Shuttle Driver

LAZ Parking; Vail (CO); On-site; USD 21,600 - 26,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team Atmosphere

Growth Opportunities

Paid Training

Health Coaching & Resources

Employee Assistance Program

401k

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Time Off

Job summary

LAZ Parking is looking for a Shuttle Driver in Vail, Colorado. This position involves safe transportation of passengers, loading and unloading assistance, and ensuring an exceptional customer service experience.

Candidates must possess a valid Class A or B license with a passenger endorsement and a clean driving record. The role offers flexible shift options and team-based work culture, along with various employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have a clean driving record with no moving violations in 3 years.
• Must be at least 20 years of age.
• Must pass a drug screening and a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide reliable transportation for passengers.
• Ensure safety and compliance with all regulations.
• Assist passengers with loading and unloading.

Skills

Strong team player

Effective communication

Outgoing personality

Flexibility in shifts

Education

Valid Class A or B license

3 years of licensed driving experience

Unexpired Medical Certificate

Job description

Overview

The Shuttle Driver position is responsible for the effective, efficient, and safe transportation, loading, and unloading of passengers, AND to ensure that all activities support the safety and welfare of all passengers.

Compensation: $24.00/hr.

CDL WITH PASSENGER ENDORSEMENT REQUIRED

• Commercial Driver's License (CDL): Required if the shuttle holds 16 or more passengers (including the driver) or weighs over 26,000 lbs.
• Endorsements: Requires a Passenger (P) plus an Air Brake endorsement depending on the vehicle type.

Responsibilities

• Reliable and punctual attendance is paramount to this position.
• Works well with others and is a strong team player.
• Greet customers, be responsive and timely with correspondence and problem resolution, display a caring attitude, and develop a rapport with all passengers.
• Anticipate guest needs wherever possible and exhibit a sincere desire to meet or exceed them.
• Assist passengers with general information about the local area.
• Work with and without supervision and follow the direction of supervisors when requests are made.
• Promote good customer relations by consistently providing premier customer satisfaction with a friendly demeanor, a can-do attitude, and a willingness to help at all times.
• Provide daily transportation for passengers to and from destinations.
• Perform pre- and post-inspection activities to ensure proper operating conditions, adherence to Company & DOT standards, and compliance with proper safety and maintenance standards.
• Assist passengers when boarding and exiting the vehicle. Ensure the loading and unloading of passengers to and from destinations, including the operation of specialized equipment for unloading passengers with special needs (i.e., wheelchair lifts and tie-downs).
• Provide customers with a space reminder & educate passengers on where to catch the shuttle upon their return to the airport location. Inform guests/visitors of parking services and fees, direct and announce them to their intended destination pick-up/drop-off points, and offer an appropriate closing comment using the loudspeaker.
• Prepare and submit accident/incident reports promptly.
• Perform daily/routine cleaning and shuttle maintenance activities; maintain neat and orderly appearance to include assigned uniforms.
• Exercise care in the handling of funds and reporting of lost articles.
• Conduct re-fueling activities, including maintaining assigned fuel usage logs.
• Comply with Federal DOT requirements, State driving regulations, city, and Airport safety rules and procedures.
• Establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with passengers, co-workers, supervisors, managers, etc.
• Use a two-way radio to interact and communicate professionally with the dispatch office and/or supervisor.
• Report accidents, problems, and other required shuttle information (both mechanical and cosmetic) to management promptly.
• Keep the shuttle bus secure and follow all safety procedures.
• Maintain alertness and be observant of any activity, both authorized and unauthorized, and take appropriate actions.
• Adhere to all safety codes and OSHA standards.
• Respond to all guest/visitor inquiries and resolve service/ customer discrepancies accordingly in a respectful manner.
• Perform other related/ additional duties and tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Must have a valid Class A or B license and have at least 3 years of licensed driving experience, with passenger endorsement, and airbrakes required.
• Must have an unexpired Medical Certificate.
• Must be able to submit and pass a drug screen and criminal background check.
• Must be at least 20 years of age.
• Must be able to meet the following MVR guidelines.
• Have a clean driving record (no moving violations in 3 years and no DUI convictions, suspended license, etc.).
• No active reckless driving violations (within 3 years).
• No active leave the scene, vehicular homicide/assault violations.
• No more than one "Minor" violation in 3 years (accident, speeding 21+ mph, other moving violations).
• Maintain a professional appearance (no body piercings or visible tattoos on forearms or legs).
• Reliable transportation to and from work.

Skills

• Ability to communicate professionally by conveying information effectively.
• Must possess an outgoing and enthusiastic personality.
• Ability to speak, read, and comprehend the English language.
• Ability to work flexible shifts/ hours (days, evenings, weekends, holidays), including overtime, peak volume periods, and vacated shifts.
• Must be open to feedback, differing opinions, and other points of view.
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency and timeliness.
• Demonstrate the ability to seek improvement.
• Excellent team building and interpersonal skills.

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in the elements -- heat, wind, snow, rain, etc.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull at least 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods, up to 8 hours a day.
• Ability to drive continuously in the designated shuttle for a minimum of 2-3 hours.
• Ability to bend, stoop, squat, and lift frequently throughout a shift.
• Ability to apply pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Ability to perform functions that require repetitive motions using hands, wrists, and arms.
• Ability to perform functions that require repetitive motions using ankles, knees, and hips.
• Ability to express or exchange information, instructions, ideas, etc., utilizing the spoken word.
• Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make sound discriminations.

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 qualified disabilities to perform the essential duties/functions.

Benefits

• Team Atmosphere
• Growth Opportunities
• Pay Activ -On-demand access to earned wages; get up to 50% of your earned wages immediately!
• Paid training: No experience? We have you covered!
• Free company uniform
• Health Coaching & Resources: One-on-one health coaching is available to all employees, whether you enroll in LAZ Benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Smoking Cessation Program
• Additional Full-Time Benefits:
• 401k
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Paid time off
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• *After six months of employment, working at least 25 hours, on average, per week, part-time employees are eligible for full-time benefits.

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Equal Employment Opportunity

LAZ is an equal opportunity employer. We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. We make all employment decisions, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting our employees and administering our personnel policies, without regard to protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. We are dedicated to ensuring that all decisions regarding personnel are in accordance with our principles of equal employment opportunity.

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