Shuttle Driver - CAS (less than 500 hrs)/PT (less than 1000 hrs)

City of Grapevine • Grapevine, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

To operate one of the vehicles in the Grapevine Visitor Transportation Shuttle System. This role involves transporting visitors on a designated route from Grapevine hotels to shopping venues, restaurants, and attractions within the City. It also includes transporting guests on unscheduled runs when vehicles are contracted for charters. The driver is responsible for reporting vehicle maintenance needs, fueling the vehicle, and maintaining its interior cleanliness. Additionally, the driver must report accidents, promote good public relations and customer service, collect fares, and maintain accurate records of collections and ridership. The driver will also make deposits of collected fares and maintain a log of incidents and comments, which will be reviewed daily by the supervisor. Performing related duties as directed is also part of the role. Regular and timely attendance and professional interaction with the public, coworkers, and others are required.

Requirements

• Ability to count money and make change correctly.
• Ability to operate credit card machine.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and statistics.
• Ability to organize and supervise customer groups and special event transportation.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to enforce policies, procedures and safety regulations.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 21 years of age.
• Position requires valid Texas Class B CDL Drivers License with passenger endorsement.
• No DWI (alcohol or drugs) convictions and no more than one moving violation in the last three years.
• Must attend Defensive Driving classes as scheduled by the supervisor.
• Must pass a Federal/National criminal background check, polygraph exam and credit check.
• Must have a valid Texas driver’s license with an acceptable driving record as defined by City policy.
• Must pass a pre-employment DOT physical, DOT 5 panel drug screen and functional assessment screening (Level 1).

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of computer programs including Microsoft Office a plus.
• Outgoing guest service oriented individual is desired.
• Geographical knowledge of metroplex and particularly Grapevine is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Transports visitors on a designated route from Grapevine hotels to shopping venues, restaurants and attractions within the City.
• Transports guests on unscheduled runs when the vehicles are contracted for charters.
• Reports Grapevine Visitor Shuttle vehicle maintenance needs to supervisor.
• Fuels the vehicle as needed and maintains the vehicle interior in a clean and safe manner.
• Reports accidents as instructed, per City policy.
• Promotes and maintains good public relations and customer service.
• Collects fares as posted and maintains all paperwork regarding collections and ridership in an orderly and correct fashion.
• Makes deposits of collected fares in the prescribed manner.
• Maintains a log noting all incidents, guests and stakeholder comments. The log will be reviewed on a daily basis by the supervisor.
• Performs related duties as directed when such duties are a logical and appropriate assignment to the position.
• Regular and timely attendance are required for this position.
• Interacts professionally and respectfully with the public, coworkers, and others in the course of daily work.

Benefits

• Safety equipment such as gloves, goggles, hard hats, safety vests, steel-toe boots, back support belts, and seat belts are provided and must be worn as required by department procedures and good safety practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED