Public Transport Driver | Full-Time

UF Health • Gainesville, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Transport drivers provide safe, prompt and courteous transportation for patients, visitors and staff. Before beginning their routes, drivers must complete a pre-trip inspection of their vehicle, including safety equipment. All drivers follow schedules and routes over the Health Center Complex and surrounding area, load and unload wheelchairs and strollers using the lift platform on the bus. Drivers routinely interact with customers answering questions about the hospital, clinics, parking, shuttle bus routes, and remote sites, they strive to make the ride comfortable and be as informative as possible. Drivers must operate vehicles safely in one of the heaviest traffic areas in town. Bus routes vary; drivers make numerous trips each day over the same streets and parking lots stopping frequently at designated stops. Drivers must be alert to prevent accidents, especially in heavy traffic or in bad weather, and to avoid sudden stops or swerves, which jar passengers. Drivers must make a pre-trip inspection of their vehicle and report any safety concerns and potential Maintenance issues. All drivers must be able to fill out accident reports when necessary. Driving a bus through heavy traffic while dealing with passengers is not physically strenuous, but it can be stressful and fatiguing. Drivers work with very little direct supervision with full responsibility for the bus and passengers.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year experience driving a class C or higher passenger bus or class B, or higher truck, or six (6) months experience with the successful completion of a state approved CDL training course.
• Bus drivers must hold a class A or B commercial driver's license (CDL), with passenger endorsement, from the state of Florida.
• Minimum age of 25.
• Comply with Federal regulations and any state regulations that exceed Federal requirements.
• Must not have more than 6 points on their license in the last 3 years.
• Must not have been convicted of a felony involving the use of a motor vehicle; a crime involving drugs; driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol; or hit-and-run driving which resulted in injury or death.
• Must be courteous.
• Must have an even temperament and emotional stability.
• Must have strong communication skills.
• Must be able to coordinate and manage large groups of people.
• Will operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose as a 'frequent driver'.
• Class A or B Florida Commercial License.
• Current Driver Physical Examination and Medical Certificate pursuant to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, Title 49, Parts 391.41 and 391.43.

Responsibilities

• Complete a pre-trip inspection of their vehicle, including safety equipment.
• Follow schedules and routes over the Health Center Complex and surrounding area.
• Load and unload wheelchairs and strollers using the lift platform on the bus.
• Routinely interact with customers answering questions about the hospital, clinics, parking, shuttle bus routes, and remote sites.
• Operate vehicles safely in one of the heaviest traffic areas in town.
• Make numerous trips each day over the same streets and parking lots stopping frequently at designated stops.
• Be alert to prevent accidents, especially in heavy traffic or in bad weather, and to avoid sudden stops or swerves, which jar passengers.
• Make a pre-trip inspection of their vehicle and report any safety concerns and potential Maintenance issues.
• Fill out accident reports when necessary.

What This Job Offers

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