Shuttle Driver

Parking Concepts, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Parking Concepts, Inc. seeks a seasonal shuttle driver to operate passenger shuttle buses in the Los Angeles area.

The role requires a valid Class B license, weekend availability, and a strong focus on safety, customer service, and efficient transport on regularly scheduled routes. Primary duties include loading/unloading luggage, performing daily pre-trip inspections, and maintaining high professional standards with guests and dispatch.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Minimum 5 years driving experience.
• Must pass DOT physical exam and pre-employment drug screening.
• MVR with no recent moving violations (past 1 year) and no more than two in past 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Operate shuttle routes and respond to dispatch for unscheduled pickups/drop-offs.
• Assist passengers with boarding/alighting and handling luggage.
• Perform pre-trip inspections and ensure vehicle cleanliness and fuel levels.
• Use two-way radio to communicate with dispatch; report accidents or safety concerns.
• Provide local information to guests and maintain professional conduct.
• Maintain logs (trip sheets) including driver and vehicle numbers, mileage, etc.

Skills

Safe driving

Customer service

Communication

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Two-way radio system

Air brakes endorsement (preferred)

Job description

Seasonal | Flexible SchedulePay: $22.00 per hourRequirements:Valid Class B Driver’s License requiredMust be available to work weekendsSummary: Operates a passenger shuttle bus safely and efficiently by performing the following duties.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Follows specific regularly scheduled routes, charters routes, and responds to requests from dispatch or management for unscheduled pick-ups or drop-offs.Assists passengers in boarding and exiting shuttle bus as necessary.Loads and unloads luggage, packages, and other items.Transmits and receives communication over two-way radio system.Monitors traffic and weather conditions and notifies dispatch of potential problems.Reports accidents and other safety situations to dispatch.Conducts a thorough Pre-Trip Inspection on vehicle each shiftFollows all safety procedures.Responsible for ensuring that inside and outside of vehicle are properly cleaned, orderly and fueled on an ongoing basis.Monitors vehicle condition and records malfunctioning items or damage on a vehicle.Accurately completes daily driver trip sheet for each shift with information including driver number, vehicle number, mileage, etc.Provides information to all customers where to catch the shuttle upon their return to the airport.Learns and provides guests with appropriate information regarding local lodging, entertainment and attractions.Treats all guests and other persons in a courteous, friendly and professional manner.Maintains effective communication with management, dispatchers and other employees to ensure high operational performance.Follows all Company work rules and procedures and adhere to all safety codes and OSHA standards.Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Candidate must be at least twenty-one (21) years of ageMinimum 5 years driving experience.Must have or be able to successfully pass Department of Transportation physical exam and pre-employment Alcohol/Drug screening.Must have a DMV record with no traffic citation for moving violations in the past one year and not more than two in the previous three years and ability to meet federal and state driving standards.No DWI/DIE or drug abuse convictions or evidence of a canceled or suspended vehicle operators license;No suspension or revocation of driving privileges within the past five years;Communicate clearly by telephone, two-way radio, and in person both written and verbal in a courteous, friendly, and professional manner with customers, guests, co-workers, and other persons.Certificates, Licenses, RegistrationsCurrent Valid Commercial Drivers License.Passenger endorsementAirbrakes (preferred)Other Position RequirementsMust have never failed or refused to take a drug and/or alcohol test, without satisfactorily completing an FTA-approved substance abuse program.Must satisfactorily complete and maintain the following: Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) assessment, pre-employment drug/alcohol tests, pre-employment DMV physical, background investigation, acquire DMV certifications as required.Sitting for long periods of time from 2, 4, 8 or possibly 10 hours a day, during your shift while driving a bus.Releasing a hand brake, turning the steering wheel, getting into and out of the drivers seat, wearing a seatbelt, assisting wheelchair passengers boarding and un-boarding a bus, securing wheelchair using a 4-point system, make all stop announcements.Education and/or ExperienceHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED); or five to seven years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Language SkillsAbility to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.Mathematical SkillsAbility to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of United States Currency.Reasoning AbilityAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.Computer SkillsNo computer skills required at this time.Other Skills and AbilitiesAbility to follow directions and communicate at all levels of the organization.Ability to work well with others as a team player in a fast pace work environment.Detail oriented and good organizational skills.Must wear complete and proper uniforms.Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, bend, reach, climb stairs and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, feel or reach with hands and arms and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.