CDL Shuttle Driver - FT Day Shift

Valet Park of America; Hamden (CT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation

401k plan

Paid training

Room for advancement

Job summary

Valet Park of America seeks a CDL Shuttle Driver for a local Hamden, CT route serving Quinnipiac University. The role is full-time with a steady daytime schedule from approximately 9am to 4pm, Monday through Friday, with occasional early shifts or weekend coverage.

The driver will transport students and faculty, operate wheelchair lifts, and stay compliant with safety and company procedures. Benefits include health/dental after 90 days and paid vacation after one year.

Qualifications

• Requires a valid CT CDL with passenger endorsement and medical card.
• Customer service experience is a must.
• Ability to safely shuttle passengers and follow traffic laws.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist patrons in a polite manner.
• Safely shuttle customers to destinations and operate wheelchair lift when needed.
• Open/close doors, document trips and inspections, and report issues.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and perform pre-trip checks.

Skills

Customer service

Safe driving

Communication

Attention to detail

Job description

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CDL Shuttle Driver - FT Day Shift

Full-time Regular Hamden, CT, Hamden, CT, US

DRIVER- Shuttle Drivers needed to drive in Hamden, CT. This is a local, steady route, transporting college students and faculty members.

We provide shuttle services for Quinnipiac University. This position is for a FT drive. The primary role will be 9am-4pm Monday through Friday.

This Driver may need to cover 6:45am-3pm shifts as well, and will be needed to stay until 6pm at times. One standby shift on either Saturday or Sunday each week may also be required.

CDL drivers start at $22.50/hour.

The vehicles are newer walk-on 25-passenger shuttles with wheelchair lifts that are cleaned and maintained regularly.

Full-time help is eligible for Health/Dental insurance available after 90 days (50/50 split) and paid vacation after one year. Room for advancement!
Must be over 20 years of age due to insurance requirements, customer service experience is a must!

A valid CT license with a CDL with a passenger endorsement is required. A valid medical card is also required. Background checks, SORI checks, drug and driving tests will be conducted.

Shuttle Driver- Job Description

The job responsibilities of a Shuttle Driver may vary depending on the location where the employee is scheduled to work. The responsibilities include but are not limited tothe following:

• Greeting patrons in a polite manner and assisting them in any way we can
• Safely shuttling customers to various destinations
• Opening and closing doors for patrons
• Adhering to all traffic laws/signs to ensure the safest possible operation of our shuttles
• Communicating effectively with customers and co-workers. This includes radio contact with management, shuttle drivers, and lot attendants
• Completing required pre-trip inspections to meet federal as well as company safety requirements
• Recording passenger counts and trip times
• Completing necessary paperwork involved in daily operations
• Assisting in equipment set up and break down (i.e. signs, cones, etc.)
• Sweeping shuttles and removing debris to ensure cleanliness
• Filling in as a lot attendant when needed
• Communicating mechanical problems with shuttles to management
• Complying with company procedures for shuttle operations
• Operate wheelchair lift as needed, and secure chairs with tie-down as needed
• Health/Dental insurance is available after 90 days (50/50 split)
• Earn up to 3 weeks time off by year 5, some PTO available year 1!
• 401k plan after 1 year
• Paid training
• Room for advancement! We pride ourselves on developing leaders from within our own ranks whenever possible.

Why work for VPA?

• Positive company culture
• Numerous Benefits and Incentive Programs for Employees
• Company trips (such as professional sporting events or company picnics)
• Quarterly newsletter to update you on what's new with the company and to inform you of new opportunities
• We promote management from within the company.
• At VPA you are not just a face, all levels of management get to know each and every one of you when working side by side
• In this tough economy our company has still been growing at a rapid rate providing new opportunities for staff
• Valet Park of America is committed to its customers, clients, employees, and community.
• Scholarship Opportunities

Valet Park of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer.