On-Campus Paratransit Van Driver – Part-Time

University of California - Santa Cruz; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

UC Santa Cruz Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS) seeks a part-time Auto Equipment Operator to drive campus vans and provide safe, courteous service to staff, faculty, and students. The role involves operating vehicles on campus routes, maintaining logs, and supporting riders with disabilities while following safety regulations and campus policies.

The position is a 40% time allocation, on-site at the UCSC Main Campus, with a one-year appointment and potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of driving laws specified in California Vehicle Code.
• Skill in the safe operation of University passenger vehicles.
• Ability to maintain accurate logs and records.
• Strong interpersonal and customer-service skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive campus vehicles and transport passengers safely along designated routes.
• Maintain time points and schedules, ensuring on-time performance where possible.
• Log and monitor passenger counts, ride schedules, and required records.
• Assist passengers with disabilities and operate wheelchair ramps as needed.
• Communicate policies and procedures to customers and coordinate with staff.

Skills

Driving laws

Vehicle operation

Interpersonal skills

Safety awareness

Job description

UC Santa Cruz Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS) seeks a part-time Auto Equipment Operator to drive campus vans and provide safe, courteous service to staff, faculty, and students. The role involves operating vehicles on campus routes, maintaining logs, and supporting riders with disabilities while following safety regulations and campus policies.

The position is a 40% time allocation, on-site at the UCSC Main Campus, with a one-year appointment and potential for extension.