Shuttle Driver

University of Southern California; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Work-life balance

Job summary

University of Southern California seeks a Shuttle Driver to join USC Transportation. You will safely transport students, faculty, staff, and visitors around USC's campus and nearby areas, maintaining a friendly, customer-focused demeanor on every shift.

You must hold a valid California Class‑B driver's license with passenger endorsement, pass safety inspections, and adhere to DOT and university policies. Nearby opportunities and benefits are provided with competitive hourly compensation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; experience valued.
• Bus driving and passenger transport experience with strong customer service.
• Must meet safety and regulatory requirements (DMV pull notice, airbrake, LADOT permit).

Responsibilities

• Transport passengers to and from campus safely and on schedule.
• Conduct pre/post-trip vehicle inspections and maintain cleanliness.
• Follow state/federal regulations and university policies; assist customers and resolve issues.

Skills

Bus driving

Customer service

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

DMV Pull Notice System

Airbrake Certification

LADOT permit

Job description

USC Auxiliary Services, one of the largest divisions at The University of Southern California, is focused on making a difference for over 65,000 students, athletes, faculty, staff, and guests who visit our campuses each day. Through our innovative services, our six central business units (USC Bookstores, USC Hospitality, USC Housing, USC Transportation, the USC Hotel and the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum) collectively create the best USC experience for future leaders, scientists, filmmakers, engineers, and doctors alike. Auxiliary Services works tirelessly to welcome all visitors into the Trojan family. We are driven to succeed by our commitment to uphold our six unifying values.

In the ever expanding city of Los Angeles, Trojans need reliable and convenient transportation options. USC Transportation has risen to meet that need, operating parking structures, buses, student‑run Campus Cruisers and a fuel station. To meet the unique needs of each Trojan, Transportation also coordinates with numerous taxi companies and rental car agencies to provide a vast source of transit options. A division of USC Auxiliary Services, Transportation is always looking for new ways to make USC safer and more convenient for students, athletes, faculty, staff, and visitors.

We are seeking to build a pool of candidates for Shuttle Driver positions to join our rapidly growing team!

The Opportunity

Greeting each guest with a smile is the first step to making them feel welcome on the USC campus. As a member of USC's Transportation team, the Shuttle Driver will be one of the first, and most regular, faces interacting with our guests! The Shuttle Driver will have the opportunity to safely transport our students, faculty, staff and guests to and from various destinations on and around USC's campus. You will be expected to reflect our high customer service standards with a friendly and helpful demeanor.

The Accountabilities

• Transports passengers to and from various destinations on and around the university campus utilizing vehicles with passenger capacities ranging from 23-42 passengers.
• Conducts daily pre and post trip vehicle safety inspections. Maintains clean and orderly vehicle.
• Maintains daily route schedule through adherence to assigned routes and time schedules.
• Maintains knowledge of and compliance with all state and federal commercial driver rules and regulations as well as all university policies and procedures.
• Provides customer service to students, faculty, staff and external customers. Meets customer needs, offers options, resolves problems and follows up with customers. Ensures full customer satisfaction without unnecessarily referring customer to other staff members. Maintains friendly, helpful demeanor.
• Provides information regarding policies and procedures and programs relating to the transportation area for students, parents, faculty, administrators, staff and outside customers.
• Notifies appropriate personnel in the event of an emergency. Maintains complete and accurate records of all safety-related incidents.
• Promotes an environment that fosters inclusive relationships and creates unbiased opportunities for contributions through ideas, words, and actions that uphold principles of the USC Code of Ethics.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. The University reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

The Qualifiers

• Minimum Education: High school or equivalent; combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education.
• Minimum Experience: 2 years; combined experience/education as substitute for minimum work experience.
• Minimum Field of Expertise:
  • Bus Driving (Passenger Transport) and customer service experience.
  • Demonstrated interpersonal skills.
  • Must possess valid California Class‑B driver's license with passenger endorsement. Position will participate in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Pull Notice System. A copy of DMV record will be required as a final condition of employment. For more information please visit the policy website.
  • Driving record must show no moving violations or DUI convictions in last three years.
  • Drug screening required prior to employment and random test thereafter.
  • Airbrake Certification or ability to obtain airbrake certification within 90 days.
  • Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) permit or ability to obtain permit within 60 days.
  • This is a safety‑sensitive position covered by United States Department of Transportation (DOT) guidelines for drivers of commercial vehicles, drivers transporting hazardous waste, and operators of commercial watercraft or aircraft.
• In addition, the successful candidate must also demonstrate, through ideas, words and actions, a strong commitment to USC's Unifying Values.

What We Prefer

• Preferred Education: Associate's Degree.
• Preferred Experience: 3 years of experience.

The Trojan Family Rewards

We pride ourselves in creating the BEST USC EXPERIENCE, and that begins with our employees! We offer a wide variety of benefits and programs that support our staff and their families. For more information please visit http://benefits.usc.edu.

This support advocates work‑life balance and employee well‑being. As members of the Trojan family, employees are connected by the traditions and history that make us proud to be Trojans!

USC has great minds that transform the world with their talents and research. Will you be one? Join us!

FIGHT ON!

The hourly rate for this position is $23.00. When determining an offer, the University of Southern California considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education, training, key skills, internal peer alignment, applicable laws, contractual requirements, grant funding, and market conditions.