Shuttle Bus Driver

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 26,174 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous vacation time

Robust health coverage

Financial and retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Shuttle Bus Driver responsible for transporting passengers across campus. This role requires maintaining valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and performing vehicle inspections. The position offers a pay range starting at $19.00/hour, flexibility for part-time hours, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Our benefits include generous time off, health coverage, financial and retirement benefits, and educational benefits at CU campuses.

Qualifications

• Must maintain a valid Colorado driver's license.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid or training for a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe transportation across campus.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Assist passengers, including those who are disabled.

Skills

Safe driving

Basic mechanical skills

Customer service

Education

Valid Colorado driver's license

Valid Colorado Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Job description

Shuttle Bus Driver

Parking & Transportation Services

Pay Range: $19.00/Hour without a CDL / $20.00 with Class B/C CDL and current MEC. Compensation will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications. This position is Non-Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.

Work Location: On-Site

Benefits at a Glance

• Generous Time Off: 22 vacation days, 10 sick days, paid parental leave, 13 recognized holidays, and provisions for bereavement, jury duty, and FAMLI Leave.
• Robust Health Coverage: Our comprehensive medical plans cover preventative care at no cost, including a yearly mental health visit. Plus, benefit from affordable dental, vision plans, and competitive prescription drug prices.
• Financial & Retirement Benefits: Take advantage of our health savings, flexible spending accounts, and life and disability insurance. Plan for your future with our retirement options.
• Further Your Education: Avail twelve (12) waived credits per academic year for courses at any CU campus. We invest in your educational and professional growth.
• Wellness & More: From wellness programs aimed at achieving your best self to various additional benefits through CU Advantage, we prioritize well‑being and holistic development.

Summary

The shuttle driver is primarily responsible for transporting passengers across campus and may occasionally perform bus charters off campus within approximately 100 miles of campus. This position requires you to maintain a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger and airbrake endorsements; and is subject to random driving record checks and random alcohol and drug screenings. This is a minimum of 50% part-time position and generally works Monday to Friday during the fall and spring semesters (16 weeks long each and averaging 29-35 hours a week) and summer semesters (8 weeks long and averaging 15-20 hours each week). Bus charters may also be requested by various teams and organizations throughout the year, including the semester breaks and weekends to interesting destinations. Drivers supporting evening and weekend work are also offered shift pay premiums during those shifts.

Essential Functions

• Provide safe and dependable transportation, primarily on campus, and occasionally off campus.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections with a high degree of competence.
• Maintain proper route schedules, departure times, passenger counts, and other job-related paperwork.
• Perform refueling, fluid checks, bus sweeping, and vehicle safety inspections.
• Demonstrate good judgment on routes to manage passenger, vehicle, and traffic conditions.
• Safely assist loading, unloading, and securing disability passengers that need assistance in a professional manner.
• Willingness to cover shifts when other drivers are sick or unable to work.
• Willingness to drive bus charters for athletic teams and other organizations.
• Willingness to occasionally assist with training of members of the campus community on various campus vehicles.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts when necessary, including days, nights, and weekends.
• Other assigned duties as needed.

Job Competencies

• Professional driver who can adapt to a variety of driving situations while providing service to everyone in our campus community.
• Required to safely operate various commercial shuttle buses (14-55 passengers).
• Required to always drive in a legal, safe, defensive, and non-distracted manner.
• Basic use of phones, tablets, computers, texts, email, and MS Teams to complete daily tasks, reporting, and keep timely communications.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit. Employees are occasionally required to stand, walk, grasp, pull, and step up. Tasks may involve climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, fingering, and feeling; requires near acuity (clarity of vision at 20 inches or less) and far acuity (clarity of vision at 20 feet or more), depth perception, and field of vision. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Must possess a valid Colorado driver's license.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be able to successfully pass pre-employment background checks and regulated DOT drug screening.
• Must possess the ability to complete physical components of the job, including the ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Upon hire, if you do not have a valid Class C or higher CDL with passenger endorsement, we will provide training and testing to obtain a CDL and a passenger endorsement; however, you must be able to successfully complete all CDL testing and training phases within the pre-established timelines to maintain employment status. In conjunction with the CDL training prerequisites, you will be required to pass a DOT physical and receive a valid DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate prior to CDL training.
• Must maintain availability to attend two mandatory training sessions each year in January and August.
• Subject to random driving record checks and random alcohol and drug screenings throughout employment.
• Possess a valid Colorado Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class C or higher, with passenger endorsement preferred.
• Possess a valid DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate is preferred.
• Experience operating passenger shuttles that require a CDL license is desirable.
• Previous experience of conducting minor vehicle tasks such as replacing headlights and tail lamps is desired.
• The ability to assist with office duties such as filing paperwork or computer data entry is preferred.
• Previous experience with basic mechanical skills and/or the ability to perform routine repairs on vehicles, equipment, or grounds, such as replacing switches, repairing wires, and operating test equipment, etc., is highly desirable.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, UCCS does not discriminate based on sex in our employment or compensation practices.

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs has implemented a misconduct history check program with respect to final candidates for specific appointments. The misconduct history check program is intended to allow UCCS to collect and review information about a candidate's conduct at their previous institutions, specifically conduct related to sexual misconduct, harassment, and/or discrimination – before making hiring decisions. All final candidates to these appointments are required to complete an Authorization to Release Information and provide contact information for their previous institutions.