Disability Van Service Driver

Disability Van Service Driver – UC Santa Cruz

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Auto equipment operators drive passenger vans under the supervision of the Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS) Transit Manager and Assistant Transit Managers. These transportation services may be fixed route, pre-booked, or on-demand. The primary purpose of the position is to safely transport and provide excellent customer service to campus affiliates, staff, faculty, and students who are required to travel on campus and between campus sites to fulfill their work and school related obligations.

Budgeted Salary: $25.00/hourly

• Partial-Year Career (10 months) @ 40 hours/week, 100% Full Time, Full Benefits
• Limited (6 months w/possibility of extension) @ 16 hours/week, 40% Part-Time, The Limited position is not eligible for benefits

Employee Classification: Partial-Year Career appointment & Limited Appointments available

Schedule Information:

• Partial-Year Career (10 months):
  Full-time, Fixed;
  Percentage of Time: 100%, 40 Hours per Week;
  Days of the Week:
  Mon-Sun, TBD;
  Shift Includes:
  Day, Evening, Night, Weekend
• Limited (6 months w/possibility of extension):
  Part-time, Fixed;
  Percentage of Time: 40%, 16 Hours per Week;
  Days of the Week:
  Mon-Sun, TBD;
  Shift Includes:
  Day, Evening, Night, Weekend

Work Location: UC Santa Cruz Main Campus

Travel: Never or Rarely

85% - Operation of Vehicles and Transporting of Passengers

• Drive/operate any vehicle permissible with a valid Basic Class C License.
• Operate vehicles and towed trailers in a safe manner, observing traffic regulations and maintaining assigned routes, headways and schedules while making passenger pick ups and drop offs at designated locations on campus.
• Maintain time points for all routes and schedules, running on time, traffic conditions permitting.
• Maintain accurate driver logs, passenger counts, ride schedule and other records, as assigned and as required for compliance with all UC, State, & Federal Agencies.
• Communicate via two-way radio system following FCC rules and regulations governing radio frequency use.
• Operate wheelchair ramps and securing systems on applicable vehicles.
• Verbally assist passengers with disabilities in and out of vehicles and/or passengers with bicycles in a helpful and courteous manner.
• Communicate Disability Van Service (DVS) Paratransit service policies and procedures to customers.
• Operate the reservation system and driver apps for applicable services.
• Facilitate clear and positive communications between department members, other public safety entities, and the community.
• Maintain a cooperative working relationship by exercising diplomacy, and remaining calm under stressful situations.
• Interact professionally and courteously with the campus community and the public.
• Comply with the Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). VI regulation, 49 CFR Part 21.9, including FTA Circular 4702.1A regarding nondiscrimination.

15% - UCSC Policies and Safety Procedures

• Complete a vehicle inspection before leaving for the assigned route. Record any discrepancies on the vehicle check-out sheet and notify the supervisor regarding any minor problems or safety hazards.
• Maintain/coordinate interior and/or exterior cleanliness of the vehicle, including windshield, windows, and mirrors.
• Fuel vehicles, following applicable safety procedures.
• Complete a post-trip checklist and secure a vehicle.
• Know and follow job safety procedures and guidelines, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries.

• High School diploma or equivalent
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