Driver

Tulane University Translational Science Institute; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulane University Translational Science Institute seeks a Shuttles & Transportation Driver to provide safe and efficient transport for university operations. This essential staff position requires a valid U.S. Commercial (Class B) Driver’s License with Passenger endorsement and the ability to work flexible hours.

The ideal candidate should have excellent customer service skills, experience in commercial driving, and a good geographic knowledge of the New Orleans area.

Qualifications

• Two years of commercial driving experience.
• Valid U.S. Commercial (Class B) Driver's License with Passenger endorsement.
• Current DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate by date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and efficient transportation for university operations.
• Maintain current license, driving safely and effectively.
• Work during non-traditional hours including weekends and evenings.

Skills

Customer service skills

Geographic knowledge of New Orleans

Teamwork

Punctuality and reliability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

U.S. Commercial (Class B) Driver's License

DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate

Job description

The Shuttles & Transportation Driver will provide safe and efficient transportation for all Shuttles & Transportation operations including fixed shuttle lines, Gold Zone operation, service learning operations, and chartered transportation for university departments and organizations. Additional responsibilities include providing general operational support to management as assigned.

The incumbent in this job is designated as essential staff and as such may be required to be on duty and available during all emergency situations as directed by the supervisor, manager, director and/or higher authority.

Responsibilities

Basic geographic knowledge of the greater New Orleans area including streets and places of interest

Ability to maintain a current valid and unrestricted (not including corrective lens needs) U.S. Commercial (Class B) Driver's License with a Passenger (P) endorsement, along with the required DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate (Medical Card)

Friendly personality with excellent customer service skills

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Must be punctual, reliable, and have the ability to safely and effectively transport customers in strict adherence to established policies, procedures and transportation timelines

Availability to work evenings, weekends and emergency shifts as assigned

Availability to periodically work during non-traditional work hours which include evenings and weekends

Ability to quickly learn physical locations (buildings and street names) of all uptown and downtown campus facilities

Qualifications

Two years of commercial driving experience

Must have a valid and unrestricted (not including corrective lens needs) U.S. Commercial (Class B) Driver's License (CDL), and must meet the Tulane University Motor Vehicle Policy criteria to become authorized as a driver

Must have a current DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate(Medical Card) by date of hire

Must have a P endorsement by the date of hire

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience