Shuttle Driver

Commonwealth of Massachusetts•Boston, MA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Driver's primary responsibility is to safely transport passengers following a designated route with specific times. This includes picking up passengers and transporting them from their office location to the parking lot or vice versa. The role requires arriving at collection points prior to departure times, maintaining a friendly and helpful demeanor at all times, and ensuring adherence to passenger limits. Additionally, the Driver will perform minor preventative maintenance to vehicles, maintain records and prepare reports on vehicle use and mileage, load and unload materials, equipment, and supplies, and perform related work as required.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Current and valid Massachusetts Class 1 Motor Vehicle Operator's license.
Knowledge of the state laws, rules and regulations and safety practices governing motor vehicle operation.
Knowledge of the types, characteristics and uses of motor trucks.
Knowledge of preventative maintenance procedures relative to motor trucks.
Skill in the operation of motor vehicles such as automobiles, panel trucks, vans, station wagons, etc.
Ability to understand and apply the laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, specifications, standards and guidelines governing assigned unit activities.
Ability to read, write and comprehend the English language.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to maintain accurate records.
Ability to exercise sound judgment.
Ability to lift and carry heavy objects.
Knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, specifications, standards and guidelines governing assigned unit activities.
Knowledge of the terminology, codes, standard abbreviations and standard procedures followed in operating mobile radio communications equipment.

Responsibilities

Operates motor trucks to pick up, transport and deliver passengers, materials and equipment to designated locations.
Operates light motor vehicles to transport passengers or materials to designated locations.
Performs minor preventative maintenance to motor vehicles such as checking tire pressure and battery, oil, gas and water levels and corrects minor deficiencies.
Maintains records and prepares reports on such matters as vehicle use, mileage, destinations, accidents, etc.
Loads and unloads materials, furniture, equipment and supplies.
Commitment to customer satisfaction, with a positive and guest-focused attitude.
Maintains safety standards at all times while transporting passengers.
Performs related duties such as contacting appropriate individuals for motor vehicle maintenance and/or repair and distributing supplies and equipment.