Transportation Driver - Night Shift​/Safety Shuttle

Transportation Driver - Night Shift/Safety Shuttle

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The Nighttime Transportation/Safety Shuttle Driver will support the Mission of Valparaiso University and the Parking & Transportation Department by safely transporting students, staff, and community members in and around campus, as well as at university special events, by driving a 14-passenger shuttle bus. The incumbent will have the ability to learn the geography of the Valparaiso University campus, including its buildings, streets, and surrounding community.

Will exhibit and provide excellent customer service skills, mechanical/operating knowledge of a motor vehicle, and use of a smartphone to conduct daily responsibilities.

Major Responsibilities

• Provide an on-demand safety ride service to students throughout campus during evening/late-night hours.
• Safely transport students and staff driving a 14-passenger bus.
• Assist with transporting community members to special events.
• Use of a smartphone app to fulfill ride requests.
• Conduct a pre-shift vehicle inspection and identify any mechanical issues that arise.
• Maintain a daily route record and submit to the Parking & Transportation Manager.
• Operate a wheelchair lift to assist injured/ADA patrons as needed.
• Traverse campus and adjacent areas, abiding by Indiana traffic laws.
• Know proper counter-measures to maintain vehicle stability in inclement weather.
• Understand, follow, and execute verbal instructions through two-way radio communications.
• Serve as a driver training instructor for new shuttle drivers within the department.

Required Knowledge and

Skills:

• High School Diploma required
• Experience driving a large-sized vehicle with an extended wheelbase
• Must possess a valid U.S. state-issued driver's license, with a record check and background check required

Other

Qualifications:

• Demonstrate practical verbal and listening communication skills and time/stress management skills.
• Ability to exhibit and provide excellent customer service skills, and assist transport customers.
• Have a working knowledge of current Indiana traffic laws.
• Demonstrate the ability to safely drive a shuttle bus in inclement weather and operate ADA equipment.
• Possess a basic understanding/operation of a smartphone and apps.
• Aptitude to instruct and relay concepts of the role to others.
• Ability to consistently work Tuesday - Saturday from 6:00 p.m. to 2:30 a.m.

All offers of employment with Valparaiso University are contingent upon the receipt of clear results from a thorough background check. Background checks may include criminal history, motor vehicle reports, prior employment verification, and personal/professional references. If applicable to the position, they will also include credit history. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates for employment.

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Adam Klos, Parking & Transportation Manager

Valparaiso University

Valparaiso, Indiana

Job Location Valparaiso, Indiana, United States Position Type Full-Time/Regular Seniority level

• Seniority level
  
  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

Job function

• Job function
  
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries Online Audio and Video Media

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