University Of Maryland Berwyn Heights , MD 20740
Posted 3 weeks ago
The University of Maryland Department of Transportation Services (DOTS) is searching for a lively, highly organized Shuttle-UM bus driver to ensure the safe transport of our students, staff, faculty and guests.
Under the supervision of the Transit Operations Manager, the Bus Driver operates medium and heavy-duty commercial passenger vehicles, transporting passengers to various locations and ensuring the safety of all passengers. This role ensures the operational readiness of equipment by performing pre-trip and post-trip inspections and properly clean, fuel and secure the vehicle upon completion of trip.
Key Responsibilities:
Operates transit vehicles consisting of cutaway vans, 30' buses, 35' buses, and 40' buses to transport passengers along assigned routes or designated point to point service
Ensures passenger safety at all times; serves as informational source to passengers
Serves as a representative of UMD DOTS by providing quality customer service to the students, staff, faculty, and guests and by being respectful of the surrounding community
Adheres to assigned bus schedules, follows code of conduct policies and procedures and handles emergency situations while transporting passengers
Follows all safety regulations in accordance with the Department of Motor Vehicles' driving regulation as well as University's and DOTS' specific guidelines
Performs daily and routine safety checks of equipment prior to and during use and assures safe operation, reporting any defects or maintenance issues
Maintains a clean and neat vehicle
Ability to be available to work on weekends, early mornings, and nights
Attends meetings, programs and in-service training as assigned
Performs other duties as assigned
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