lift for wheelchair riders. This position is covered by the Federal Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991, requiring pre-employment and continuing post-employment drug & alcohol testing.

Requirements

• Completion of ninth grade.
• One (1) year of relevant experience.
• Current Florida commercial driver’s license A, B or C with passenger (P) endorsement Required.
• Must hold a valid commercial driver’s license and passenger endorsement as a condition of employment.
• Must be subject to pre-employment & continuing post-employment drug & alcohol testing.

Nice To Haves

• Previous professional driving experience with transporting passengers preferred.
• Skill in operating a large passenger vehicle in congested areas.
• Knowledge and skill in operating a wheelchair lift equipped disabled shuttle.
• Ability to maintain schedule on fixed route while performing multiple stops with pickup and drop-off of passengers.
• Safe driving record.
• Ability to recognize need for any vehicle maintenance.
• Knowledge of campus parking and transportation rules and regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Self-motivated and able to work effectively with limited supervision.
• Ability to read and follow both written and verbal instructions and communicate effectively.
• Ability to use and operate Android and iPhone phones and tablets for scheduling purposes.

Responsibilities

• Operates UF Transportation and Parking Services vehicles to provide transport for students, staff and visitors.
• Follows defined policies and procedures.
• Utilizes department-provided equipment to communicate with dispatch, supervisors and fellow drivers while staying on schedule.
• Perform required pre-trip and post trip vehicle inspections.
• Record ridership on tablets.
• Keep the interior of the vehicle clean.
• Inform supervisor of all needed repairs and maintenance.
• Assists with special event transportation.
• Aids riders in need of embarking and disembarking assistance, including proper use of hydraulic lift for wheelchair riders.

What This Job Offers

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