Departmental Assistant Transportation
Departmental Assistant Transportation
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Job Description
About UMass Amherst
UMass Amherst the Commonwealths flagship campus is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate graduate and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1450acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College Hampshire College Mount Holyoke College and Smith College) which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.
Job Summary
To provide safe excellent and courteous bus service to the public.
Essential Functions
- Operate a 35 and 40foot transit bus.
- Communicate clearly over a 2way radio system.
- Follow detailed route schedules during driving shifts.
- Perform complete pretrip vehicle inspection as per Federal and State Motor Carrier Safety Acts and fill in appropriate reports.
- Safely and efficiently transport passengers to and from their destination.
- Perform all necessary reporting requirements as necessary.
- Adhere to all driving and work schedules UMass Transit work rules and obey rules of the road.
- Attend drivers safety meetings passenger relations course sensitivity training and read weekly newsletters and information boards.
- Perform all tasks as required by supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge Skills Abilities Education Experience Certifications Licensure)
- Must be at least 18 years old and hold a valid Massachusetts CDL license with passenger and air brake endorsements.
- Must be able to pass a medical exam and drug screen as per the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Act.
- Must be able to work under stressful conditions demonstrate good judgement and possess mature and responsible attitudes.
Physical Demands/ Working Conditions
Operate a 35 and 40foot transit bus.
Work Schedule
- Schedule varies.
- This is a temporary nonbenefited position.
Additional Details
- Safely operate 35 40 and 60foot transit buses.
- UMass Transit routes radio operation and driving techniques.
- Will acquire good passenger relations conflict resolution techniques and safe driving techniques.
Supervision Received:
Directly supervised by the drivers supervisor and operations supervisor under the guidance of the Assistant Transit Manager.
Salary Information
$17.50 per hour.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must complete online application and provide contact information for three 3 personal references.
UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race color religion caste creed sex age marital status national origin disability political belief or affiliation pregnancy and pregnancyrelated condition(s) veteran status sexual orientation gender identity and expression genetic information natural and protective hairstyle and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination in employment admission to and participation in academic programs activities and services and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University. To fulfill that policy UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities women persons with disabilities and covered veterans. It is the policy of UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes rules and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action.
Employment Type
Hourly
