Vehicle Operators

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking Vehicle Operators in Salt Lake City, Utah. The role involves operating shuttle buses and providing transit services to the campus community.

Candidates must be at least 21 years old and pass a background check. Responsibilities include inspecting equipment for safety, following time-sensitive routes, and maintaining a professional environment.

Experience in bus driving is highly preferred along with safety awareness and customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must pass background check and drug screen.
• Previous bus driving experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate a shuttle bus and smaller passenger type vehicles.
• Provide transit service along fixed routes and scheduled ADA service.
• Inspect equipment for damage and safety items.
• Follow shut‑down procedures and clean the buses.

Skills

Customer service skills

Safety awareness

Time management

Education

1 year of higher education

Job description

Vehicle Operators

Job Summary

• Shuttle Bus Driver.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must pass background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

Vehicle Operator, I

• Operate a shuttle bus and smaller passenger type vehicles.
• Provide transit service to the campus community along fixed routes as well as scheduled ADA service.
• Load and secure wheelchair passengers using the wheelchair lifts and tie‑downs supplied in all buses.
• Inspect equipment daily for damage, equipment failures, and safety items to ensure safe use of the equipment while performing assigned duties.
• Fill out, in writing, the Daily Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR).
• All routes are extremely time‑sensitive; therefore, all drivers must be punctual, report to work on time, and drive routes as scheduled.
• All drivers are expected to arrive in uniform no less than 15 minutes prior to scheduled shift.
• Follow shut‑down procedures, clean out buses, and empty garbage.
• Driver needs to be safe, courteous, and professional.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time as well as stand for periods of time.
• May instruct others of a lesser classification in methods of operating heavy vehicles and equipment as instructed by the crew leader.
• Perform clean‑up service as necessary to provide a pleasant environment for the University community.

Vehicle Operator, II

• Operate a shuttle bus and smaller passenger type vehicles.
• Provide transit service to the campus community along fixed routes as well as scheduled ADA service.
• Load and secure wheelchair passengers using the wheelchair lifts and tie‑downs supplied in all buses.
• Inspect equipment daily for damage, equipment failures, and safety items to ensure safe use of the equipment while performing assigned duties.
• Fill out, in writing, the Daily Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR).
• All routes are extremely time‑sensitive; therefore, all drivers must be punctual, report to work on time, and drive routes as scheduled.
• All drivers are expected to arrive in uniform no less than 15 minutes prior to scheduled shift.
• Follow shut‑down procedures, clean out buses, and empty garbage.
• Driver needs to be safe, courteous, and professional.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time as well as stand for periods of time.
• May instruct others of a lesser classification in methods of operating heavy vehicles and equipment as instructed by the crew leader.
• Perform clean‑up service as necessary to provide a pleasant environment for the University community.

Minimum Qualifications

• 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience.

Preferences

• Previous bus driving experience highly preferred.
• Excellent familiarity with connecting UTA and TRAX routes.