Shuttle Driver

Job Description: Employee Shuttle Driver

Position: Employee Shuttle Driver

Location: Oelwein, Iowa

Department: Transportation

Reports To: Transportation Supervisor/Manager

Employment Type: Part Time

Shift: [Day/Night]

Job Summary:

The Employee Shuttle Driver is responsible for the safe and efficient transportation of company employees to and from designated locations. This role requires excellent driving skills, a strong commitment to safety, and a professional attitude. The driver will also be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and operational readiness of the shuttle vehicle.

Key Responsibilities:

Safe Transportation: Transport employees between company facilities, parking lots, and other designated locations following a predetermined schedule and route.

Vehicle Maintenance: Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure the vehicle is in good working condition. Report any issues or needed repairs to the Transportation Supervisor.

Safety Compliance: Adhere to all local, state, and federal driving regulations, as well as company policies regarding vehicle operation.

Customer Service: Provide courteous and professional service to all employees, assisting with boarding and disembarking as needed.

Time Management: Maintain punctuality to ensure employees are transported according to the schedule. Communicate any delays or changes in schedule to the appropriate personnel.

Record Keeping: Maintain accurate logs of driving hours, mileage, fuel usage, and other relevant information as required by the company.

Emergency Response: Be prepared to respond to emergencies, including vehicle breakdowns or accidents, following company protocols.

Cleanliness: Ensure the shuttle is clean and presentable at all times, including regular interior and exterior cleaning.

Qualifications:

Experience: Minimum of 1 years of experience as a professional driver, preferably in a shuttle or bus driving role.

Licensing: Valid Iowa Driver’s License 

Driving Record: Clean driving record with no serious traffic violations.

Skills:

Excellent driving skills with a focus on safety.

Strong time management and punctuality.

Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to operate GPS and other navigation tools.

Physical Requirements: Ability to sit for extended periods 

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience in a similar role within a corporate or large facility environment.

Familiarity with the local area and traffic patterns.

Basic mechanical knowledge to address minor vehicle issues.

Working Conditions:

Environment: Driving in various weather conditions and traffic patterns.

Hours: Flexibility to work early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Uniform: May be required to wear a company-provided uniform.

Compensation and Benefits:

Competitive hourly wage/salary.

Health, dental, and vision insurance.

Paid time off and holiday pay.

Retirement plan options.

Application Process:

CITY Laundering is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

 Attachment A

SHUTTLE DRIVER

Physical Job Functions:

1. Drive truck to accounts (30-50 stops per day);
2. Unload clean laundry from truck into account’s location (use 2-wheel cart provided whenever possible);
3. Sort, collect and gather soiled uniforms, linens, mats, etc.;
4. Load dirty laundry onto truck;
5. Load truck with clean laundry for the next day’s route:

-Pull cart full of clean laundry to truck;

-Unload clean laundry from cart into truck;

-Push uniforms from rail system to rail closest to truck;

-Load hanging uniforms onto racks inside truck;

Critical Physical Demands:

Sitting:                                               

Frequently, in truck to drive to accounts and up to one hour to complete paperwork.

Walking:                                             

Continuously, to load and unload truck and go to accounts and to perform other 

essential job functions.  Distance varies.

Bending:                                            

Continuously, to sort, count, load and unload laundry from the truck and at various 

stops.  UP to 90 degrees flexion.

Trunk Rotation:                                

Continuously, to load, unload, sort, retrieve, and carry laundry.

Squatting/Crouching:  

Frequently, to pick up, sort, retrieve and place laundry in bags.

Climbing:                                           

Frequently, up and down steps in and out of some accounts and in and out of 

laundry truck.

Reaching out/up:                              

Frequently, to load, unload and hang laundry up to arms length and 70 inches from 

the floor.

Grasping/Pinching/Wrist Turning:               

Continuously, to handle laundry, door handles, mats, hangers, bags, pen and paper, 

and to drive.  Power and precision grasp.

Finger Manipulation:          

Frequently, to write and untie/tie cords on bags.

Pushing/Pulling:                               

Frequently, up to 10 pounds of force to open and close truck doors, move clothes 

along rail system, bring laundry carts to truck.

Lifting/Carrying:                               

Continuously, up to 60 pounds to load and unload truck, take items to and from 

accounts – lifting from floor to 70 inches.  Distance varies.

Use of Feet:                                       

Frequently, to operate brake and gas pedals on truck and walking throughout the 

day to and from truck to make deliveries and inside accounts to deliver product.