Shuttle Driver
University of Denver

Job Info

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The Department of Facilities Management supports the mission of the University of Denver's physical resources in order to provide a healthy and safe educational environment for campus community through services of the departments of Capital Projects and Planning, Facilities Management, Parking & Mobility Services, Auxiliaries & Real Estate, and Business & Operations.

Position Summary

The shuttle driver will be responsible for pick-up and drop-off of students, staff, faculty, and other members of the DU community on a fixed route and on-demand service. They will be responsible for providing directions and high-quality customer service to members of the DU community, operating a mobile device, maintaining accurate ridership logs via a software application, operation of an ADA wheelchair lift, and daily inspections of the University vehicle.

The working hours for the position is approximately 16-20 hours a week.

Essential Functions

In addition to following the University of Denver's policies and procedures, principal responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Inspecting shuttle and preparing mobile device for shift
• Responsible for transporting students from the main campus to off-site locations and the off-site locations back to main campus
• Compliance with traffic and safety regulations in order to operate vehicles in a safe and courteous manner
• Driving shuttle on an on-demand request basis
• Driving shuttle on a fixed route service
• Completing post-shift work
• Other duties related to driving such as refueling and general housekeeping

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to speak, read and write the English language.
• Ability to understand and exchange information with the customers and staff of the Parking and Mobility Services department.
• Ability to react to changing conditions in route format, weather, or general driving conditions.
• Ability to pass the University's Driver Safety course

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Colorado Driver's License
• 1 year of prior driving experience
• Ability to communicate with the public

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year of professional driving experience

Working Environment

• Some indoor preparation and outdoor vehicle inspection are largely relegated to the inside of the various university-owned vehicles.
• Noise level is quiet to moderate.

Physical Activities

• Ability to lift 40 pounds
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Vision correctable to 20/30

Work Schedule

The University's administrative offices are open Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Work schedule may vary.

The working hours for the position is approximately 16-20 hours a week.

Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted on an on-going basis.

Special Instructions

Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Salary Grade Number:

The salary grade for the position is 5.

Hourly Range:

The hourly range for the position is $19.00 - $21.00.

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate's sex or any other protected status.

Benefits:

The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

Please include the following documents with your application:

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Denver prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University's educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; Equal Pay Act; Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Workers' Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non-Discrimination-Statement.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.

Advertised: August 15, 2024
Applications close:

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