OPS Transportation and Parking Assistant

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Florida is seeking an OPS Transportation and Parking Assistant on the Main Campus in Gainesville, FL. The role entails operating a minivan to transport individuals with mobility needs, assisting passengers, patrolling campus areas, and managing parking permits during events.

A Class E license and at least a 9th-grade education are required, with CDL endorsements preferred. End date 16 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Class E driver's license is required.
• Completion of at least 9th grade is required.
• Preferred: CDL A/B/C with P endorsement and HS diploma.

Responsibilities

• Operate TAPS ramp-equipped minivan to transport students and staff with mobility-related disabilities.
• Assist passengers with boarding and alighting.
• Patrol campus areas to enforce UF parking rules and regulate traffic/parking.
• Greet visitors and issue parking permits as needed.
• Complete required traffic training for gameday duties.
• Keep TAPS vehicles clean and maintain daily activity records.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by TAPS administration.

Education

Driver's license (Class E)

9th grade completion

CDL with P endorsement

HS diploma

Job description

OPS Transportation and Parking Assistant

Job No: 541594

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Facilities Operations/Skilled Trades, Transportation Services

Department: 68040000 - BS-TRANSPORTATION - PARKING

Job Description

Classification Title:
OPS Transportation and Parking Assistant

Classification Minimum Requirements:
Class E driver's license and completion of at least 9th grade.

Job Description

• Operation of TAPS ramp-equipped minivan to transport students and staff with mobility-related disabilities in a safe, efficient, timely and courteous manner.
• Aid passengers in need of assistance with boarding and alighting the vehicle.
• Patrol areas of campus as assigned (streets, parking facilities, and traffic entrances) to ensure that motor vehicles and other means of transportation are parked or operating in compliance with University of Florida rules, regulations and policies.
• Perform parking attendant functions and restrict access to UF parking facilities for special event use as directed by management, greet visitors and issue parking permits as needed.
• Successful completion of UFPD traffic training course in order to assist with gameday parking and traffic duties as needed.
• Keep all TAPS vehicles clean and orderly and prepare and maintain daily records of activities as required by management.
• Miscellaneous other duties as assigned by TAPS administration

Normal Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, 1.0 FTE Fall/Spring semesters (40 hours per week); .5 FTE Summer semester (up to 20 hours per week as needed); daily schedule TBD by TAPS management

Expected Salary

$17.00 per hour.

Required Qualifications

Class E driver's license and completion of at least 9th grade.

Preferred Qualifications

CDL A/B/C with P endorsement and at least a HS diploma.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:No.

Applications Close

16 October 2026

Our Commitment

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.