Umd
Bus Driver
University of Maryland College Park · Contract
Sponsorship not specified$44k-$53kDetected 5 days ago
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About the role
- The University of Maryland's Department of Transportation Services (DOTS) is seeking an energetic and highly organized Shuttle-UM Bus Driver to provide safe and reliable transportation for students, staff, faculty, and guests.
- Under the supervision of the Transit Operations Manager, the Bus Driver operates medium and heavy-duty commercial passenger vehicles to transport passengers efficiently and safely.
- This role is responsible for ensuring vehicle readiness by conducting pre-trip and post-trip inspections, maintaining cleanliness, refueling, and securing the vehicle after use.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine safety checks before and during vehicle operation, reporting any defects or maintenance concerns.
- Maintain a clean and well-kept vehicle.
- The University of Maryland's Department of Transportation Services (DOTS) delivers a wide range of parking and transportation solutions to a diverse campus community of over 50,000 students, faculty, and staff in the Greater College Park area.
- We are committed to building a dynamic and inclusive workforce that includes both student employees and full-time staff.
Requirements
- Required Application Materials: N/A
- Ability to read and write
- Required: Valid Maryland Commercial Class B driver's license (CDL) with a passenger endorsement and no air brake restrictions.
Skills
- General knowledge of the care and operation of motorized equipment.
- Skill in driving buses in all kinds of weather and road conditions.
- Ability to read and write; to understand and follow oral and written instructions; and to assist passengers.
- Ability to problem solve and respond appropriately to a variety of complicated passenger and driving issues.
- Employees in this job class may be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.
- Medical Clearance for Driving a Vehicle (ex Commercial Drivers License)
- VPA-Transportation Services-Shuttle
- Staff Contractual (C2) (Fixed Term)
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Compensation
- $44,053.00 - $52,707.00
Benefits
- Our mission is to provide safe, efficient, sustainable, and forward-thinking transportation services that meet the evolving needs of the UMD community through strategic planning, education, and service.
- Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiries and/or medical examinations to determine ability to perform the job.
- Benefits Summary
- For more information on Staff Contractual C2 benefits, select this link.
Company info
- As a self-supporting unit within the Division of Administration, DOTS is the primary agency responsible for managing the university's parking and transit programs.
Equal opportunity
- EEO Statement
- Equal Opportunity Employer.
Visa & Work Authorization
- The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization.
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