Shuttle Bus Driver Trainee (CDL and Passenger Endorsement Training Provided)

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Corporate Supply Chain is hiring a Shuttle Bus Operator Trainee in Pittsburgh to support employee transport within city routes. The role includes in-house CDL training to attain Class B license and Passenger Endorsement, then transitioning to a Shuttle Bus Operator role.

Trainees must meet CDL requirements, participate in DOT/FMCSA compliance, and demonstrate strong customer service. Successful candidates will join a union-friendly environment with safety-focused operations.

Qualifications

• CDL Class B and Passenger Endorsement required within 6 months of hire
• CDL Learner's Permits within 10 days of employment
• DOT Medical Card clearance (before start date)
• Cleared to drive per FMCSA Clearing House (before start date)
• ACT 34 clearance (before start date)
• Good driving record and valid license required
• Ability to adapt in a busy environment
• Strong customer service background

Responsibilities

• Learn ridership information and report per company processes
• Maintain route standards and follow designated routes
• Learn DOT compliance requirements and FMCSA regulations
• Develop positive relationships with riders and coworkers
• Provide high levels of customer service to passengers
• Demonstrate safe driving and working practices
• Maintain bus cleanliness and fuel vehicles as directed
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Skills

Customer service

Safety awareness

Strong communication

Education

Commercial Driver's License Class B

Passenger Endorsement

Job description

At UPMC, we’re all here for the same reason — to make Life Changing Medicine happen. Join our team and you will play a unique and important role in our mission to change healthcare for the better.

Why Join UPMC?

We don’t just take care of patients — we take care of our team, too. And we have the data to prove it. In addition to the benefits you’d expect from an industry leader you can expect:

• AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE: Ranked #1 for Best Places to Work for Women & Diverse Managers.
• A recent study showed that UPMC benefits are 20% higher in value than other healthcare providers in our market.
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive pay
• Opportunities to grow in your career at UPMC

Are you interested in obtaining your CDL and passenger endorsement? If so, join our UPMC Corporate Supply Chain team as a Shuttle Bus Operator Trainee! This is a wonderful opportunity to attend in-house training to learn the skills needed to take the State Department of Transportation Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) exam. Upon receiving the CDL and passenger endorsement, the trainee moves into a Shuttle Bus Operator position within the department. Our Shuttle Bus Operators are responsible for driving our employees from designated UPMC parking lots to their work locations within the city of Pittsburgh.

Trainees who do not complete the training or do not pass the CDL and/or (P) endorsement exam per program guidelines will be terminated.

Responsibilities

• Learn to maintain ridership information and report per company processes and maintain route standards and only stray from the designated route with permission of management or law enforcement.
• Learn D.O.T. compliance requirements and how to remain compliant with all regulations and guidelines established by the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration (FMCSA), Driver License, Medical Card, Motor Vehicle Resource (MVR).
• Develop and foster a strong working relationship with all riders and co-workers.
• Provide the highest level of customer service to all passengers.
• Demonstrate safe working and driving actions.
• Comply with all UPMC Employee Transit policies and procedures.
• Participate actively in maintaining cleanliness standards in buses and UPMC facilities.
• Fuel vehicles according to company policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned. Perform in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Good driving record required.
• Ability to manage change in a busy environment required.
• Strong customer service background.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

• Both Commercial Driver's License Class B and Passenger Endorsement are required within 6 months of hire OR Current Commercial Driver's License Class B and receiving a Passenger Endorsement within 3 months of hire required.
• CDL Learner's Permits within 10 days of employment required.
• DOT Medical Card clearance (to be completed after offer acceptance and before start date)
• Cleared to drive according to FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearing House (to be completed after offer acceptance and before start date)
• ACT 34 clearance (to be completed after offer acceptance and before start date)

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran