Shuttle Bus Driver

Job Description

Job Summary

The Fort Valley State University Shuttle Bus System serves students traveling to designated areas on and off-campus. The Shuttle Driver will provide safe and reliable transportation services by safely driving a 24 to 30 passenger shuttle bus on a regular schedule.

This position is temporary and intermittent throughout the year.

Duties and Responsibilities

Operate shuttle on a scheduled route from campus to off campus locations.

Operate bus on special trips as scheduled

Perform daily inspections as required and fill gas tank when needed

Promptly report maintenance issues

Assist disabled passengers on and off of vehicle, ensuring safe transport

Keep record of passenger numbers and/or logbook as required

Enforce federal, state and University guidelines for bus riders

Perform all other duties assigned by the Director of Auxiliary Services Fleet Coordinator

Qualifications

Minimum:

High school diploma or GED

A valid Class B commercial driver's license with a 24 plus passenger endorsement

One year experience operating a shuttle vehicle

Clean driving record and ability to meet federal and state driving standards (including federally required drug testing)

Excellent customer service skills

Ability to interpret maps, directions, and instructions

Able to exercise judgment and operate under time pressure

Must be in physical condition to sit for extended periods of time, bend, reach, climb stairs, and grasp

Must meet DMV vision requirements

Able to speak, read, and write English to converse with students, staff, and guests

Able and willing to follow traffic regulations

Preferred:

Three years of related work experience

Experience with professional driving and basic vehicle maintenance

The working conditions should be identified in this section - regular evening and weekend work, shift work, working outdoors, and so forth.Working conditions

Travel required 30%

Evening/night/weekend work 30%

Working outdoors Yes

Climate controlled environment

Physical requirements

Sitting for extended periods of time, lifting heavy objects, performing repetitive tasks.

Direct reports

None

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