Temporary Full-Time Shuttle Bus Driver

UAF Shuttle Services is adding to its team! The Shuttle team at UAF is dedicated to assisting students patrons and faculty members to get to classes housing dining and extracurricular activities in a safe warm and timely manner. If youre ready to take on a role where your driving skills and customer service make a difference wed love to hear from you!

As a Shuttle Driver you will be responsible for passengers safe and efficient transportation to and from designated locations. You will be responsible for providing exceptional customer service maintaining a clean and safe vehicle and ensuring on-time arrivals and departures. This position requires excellent communication skills solid attention to detail and a commitment to providing a positive experience for passengers.

Shuttle Driver Responsibilities

Heres what youll be doing:

• Drive passengers safely to their destinations sticking to our set routes and schedules.
• Be the friendly face that greets passengers answers their questions and helps with any concerns they might have.
• Keep our shuttle vehicle in top shapethis includes regular check-ups fueling up and letting us know if anything needs fixing.
• Follow traffic laws and safety guidelines to ensure a secure ride for everyone.
• Keep track of important details like trip logs passenger counts mileage and fuel use.
• Communicate clearly with dispatchers passengers and other drivers to handle pick-ups drop-offs and any changes or delays.
• Follow our companys policies including dress code and professional behavior.
• Stay sharp and improve your skills through ongoing training and development.
• Stick to schedules but be ready to adjust routes and timings if traffic or other issues come up.

This is a union represented position. Shuttle driver may be tasked with other duties as assigned. Under supervision may routinely perform a variety of semi-skilled maintenance and light construction duties in a combination of several trades or crafts such as plumbing; carpentry; painting; landscape and agricultural installation and maintenance; light construction; and equipment successful candidate may need to provide a copy of complete driving record.

Shuttle Driver Required Skills

• Valid drivers license with a clean driving record in compliance with UA Safe Driving Criteria. Preferred CDL/B with passenger endorsement or be willing to obtain within 6 months of employment.
• Excellent driving skills and knowledge of traffic laws and safety regulations.
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to interact effectively with various passengers.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in stressful or challenging situations.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic knowledge of vehicle maintenance and ability to perform routine inspections.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Flexibility to work various shifts including nights weekends and holidays.
• Knowledge of local routes and landmarks is preferred.

Minimum Qualifications:

May possess journeyman level certification. Requires apprentice level or other equivalent certification appropriate to the specific trade; with a minimum of three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must have and maintain a valid drivers license.

Position Details:

This is a temporary part-time union represented non-exempt staff position.

This is a pooled position and applications are reviewed as needed. Submission of an application does not guarantee review or a job offer.

If you have any questions regarding this position please contact Facilities Service HR Coordinator at or .

Local 6070 Generic Union Job Description

**All APPLICANTS **

Current University of Alaska Local 6070 employees will be provided priority employment considerations for the first 5 days when they meet the minimum qualifications for the posted position. Current University of Alaska Local 6070 employees who meet the minimum qualifications for the posting should apply before the review date. However there is no requirement to be a Bargaining Unit Member in order to apply.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified.

Review of application materials will begin immediately. Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient and viable number of qualified candidates have been identified.

• If an adequate pool of applicants is not received at that time applications will be reviewed by date received until the position is filled.

• This recruitment is Open Until Filled and successful submission of an application does not guarantee employment.

Salary Information: MSW4 /Step 1 $22.80/hr. (See Article 9.2 in the L6070 Collective Bargaining Agreement Wage Grade Schedule).

This position is represented by the Alaska Higher Education Crafts & Trades Employees (L6070).

*To be eligible for this position applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process please contact UA Human Resources by phone at .

TheUniversity of Alaska()is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to apolicy of non-discrimination( against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

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