Shuttle/Escort Driver - Transportation Services

Carnegie Mellon University•Pittsburgh, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Carnegie Mellon University’s Transportation Services department is searching for a Shuttle/Escort Driver to join the team! This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in an exciting and challenging work environment. In this role, you will be responsible for operating shuttle buses and multi-passenger vans on both predetermined routes making stops at designated locations and on call-out to student residences within an approximate one and one-half mile radius of campus, or between any university buildings, including university off-campus housing.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
1-3 years of previous driving experience
Valid PA Driver's License
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) w/ Passenger Endorsement (Class A or B with passenger endorsement and without air brake restriction and current medical card)
Valid DOT Medical Certificate
Successful Background Check
Pre-Employment Drug and Alcohol Screen- subject to post-accident testing, random testing, reasonable suspicion, return-to-duty testing, and follow-up testing as necessary
PA Child Protection Clearances (Act 153)
Fitness for duty assessment and pre-employment medical exam
Driver history check, including record of violations and crashes
Must register and provide electronic consent to initial full query with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse resulting in no prohibitions.
Consent to yearly FMCSA Clearinghouse and driver Motor Vehicle Record queries

Nice To Haves

Ability to interact professionally and respectfully with a diverse campus community.
Strong attention to detail and ability to keep and maintain accurate and detailed reports and records.
Excellent verbal communication skills
Ability to understand and follow motor vehicle/traffic laws while maintaining a safe and secure environment within the vehicle
Willingness to work evening hours and shift work
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to perform clearly defined tasks with minimal direction
Strong reasoning and problem-solving skills to build positive relationships
Proficient computer and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

Safety and security of passengers by immediately reporting any criminal or suspicious activity, including any incidents when passenger(s) create a disturbance, pose a threat to others, and request medical assistance for ill or injured passengers
Reporting hazardous road conditions and any traffic citations, violations, or incidents
Safely operating escort bus or other assigned vehicle while on duty, including conducting a visual and physical inspection of the assigned vehicle before, during, and at the end of the shift.
Refueling and cleaning the interior of the vehicle as needed, and immediately report any maintenance problems or concerns
Following all required traffic laws as contained in Title 18, The PA Vehicle Code, and all Federal DOT regulations and requirements for CDL operators
Maintaining constant direct contact with and follow all instructions and directions from the Transportation Manager
Following all established routes, and staying in sync with all established department guidelines, rules, and protocols