Campus Shuttle Driver: Safety, Service & Reliability

Vanderbilt University; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt University is seeking reliable Transportation Drivers to support our campus shuttle operations. Drivers provide safe, timely, and friendly transportation for students, faculty, staff, medical personnel, and visitors, with daytime and weekend service as part of expanding daytime shuttle operations.

Responsibilities include operating university-owned buses, greeting passengers, performing safety checks, maintaining logs, and collaborating with dispatch and supervisors to ensure

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Experience driving buses or equivalent large passenger vehicles.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work daytime and evening shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Able to remain calm, courteous, and professional in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to sit for extended periods and assist passengers as needed.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate university-owned shuttle buses and transportation vehicles along scheduled routes.
• Provide exceptional customer service, greeting passengers and assisting those with mobility needs.
• Adhere to all federal, state, and local traffic regulations, as well as Vanderbilt University transportation policies.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections, reporting any mechanical or safety concerns promptly.
• Maintain shuttle cleanliness, including interior and exterior appearance.
• Complete required logs, incident reports, and daily documentation accurately and on time.
• Monitor passenger counts and provide feedback on route efficiency and service needs.
• Support special events, peak-service days, and university activities as assigned.
• Work collaboratively with dispatch, supervisors, and fellow drivers to maintain reliable service operations.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Safety-focused

Reliability

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Job description

Vanderbilt University is seeking reliable Transportation Drivers to support our campus shuttle operations. Drivers provide safe, timely, and friendly transportation for students, faculty, staff, medical personnel, and visitors, with daytime and weekend service as part of expanding daytime shuttle operations.

Responsibilities include operating university-owned buses, greeting passengers, performing safety checks, maintaining logs, and collaborating with dispatch and supervisors to ensure