Shuttle Van Driver
About The Position
The Shuttle Van Driver supports auto haulers at the designated terminal by helping them locate units to be loaded and completing related yard, inventory, and load-audit tasks in accordance with established policies and procedures. The role includes conducting daily vehicle safety checks, communicating with dispatch, maintaining the shuttle and yard, reporting problems, and carrying out additional tasks assigned by management. The position is non-exempt and reports to the Terminal Manager. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., with availability for weekends or holidays as needed and the possibility of working more than 40 hours per week.
Requirements
- A high school diploma or GED is preferred.
- Ability to rapidly analyze issues, establish priorities, anticipate consequences, make decisions, and initiate action.
- Knowledge of DOT compliance, laws, rules, regulations, and safety.
- Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
- Ability to provide positive reinforcement and maintain a positive attitude.
- Ability to follow up with drivers and the dispatch team.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and work in a high-stress environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills to develop and maintain positive relationships with dispatchers and drivers.
- Strong oral, written, and listening communication skills, with motivational ability.
- Ability to perform essential duties despite time constraints, interruptions, and stressed dispatchers and drivers.
- Availability to work more than 40 hours per week when required and to work weekends or holidays as needed.
- CPR, AED, and First Aid certification; Virginia Transportation will assist with training.
- Reasonable suspicion training; Virginia Transportation will assist with training.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent grasping, lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing more than 25 pounds and extended periods of standing or walking.
- Ability to read computer screens and printed materials and communicate clearly by telephone and in person.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED.
Responsibilities
- Report to the supervisor and clock in at the start of the shift.
- Conduct a daily shuttle van safety check, including checking fluid levels, belts, hoses, lights, tires, windows, wipers, and horn, and report discrepancies to the supervisor.
- Maintain shuttle supplies, including a clipboard and writing materials, trash bag, water, cooler with ice, radio or phone for dispatch communication, and yard maps as needed.
- Shuttle auto haulers to help them locate units to be loaded, following yard speed, lighting, horn, and safe-positioning procedures.
- Keep the shuttle clean, remove trash, park it as directed, and complete a post-use walk-around to check that windows are up and doors are secured.
- Monitor yard cleanliness and report identifiable littering or equipment left behind by VTC auto haulers; clean up items such as straps and rubber blocks as directed.
- Report problems to the supervisor immediately.
- Check and control inventory daily.
- Conduct load audits, checking skid extension, deck pinning, strap placement and securement, and use of the height stick.
- Complete additional tasks assigned by management.
Benefits
- Competitive wages
- Paid training
- Paid time off
- Company-paid short-term disability
- 401(k) with company match
- Company-paid life insurance
- Free or reduced medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Family-like atmosphere
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
