Temporary Shuttle Driver (Position to Transport Fleet Vehicles and Parts)

City of Austin•Chesterfield, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At the City of Austin, we are more than just an employer—we are a vibrant community dedicated to shaping one of the nation's most dynamic and innovative cities. As we strive to fulfill our commitment as public servants, it is important that we ground our efforts in a set of guiding principles – Empathy, Ethics, Excellence, Engagement, and Equity – anchors in delivering services that significantly impact the lives of Austinites. Joining the City of Austin means embarking on a purposeful career, contributing to the community, and being part of a forward-thinking organization that values every employee. At the Austin Fleet Mobility Department, we’re proud to play a vital role in keeping our city moving forward. Managing more than 7,500 vehicles across 25 departments—including Fire, Police, EMS, Austin Energy, and Austin Water—we support the essential services that make Austin thrive, focusing on innovation, sustainability, and efficiency. This is a temporary position that will transport vehicles and parts to Fleet Service Center locations, other City facilities and vendors inside and outside city limits as well as refueling vehicles when needed, assist with cleaning shops areas, yard count and managing tool inventory on service trucks.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent plus one (1) year of work experience, six (6) months of which were spend operating vehicles to transport passengers, or equipment.
Combination of equivalent Experience and Education may substitute for the minimum qualifications.
Current Texas Motor Vehicle Operator License appropriate for vehicle(s) operated.
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
Knowledge of routine vehicle maintenance.
Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
Knowledge of Federal, State and Local laws.
Knowledge of city practice, policy and ordinances.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Ability to perform routine administrative tasks.
Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other city employees and the public.
This position requires a current Texas Motor Vehicle Operator License appropriate for vehicle(s) operated or the ability to acquire one by your hire date.
External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite.
To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.

Nice To Haves

Commercial Driver's License or the ability to obtain within 6 months of employment
Experience transporting large groups of people
Experience working in a customer service environment and knowledge of excellent customer service skills
Ability to travel to more than work location.
This position requires a current Texas Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date.

Responsibilities

Safely transports passengers inside and outside the city limits to Activity Centers, appointments, and special events, including both one-day field trips and overnight out of town trips.
Conducts pre-and post-inspection of vehicles, performs minor maintenance and reports and schedules vehicle maintenance as needed and maintains vehicle records.
Maintains vehicle records.
Drives City operated passenger vehicles to transport individuals with potentially diverse backgrounds and physical abilities.
Assists passengers including people with special needs safely into or out of the vehicle.
Collects fees, keeps cash receipt records, and makes deposits.
Assists in performing facility set up, handyman, and food service tasks at various centers or other destinations.
Performs intake of new clients.
Coordinates activities and events.
Performs routine administrative tasks such as copying, filling in for the receptionist, transporting mail, filling out forms, and preparing reports.
Picks up vehicle parts, returns parts for credit and takes parts back to the vendor.
Provides briefings and answers citizen questions about services provided.
Adheres to safety guidelines, laws, and regulations regarding operation of assigned vehicles.
Transports vehicles to and from vendor locations, refuels vehicles and assists service center with cleaning up the shop for a fleet operations.
Transport vehicles and parts to Fleet Service Center locations, other City facilities and vendors inside and outside city limits.
Refuels vehicles when needed.
Assist with cleaning shops areas.
Yard count and managing tool inventory on service trucks.