Shuttle Bus Driver
Shuttle Bus Driver
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Shuttle Bus Driver
Parking and Transportation Services Department
Elevate Your Career at UCCS: Innovate Inspire and Impact in the Rockies!
Who We Are
At the base of the Rocky Mountains Colorado Springs is captivated by its stunning landscapes making it a paradise for nature lovers. This city is more than its scenerya mosaic of history arts and a vibrant tech scene. We invite you to join a community that cherishes outdoor adventure as much as forwardthinking growth an exceptional setting for both career and lifestyle.
Salary/Pay Range: Generally starting at $19.00/hr.withouta valid CDL and $20.00/hr.witha valid CDL License. Compensation will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications.
At UCCS our employees are our most valued asset. Were proud to offer:
Generous Time Off: Enjoy 22 vacation days 10 sick days paid parental leave 13 recognized holidays and provisions for bereavement jury duty and FAMLI Leave. - Robust Health Coverage: Our comprehensive medical plans cover preventative care at no cost including a yearly mental health visit. Plus benefit from affordable dental vision plans and competitive prescription drug prices.
- Financial & Retirement Benefits: Take advantage of our health savings flexible spending accounts and life and disability insurance. Plan for your future with our retirement options.
- Further Your Education: Avail nine waived credits per academic year for courses at any CU campus. We invest in your educational and professional growth.
- Wellness & More: From wellness programs aimed at achieving your best self to various additional benefits through CU Advantage we prioritize wellbeing and holistic development.
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Summary
The shuttle driver is primarily responsible for transporting passengers across campus and may occasionally perform bus charters off campus within approximately 100 miles of campus. This position requires you to maintain a valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with passenger and airbrake endorsements; and is subject to random driving record checks and random alcohol and drug screenings. This is a minimum of 50 parttime position and generally works Monday to Friday during the fall and spring semesters 16 weeks long each and averaging 2935 hours a week) and summer semesters 8 weeks long and averaging 1520 hours each week). Bus charters may also be requested by various teams and organizations throughout the year including the semester breaks and weekends to interesting destinations. Drivers supporting evening and weekend work are also offered shift pay premiums during those shifts.
Essential Functions
The duties and responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:
- Provide safe and dependable transportation primarily on campus and occasionally off campus.
- Perform pretrip and posttrip inspections with a high degree of competence.
- Maintain proper route schedules departure times passenger counts and other jobrelated paperwork.
- Perform refueling fluid checks bus sweeping and vehicle safety inspections.
- Demonstrate good judgment on routes to manage passenger vehicle and traffic conditions.
- Safely assist loading unloading and securing disability passengers that need assistance in a professional manner.
- Willingness to cover shifts when other drivers are sick or unable to work.
- Willingness to drive bus charters for athletic teams and other organizations.
- Willingness to occasionally assist with training of members of the campus community on various campus vehicles.
- Flexibility to work a variety of shifts when necessary including days nights and weekends.
- Other assigned duties as needed.
Job Competencies
- Professional driver who is able to adapt to a variety of driving situations while providing service to everyone in our campus community.
- Required to safely operate various commercial shuttle buses. 14 55 passengers).
- Required to always drive in a legal safe defensive and nondistracted manner.
- Basic use of phones tablets computers texts email and MS Teams to complete daily tasks reporting and keep timely communications.
- Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions with minimal supervision.
Tentative Search Timeline
- Priority will be given to applications submitted by:April 7 2025.
- Potential interview dates: April 14 2025 April 25 2025
- Potential start date: May 1 2025
All employees of the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) are required to complete training on policies and procedures administered by the Office of Institutional Equity (OIE) under the supervision of the Associate Vice Chancellor of Institutional Equity/Title IX Coordinator. Required training includes: understanding and reporting conduct prohibited by the sexual misconduct protected class nondiscrimination and conflicts of interest in cases of amorous relationships policies related retaliation and compliance with accommodations regarding disability pregnancy or related conditions and religion. All employees are also designated as responsible employees and are required to report conduct prohibited under these policies and student disclosures of pregnancy or related conditions directly to the OIE and to provide OIEs contact information to any student disclosing pregnancy or related conditions. More information is available at:Policies and Resolution Procedures Office of Institutional Equity (uccs).
Note: This job description outlines this roles general responsibilities qualifications and physical requirements at UCCS. It is not an exhaustive list of all required duties responsibilities and qualifications. The university reserves the right to modify add or remove duties and responsibilities as needed to meet the universitys needs.
Required Qualifications:
- Possess a valid Colorado drivers license
- Be at least 18 years old
- Successfully pass preemployment background checks and regulated DOT drug screening
- Upon hire if you do not have a valid Class C or higher CDL with passenger endorsement we will provide training and testing to obtain a CDL and a passenger endorsement however you must be able to successfully complete all CDL testing and training phases within the preestablished timelines to maintain employment status. In conjunction with the CDL training prerequisites you will be required to pass a DOT physical and receive a valid DOT Medical Examiners Certificate prior to CDL training.
- Availability to attend two mandatory training sessions each year in January and August.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Possess a valid Colorado Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Class C or higher with passenger endorsement
- Possess a valid DOT Medical Examiners Certificate
- Experience operating passenger shuttles that require a CDL License
- Ability to do minor vehicle tasks such as replacing headlights and tail lamps.
- Ability to assist with office duties such as filing paperwork or computer data entry.
- Basic mechanical skills and/or the ability to perform routine repairs on vehicles equipment or grounds such as replacing switches repairing wires and operating test equipment etc.
Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit. Employees are occasionally required to stand walk grasp pull and step up. Tasks may involve climbing balancing stooping kneeling crouching crawling reaching handling fingering and feeling; requires near acuity (clarity of vision at 20 inches or less) and far acuity (clarity of vision at 20 feet or more) depth perception and field of vision. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
UCCS is an equalopportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or veteran status.
In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act UCCS does not discriminate based on sex in our employment or compensation practices.
Employment Type
Part-Time
