UVA Ride / FlexRide Driver (Student Wage)

University of Virginia • Charlottesville, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Business Services at the University of Virginia (UVA) seeks driver applications for the UVA Ride and UVA FlexRide services for the department of Parking and Transportation. UVA Ride Drivers provide overnight fare-free shuttle service for University students and staff. UVA FlexRide drivers provide curb-to-curb transportation services to members of the University community who are unable to use fixed-route transportation services due to a disability. Candidates may indicate their preferred program at the time of interview. Successful candidates will be notified of what program position they are being offered.

UVA Ride DRIVER POSITION
UVA Ride drivers work within the Department of Parking and Transportation to provide overnight transportation service to the University community. They operate vans and other fleet vehicles on an overnight rideshare service that operates between fixed pickup and drop-off points. The schedule for this position will involve working weekday and weekend nights into early mornings. STANDARD SERVICE HOURS ARE 10:00PM TO 5:00AM, 7 nights per week during UVA academic sessions and 8:00PM TO 5:00AM during Recess service over the summer and winter breaks.

UVA FlexRide DRIVER Position
FlexRide drivers work within the Department of Parking and Transportation to provide curb-to-curb transportation services to members of the University community who are unable to use fixed-route transportation services due to a disability. They operate vans and other fleet vehicles on a rideshare service that operates in and around the UVA Grounds based on fixed-route proximity. Schedules for this position may include some early mornings and/or late nights as well as weekends, but the primary hours for shifts will center around the highest demand periods (Monday through Friday during University class times). STANDARD SERVICE HOURS ARE 7:00AM to 7:00PM, Mondays through Fridays. This position requires a strong focus on accessibility, dignity, professionalism, and customer service skills and carries some physical demands associated with assisting patrons into and out of vehicles along with stowing and deploying various mobility devices.

Requirements

• Current undergraduate student at UVA
• Valid Virginia Driver's License.
• Must have a -3 or above DMV point balance via a safe driving record.
• An attached resume is required for an application to be considered.
• This position requires a pre-employment drug screening and DMV license check.
• Selected candidates will be required to be able to drive any/all vans and support vehicles in the fleet.

Nice To Haves

• The ability to follow and enforce specific instructions and the ability to communicate effectively with the public and over two-way radio is essential.
• Applicants must be able to read, write, and speak in the English language.
• General knowledge of computer usage; ability to type, use email, and interface with web-based systems for payroll and performance management is essential.
• The ability to drive any/all vans or support vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Operate any/all vans and other fleet vehicles safely by applying established defensive driving principles.
• Follow standard UVA Transportation operating procedures and comply with Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles and Transportation regulations.
• Receive ride requests via a department-issued mobile device (tablet) and document passenger pick-ups and drop-offs.
• Ensure that all appropriate logs are kept and that any information affecting safe vehicle operation is reported.
• Safely transport passengers with disabilities and individualized mobility needs to assigned destinations in accordance with ADA requirements and departmental procedures.
• Assist passengers courteously, respectfully, and empathetically with boarding and exiting the vehicle as necessary and secure/deploy passengers with mobility devices or other assistive equipment.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Benefits

• Base pay for this position is $19/hr. In addition, predetermined shift differential dependent on hours and days worked is applied on top of hourly base pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed