Shuttle Bus Driver

University of Colorado•Colorado Springs, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is seeking a Shuttle Bus Driver to join the Parking & Transportation Services team. This role is primarily responsible for transporting passengers across campus and may occasionally perform bus charters off campus within approximately 100 miles. The position requires maintaining a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with passenger and airbrake endorsements and is subject to random driving record checks and alcohol/drug screenings. This is a minimum of 50% part-time position, typically working Monday to Friday during the fall and spring semesters (averaging 29-35 hours/week) and summer semesters (averaging 15-20 hours/week). Bus charters may also be requested on evenings, weekends, and during semester breaks. Drivers supporting evening and weekend work may receive shift pay premiums.

Requirements

Must possess a valid Colorado driver’s license.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must be able to successfully pass pre-employment background checks and regulated DOT drug screening.
Must possess the ability to complete physical components of the job, including the ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Upon hire, if you do not have a valid Class C or higher CDL with passenger endorsement, we will provide training and testing to obtain a CDL and a passenger endorsement, however, you must be able to successfully complete all CDL testing and training phases within the preestablished timelines to maintain employment status.
In conjunction with the CDL training prerequisites, you will be required to pass a DOT physical and receive a valid DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate prior to CDL training.
Must maintain availability to attend two mandatory training sessions each year in January and August.
Subject to random driving record checks and random alcohol and drug screenings throughout employment.
Required to safely operate various commercial shuttle buses. (14 -55 passengers).
Required to always drive in a legal, safe, defensive, and non-distracted manner.
Basic use of phones, tablets, computers, texts, email, and MS Teams, to complete daily tasks, reporting, and keep timely communications.
Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

Possess a valid Colorado Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Class C or higher, with passenger endorsement preferred.
Possess a valid DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate is preferred.
Experience operating passenger shuttles that require a CDL License is desirable.
Previous experience of conducting minor vehicle tasks such as replacing headlights and tail lamps is desired.
The ability to assist with office duties such as filing paperwork or computer data entry is preferred.
Previous experience with basic mechanical skills and/or the ability to perform routine repairs on vehicles, equipment, or grounds, such as replacing switches, repairing wires, and operating test equipment, etc., is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Provide safe and dependable transportation, primarily on campus, and occasionally off campus.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections with a high degree of competence.
Maintain proper route schedules, departure times, passenger counts, and other job-related paperwork.
Perform refueling, fluid checks, bus sweeping, and vehicle safety inspections.
Demonstrate good judgment on routes to manage passenger, vehicle, and traffic conditions.
Safely assist loading, unloading, and securing disability passengers that need assistance in a professional manner.
Willingness to cover shifts when other drivers are sick or unable to work.
Willingness to drive bus charters for athletic teams and other organizations.
Willingness to occasionally assist with training of members of the campus community on various campus vehicles.
Flexibility to work a variety of shifts when necessary, including days, nights, and weekends.