Part-Time Transit Driver

Required Education and Experience: High School diploma or GED AND:

• 12 months experience driving large vehicles performing delivery services or closely related service.

Skills:

• Good customer service skills with sensitivity to customer needs
• Excellent driving record
• Ability to accurately read and understand written materials and instructions
• Performs simple recordkeeping operations
• Basic computer and math skills
• Detail oriented for accuracy of data and information

Certifications: Valid Oklahoma Drivers License in order to drive University vehicles or ability to obtain within 30 days from hire date.

Advertised Physical Requirements:

• Physical:
  • Good physical condition.
  • Ability to lift 40 lbs.
  • Ability to climb crouch bend or stoop.
  • Ability to push or pull.
• Environmental:
  • Regular exposure to disagreeable conditions.
  • Exposure to extreme temperature changes odors and loud noises.
  • May wear and maintain uniforms and work shift work.

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Responsible for providing bus/transit/small van shuttle service to employees students visitors or vehicle is properly equipped serviced and cleaned. May perform minor maintenance/repairs and provide reports for services provided.

Duties:

• Operates vehicle while following scheduled routes and maintaining a time schedule in order to efficiently transport employees students visitors or patients around the Campus.
• Ensures transit vehicle is properly equipped maintained and cleaned.
• Performs minor maintenance/repairs and constructs reports for services rendered.
• Assists in the loading/unloading of the transit passengers and equipment. Also assists passengers with seatbelts tie downs and cautions of approaching vehicles.
• May drive a lift equipped van.
• Completes necessary internal compliance and accident report forms.
• Schedules customer rides for transit buses/vans.
• Provides dispatch services as rider needs necessitate
• Disseminates routine transit/transportation information. Also may speak to groups concerning transportation services.
• Performs other duties as needed in order to successfully fulfill the functions of the position.